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      Inside Jack Grealish’s surprisingly quiet ‘£20,000’ birthday at £5,000-a-night log cabin

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      HE went large in Ibiza, Las Vegas, Turkey, France and Malta this summer.But it was a more wholesome affair on home turf for England football star Jack Grealish when he celebrated his 28th birthday this weekend.
      Jack Grealish celebrated his 28th birthday in a low-key manner at a countryside lodge
      Manchester City ace Jack missed the England game due to a thigh injuryCredit: Eroteme
      Jack and Sasha spent his birthday together with friends and family also invitedCredit: Instagram
      I can reveal the £100million Manchester City winger threw a luxury soirée at five-star countryside lodge and spa Lakes By Yoo, in the Cotswolds, which is also favoured by supermodel Kate Moss.
      The party boy splashed out a rumoured £20,000 on hiring several £5k-a-night log cabins for family, friends and model girlfriend Sasha Attwood, treating them to food, drink and live music ahead of his birthday today.
      Organisers decorated the swimming pool with balloons on the Friday night and guests spent the Saturday enjoying the sun with a pool party and some paddle­boarding.
      An insider said: “Jack comes from a big family and likes nothing more than to spend his hard-earned cash on them and share the love.
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      “He’s proud of what he has achieved and is keen to celebrate this milestone.
      “He works hard and likes to play hard too.
      “He decided to clear his head for this family getaway and escape to the country and enjoy a pocket of upscale sophistication.”
      Jack, who had to pull out of the England squad with a thigh injury and missed the draw against Ukraine yesterday, visited the retreat last year with Sasha and her family.
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      The lodges boast up to six bedrooms and are situated on their own island — complete with a beach — for ultimate privacy.
      They include a fire pit, kayaks and a boat to travel to and from the lake shore.
      When Jack celebrated winning the Treble with Man City in June, he spoke about his family — dad Kevin, mum Karen, brother Kevan and sisters Kiera and Holly.
      He said: “To win the Treble with this group of players and this staff is just so special.
      “I don’t know, I just . . . anyone that knows me knows how much of a family person I am and how much I love football.
      “This is what I’ve worked for my whole life.”
      Many happy returns Jack.

      Celeb pals Amanda Holden and Alan Carr will host the Attitude AwardsCredit: instagram
      SHOWBIZ BFFs Amanda Holden and Alan Carr will host the ­Attitude Awards next month.
      The duo, who had fans in stitches on BBC One show Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job, will present the LGBTQ lifestyle mag’s annual ceremony in London on October 11.
      My mole tells me: “Organisers are delighted to have snapped up Amanda and Alan to host. They’ll be a right laugh.”
      Caught Live: Kula Shaker
      Rockers Kula Shaker rolled back the clock for a gig in London this weekCredit: Bazza Mills
      NINETIES psychedelic rock band Kula Shaker returned for a one-off gig at central London’s 100 Club before heading off to tour America.
      The band, led by singer Crispian Mills, played an intimate set of their impressive back catalogue of hits while also showcasing new songs Gaslighting, Waves, Indian Record Player and Natural Magick.
      The latter is the title track from their new album, set for release in January.
      It made for an energetic, electric and thoroughly enjoyable set. And it all built to a climactic finish, with final song Govinda.
      Accompanied by guest Johnny Kalsi, a traditional Indian dhol drummer, they turned the atmosphere in the tiny club into one of a street party.
      A brilliant evening and a very memorable performance, which left the audience wanting more.
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      And it gave us a tantalising glimpse of what’s to come on the new record. Roll on January.
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      Man Utd must drop ‘abuser’ Antony just like Mason Greenwood, says star’s ex Gabriela Cavallin

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      THE woman at the centre of the new Manchester United abuse allegations says accused star Antony should be axed.Model Gabriela Cavallin, the ex-girlfriend of the £85million winger, urged Old Trafford bosses to ban him from playing while police investigate claims he assaulted her.
      Gabriela Cavallin told The Sun on Sunday: ‘Antony needs to be taken off the pitch. It’s disgusting he’s still allowed to play while there’s an investigation’Credit: Instagram
      Brazilian Antony in action for Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      Gabriela claimed Antony threw a glass at her in May, injuring her fingerCredit: UOL/Gabriela Cavallin
      Her revelations come after Brazilian Antony, 23, gave a tearful TV interview in his home country on Friday denying the claims and vowing to clear his name.
      Gabriela told The Sun on Sunday: “Antony needs to be taken off the pitch. It’s disappointing he’s still allowed to play while there’s an investigation.
      “I am absolutely destroyed by the whole process. How can life go on as normal for him? They can’t just know what they know now and not do anything. He needs to be removed.”
      Gabriela, 22, demanded to know why United bosses waited three months to respond to the abuse allegations.
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      The club is already reeling from criticism over the way it handled abuse allegations against Mason Greenwood.
      It has been reported in Brazil that Gabriela has told police that £150,000-a-week Antony assaulted her four times.
      She previously alleged she was first attacked in June 2022 while pregnant and on holiday in Brazil.
      And she claimed in January Antony headbutted and punched her in a Manchester hotel, damaging a breast implant.
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      And she claimed he threw a glass at her in May, injuring her finger.
      Antony, who has made 31 appearances for United since the alleged incidents, has denied all wrongdoing.
      For legal reasons, Gabriela has been careful not to speak about the allegations themselves in our interview as there is a police investigation.
      She first filed a complaint in Brazil in June.
      Last Monday — after the allegations were reported by Brazilian media — Antony was dropped from the national squad.
      Two days later United issued a statement insisting they were taking the matter seriously but would not act during the police inquiry.
      In tears, Gabriela told us: “Why did it take United three months?
      “It’s just not OK. I prefer not to believe such a huge club, with such serious and professional people, would cover up a situation like this.”
      Two more women have made similar claims against the winger.
      Law student Rayssa de Freitas said she needed hospital treatment following an incident in May last year after she was allegedly attacked by Antony and a woman in his Land Rover after they left a Sao Paulo nightclub.
      Ingrid Lana, a 33-year-old banker, has alleged in an interview in Brazil that Antony was sexually aggressive towards her while on a business trip to England in October.
      Gabriela vowed to keep fighting for her claims to be taken seriously.
      She said: “I will do everything in my power.
      “I will not give up. People need to be held accountable.
      “It doesn’t matter what profession or how famous someone might be.
      “If they took action against his teammate, I don’t see why Antony should be treated differently.”
      United suspended striker Greenwood, 21, when he was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault last year.
      All charges against him were later dropped and he has been loaned to Spanish club Getafe.
      Antony insisted in his Brazilian TV interview: “I know the truth and it will come out.”
      He also spoke out against domestic violence and insisted he would never harm a woman.
      He said: “I’m 100 per cent sure I’ve never touched a woman, and I’ll come up with the evidence. People will see the truth.
      “I have never assaulted and I will never assault.
      “I’m sure I’ve never committed physical violence.”
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      United said yesterday: “Manchester United acknowledges the allegations made against Antony and notes that the police are conducting enquiries.
      “Pending further information, the club will be making no further comments.”
      Gabriela says Antony hurt her fingers in an alleged attackCredit: instagram
      Gabriela talks exclusively to The SunCredit: The Sun
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      Everything you need to know about Sidemen v Youtube Allstars football match – from most subscribers to richest player

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      ENGLAND may be taking on Ukraine today, but the biggest football match will be between two teams you have probably never heard of.The Sidemen versus The YouTube Allstars will take place in front of a sold-out 62,000 crowd at West Ham’s London Stadium at 3pm — and will be watched by millions online.
      Social media-savvy youngsters will now YouTubers like KSI – but anyone over 40 may struggle to recognise the playersCredit: Alamy
      While anyone over 40 may struggle to recognise the players, to social media-savvy youngsters, they are the Tom Cruises, Brad Pitts and Will Smiths of their world.
      Online, the Sidemen are a group of top YouTube celebrities, including British phenomenon KSI, who is also known for his boxing bouts with YouTuber Logan Paul.
      With more than a billion social media followers among both sets of players, the charity match — which has been running annually since 2016 — is expected to pull in a global audience of more than 20million.
      Last year, the game, held at Charlton Athletic’s ground, raised £1million.
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      The match has since been streamed more than 34million times.
      Tickets for this year’s game, which cost from £8 upwards, sold out in less than 90 minutes and proceeds will go to charities Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), Teenage Cancer Trust and Rays Of Sunshine.
      PR and brands expert Ed Hopkins says: “I’ve been closely watching the incredible journey of Sidemen’s charity game, and it’s nothing short of a masterclass in how to capture the hearts and minds of young people while creating a formidable brand in the world of sports.
      “It’s not far-fetched to imagine Sidemen’s charity game gracing the hallowed grounds of Wembley Stadium in the future.”
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      Here, we take a closer look at some of the stars aiming to give professional footballers a run for their money.
      THE SIDEMEN
      VIKKSTAR 123
      7.61million subscribers
      Vikram Singh Barn started out by posting gaming videos every day for four years straightCredit: Twitter
      VIKRAM Singh Barn, 28, is one of the most dedicated social media personalities in the world.
      When he first started out, he posted gaming videos every day for four years straight.
      It led to him gaining a combined 3.8billion views and more than 7.6million ­subscribers on YouTube.
      His hard work has also earned him a reported £8million fortune.
      Recently, he has been giving fans a glimpse into his dream home along with his side-hustle as a DJ.
      In April 2021, he proposed to girlfriend Ellie Harlow, 26, in front of Dubai’s gleaming Burj Al Arab hotel.
      KSI
      40.4million subscribers
      UNDOUBTEDLY the biggest name on the pitch will be YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI, who has firmly established himself as one of the world’s hottest internet personalities.
      He started out as a gamer with a focus on Fifa, but now posts everything from reaction videos to a look at a day in his life.
      The Sidemen FC skipper is also a rapper and co-founder of the Prime Hydration drink alongside American YouTuber Logan Paul.
      Real named Olajide Olayinka Williams, the 30-year-old also co-founded XIX Vodka and owns a restaurant chain called Sides.
      KSI, who has kept tight-lipped about who he is dating, has a reported net worth of £21million.
      W2S
      16.3million subscribers
      Harry Lewis, known as Wroetoshaw or W2S, is such a footie fanatic that he has his own football challenge clubCredit: Instagram
      HARRY LEWIS, known as Wroetoshaw (or W2S), is such a football fanatic that he has his own football challenge club,
      KickTown in London, where competitors take on ball-based skills exercises.
      Across his various YouTube channels and social media platforms, the 26-year-old has amassed 16.3million subscribers.
      He typically posts about gaming and real-life football content and is able to pull in tens of millions of views per video.
      He is also known for his real-life challenges with his family and friends, and has a reported net worth of more than £4million.
      ZERKAA
      4.69million subscribers
      Zerkaa began posting Call Of Duty gaming videos, but he expanded his career by covering football content tooCredit: Instagram
      AT 31, the oldest of the Sidemen began his career by posting Call Of Duty gaming videos, which he later expanded to cover football content.
      Since then, Zerkaa, whose real name is Joshua Bradley, has built up 4.69million followers on YouTube.
      Last year, he celebrated ten years of game play.
      He also has a podcast called Homegrown and is estimated to be worth £3million.
      Since 2010, he has been dating Freya Nightingale, 30, who has been dubbed the “merch Queen” due to her regularly wearing Sidemen clothing.
      MINIMINTER
      10.2million subscribers
      Miniminter says he narrowly missed out on becoming a professional footballerCredit: Instagram
      He married singer Talia Mar in a lavish Italian ceremony this yearCredit: Instagram
      HE was man of the match at last year’s game, and having just turned 31, he will be looking to cap off his birthday week with an even bigger impact this year.
      Born Simon Minter, he says he narrowly missed out on being a professional footballer when a clash in fixtures meant he was unable to meet a scout.
      He is another star who started as a Fifa gamer on YouTube, but nowadays he showcases more of his personal life.
      According to reports, he’s the second-richest member of Sidemen and has a net worth of £9million.
      Earlier this year, he married singer Talia Mar in a lavish Italian ceremony.
      YOUTUBE ALLSTARS
      ISHOWSPEED
      20.2million subscribers
      IShowSpeed is a Cristiano Ronaldo superfan who is worth a reported £9.6millionCredit: Rex Features
      IF you ever doubt the pull of YouTubers, just look at the huge crowd who chased a car carrying US sensation IShowSpeed this week in Edinburgh.
      The 18-year-old – real named Darren Watkins – is a Cristiano Ronaldo superfan, worth a reported £9.6million.
      He is one of the biggest streamers in the world and mainly live-streams himself playing games such as Fifa and Minecraft.
      He began dating girlfriend Ermony Renee after meeting her in an ice cream shop in 2021.
      At last year’s charity football match, he was given the yellow card after whipping the referee with his T-shirt.
      XQC
      2.32million subscribers
      xQc is one of the most controversial streamers and has faced several bans for showing explicit contentCredit: Rex Features
      THE 27-year-old Canadian is a former professional player of first-person shooter Overwatch who now mostly posts reaction videos.
      Real name Felix Lengyel, xQc is one of the most controversial streamers and has faced several bans for showing explicit content.
      It doesn’t appear to have hurt his fanbase too much, however.
      He was named the most-watched streamer on platform Twitch for three consecutive years from 2020.
      He will play in goal today, but team-mate IShowSpeed has called him a “skinny pip” and fears he will cost them the game.
      NIKO OMILANA
      7.15million subscribers
      Niko Omilana is best known for parody videos and daring pranks – but he also decided to run for Mayor of London in 2021Credit: Rex Features
      HE may be best known for his parody videos and daring pranks on YouTube, but it was no laughing matter when Niko decided to run for Mayor of London in 2021.
      After managing to rack up 50,000 votes and coming fifth with a campaign based on telling Boris Johnson to “shush”, the 25-year-old returned to his day job after the election.
      On YouTube, he has 7.15million subscribers as well as 2.3million followers on Instagram.
      In 2018, one of his pranks saw him sneak into the ring during fellow YouTuber KSI’s first boxing match against American Logan Paul in Manchester.
      DANNY AARONS
      1.49million subscribers
      Danny Aarons has been rising up the ranks of YouTube with his videos of Fifa gameplayCredit: Rex Features
      ENGLISHMAN Danny has been rising up the ranks of YouTube with his videos of Fifa gameplay.
      His tips and advice have earned him many fans, but there was controversy on Boxing Day last year when he was banned from the game’s Transfer Market feature for allegedly breaking its rules – something that he denied.
      On his channel, which he launched in 2012 with Minecraft videos, he has more than 1.49million subscribers and hosts 1,200 videos.
      The 21-year-old also has a large following across Instagram, gaining around 80,000 views per video.
      MRBEAST
      181million subscribers
      MrBeast is miles ahead of everyone else in the game on YouTube with a whopping 181million subscribers – and is in a relationship with South African Thea BooysenCredit: Instagram
      WHEN it comes to YouTube, MrBeast is miles ahead of everyone else in the game with a whopping 181million subscribers and 47billion combined views.
      He is also a big hit on Instagram, where he has 40.8million followers.Worth a massive £88.2million, the American, real name Jimmy Donaldson, is also one of the most charitable content creators and showcases himself on YouTube gifting fans everything from a private island to hundreds of cars.
      The 25-year-old Kansas native gave a fan $1million in one video and walked around his city giving out $1,000 to a series of homeless people.
      Thanks to MrBeast’s ­lucrative brand endorsement deals, he is able to host several such giveaways without his personal fortune taking a significant hit.
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      He is known for pioneering the genre of videos based on expensive stunts and challenges.
      And he has been in a relationship with South African YouTuber Thea Booysen, 25, since late last year. More

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      Domestic abuse campaigners urge Man United to ditch Antony after claims he assaulted ex-girlfriend

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      DOMESTIC abuse campaigners urged Manchester United to ditch ace Antony amid allegations he attacked a girlfriend.The £85million winger was dropped by the Brazil national team after the woman went to cops — but the Premier League club have remained silent.
      Domestic abuse campaigners urged Man United to ditch Antony after claims he assaulted his ex-girlfriendCredit: Getty
      Rachel Riley — who spoke out against the Greenwood situation — said: ‘Is anyone doing any due diligence on these players?’Credit: Alamy
      The latest row comes after United were forced into a U-turn over Mason Greenwood coming back to the first team after charges of attempted rape and assault were dropped.
      Countdown star and fan Rachel Riley — who spoke out against the Greenwood situation — said: “Is anyone doing any due diligence on these players?”
      “This time domestic abuse experts need to be involved in the club’s processes.”
      Antony, 23, is alleged to have attacked then-girlfriend DJ Gabriela Cavallin in a Manchester hotel on January 15 — a day after United beat Man City 2-1.
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      She said she suffered a head injury and damage to a breast implant.
      She also claims he attacked her last June in Brazil while she was pregnant.
      Police in Manchester and Sao Paulo are investigating.
      United have not commented and campaigners said the club could not be trusted to investigate the claims, as it did with Greenwood.
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      David Challen, whose mum Sally killed her violent husband, said: “Man United must drop the player and hand their investigation to an independent body.”
      Pressure group Female Fans Against Greenwood’s Return also posted: “The allegations against Antony are horrific and show that clubs and football authorities need to step their game up in how they respond to these issues.
      “There needs to be protocols in place that take decisions out of club hands as we know clubs are incapable of being objective and acting in the wider best interest.”
      Antony’s current partner Rosilene Silva was seen taking a suitcase out of his mansion in Hale, Cheshire.
      Ms Silva, who gave birth to his child in 2019, has not commented on the allegations.
      Antony, who signed from Ajax last year, has denied the claims.
      He said: “My relationship with Ms Gabriela was tumultuous, with verbal insults from both sides, but I never committed any physical aggression.”
      He played for United on Sunday at Arsenal but Brazil have now dumped him for their World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru.
      Antony’s current partner Rosilene Silva was seen taking a suitcase out of his mansion in Hale, CheshireHow you can get helpWomen’s Aid has this advice for victims and their families:

      Always keep your phone nearby.
      Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.
      If you are in danger, call 999.
      Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”.
      Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare.
      If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.
      Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons. Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.

      If you are a ­victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support ­service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – messageinfo@supportline.org.uk.
      Women’s Aid provides a live chat service – available weekdays from 8am-6pm and weekends 10am-6pm.
      You can also call the freephone 24-hour ­National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. More

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      Arsenal fans urge club to ban for life Gunners fan who ‘tried to headbutt Roy Keane’

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      ARSENAL fans rallied behind Sky pundit Roy Keane— urging the club to ban for life a Gunners fan who allegedly tried to butt him.Scott Law, 42, is accused of trying to attack the Man United legend after Arsenal beat the Red Devils at the Emirates Stadium.
      Arsenal fans have rallied behind Sky pundit Roy Keane after a Gunners fan ‘tried to headbutt him’Credit: The Sun
      Former Minder actor Gary Webster wrote: ‘’Roy Keane is a hero to fans of all clubs. Who is this man to think he can do that at our home?”
      Ex-EastEnders star Sean Maguire said: “Well said.”
      Fan John O’Shea added: “Roy Keane is a treasure.
      “He just donated a new car to Marymount Hospice here in Cork and does a lot for charity.
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      “Hopefully this clown is banned for life.”
      Dad-of-two Law, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, has been bailed on suspicion of ABH.
      Law told pals he was goaded by Irish hardman Keane, 52, who is said to have ‘’antagonised’’ him from the punditry studio as he celebrated Alejandro Garnacho’s 88th minute goal which was then ruled out for offside by VAR.
      Law, who has a £2,500 hospitality season ticket in the Emirates’ West Stand, is then said to have confronted Keane at full-time after the Gunners won 3-1.
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      Riyad Mahrez marries Taylor Ward for the second time – and they’ll tie the knot AGAIN next year

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      FOOTBALLER Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward got married yesterday in London.The Man City ace, 32, and Taylor, 25, said their vows at the 5* Londoner hotel with their closest friends and family.
      Riyad Mahrez and Taylor Ward got married for the second time yesterday in LondonCredit: Instagram
      This was the second wedding for the couple, who had a Muslim ceremony last January.
      They plan on having a third lavish wedding abroad next year.
      A source said: “Taylor and Riyad had their ceremony yesterday with their loved ones watching on.
      “It was the legal ceremony before their proper wedding next year but they went all out at the Londoner – with a posh dinner after their vows for their family and pals.
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      “They’ll have wed three times by the time their proper big bash comes around. Riyad and Taylor certainly don’t do things by half.”
      Taylor, who is the daughter of Real House Of Cheshire star Dawn, shared pictures of herself enjoying a night out with her friends at Cipriani in the capital the night before the big day.
      They stayed in a suite at the Londoner and had videographers catching all the special moments on film.
      The Sun revealed how Taylor and Riyad had a Muslim ceremony, known as the Nikah, last year which meant they were legally able to marry under Islamic law.
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      During the service, the couple repeated the word “qubool”, meaning “I accept”, three times,
      Riyad and Taylor, who live in a £2million mansion in Cheshire, got engaged in June 2021 after 16 months of dating.
      Riyad went down on one knee with a £400,000 ring during a holiday in Mykonos, Greece, with Taylor’s parents —Dawn, 47, and former footballer Ashley, 51.
      He was previously married for six years to the mother of his two daughters, Rita Johal, 29. More

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      Prince Harry looks like ‘giddy schoolboy’ at Inter Miami match — 48 hours after looking glum with Meghan at Beyonce gig

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      PRINCE Harry looked like a “giddy schoolboy” at the football — just 48 hours after his “utterly depressed” showing alongside his wife at a Beyonce gig.The Duke of Sussex, 38, was brimming with excitement as he watched Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami win at Los Angeles FC.
      Prince Harry looked like a ‘giddy schoolboy’ at the footballCredit: AP
      But the Duke of Sussex looked ‘utterly depressed’ just 48 hours earlier alongside his wife at a Beyonce gigCredit: @bluesbabysitter / twitter
      Yet on Friday he stared into the distance as wife Meghan and mum-in-law Doria Ragland danced to Beyoncé, who was performing her Renaissance tour in LA.
      Harry biographer Angela Levin said: “I saw a very glum, sulky- looking Duke at the Beyonce concert.
      “He appeared in a terrible state of depression, flicking through his phone as if completely disinterested in the fun around him.
      “Roll on 48 hours when Harry is at the football on his own and he’s behaving like a baby presented with ice cream. He was like a giddy schoolboy.”
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      Meghan was on the guest list for the big footie clash at BMO Stadium but was a no-show.
      Harry was spotted with a black-and-gold LAFC scarf in the crowd, which included actor Leonardo DiCaprio and singer Selena Gomez.
      Rival co-owners Will Ferrell and David Beckham also watched Inter Miami’s 3-1 triumph, with two assists from Argentine hero Messi.
      Harry was all smiles as he watched Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami win at Los Angeles FCCredit: AP
      On Friday, he looked glum as wife Meghan danced to BeyoncéCredit: Carrie Bardavid / twitter
      Harry biographer Angela Levin said: ‘I saw a very glum, sulky- looking Duke at the Beyonce concert’Credit: BackGrid
      Inter Miami triumphed with two assists from MessiCredit: Reuters More

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      Arsenal fan who headbutted Roy Keane unmasked as dad Scott Law who ‘broke own nose’ in attack after star ‘cheered Utd’

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      AN Arsenal fan broke his nose clashing with Sky pundit Roy Keane.Scott Law appeared to headbutt Keane when the former Man Utd star, cheered a goal from his old team against the Gunners.
      An Arsenal fan broke his nose clashing with Roy Keane, the pundit appears to shout for security
      Scott Law, 42, appeared to headbutt Keane when he cheered a goal from his old teamCredit: Faecbook
      Sky pundit Keane was left unhurt but ‘a bit shaken’Credit: Rex
      He was pictured taking his dogs for a walk but covered his face from the camerasCredit: Zenpix
      Law, 42, was arrested and last night bailed.
      Witnesses claim Scott Law confronted Keane after Sunday’s Premier League match before launching a bungled headbutt which hit him in the shoulder.
      The impact apparently broke Law’s nose, with hardman Keane unhurt but “a bit shaken”.
      Witnesses claimed blood was left splattered on the ground of the West Stand of the Gunners’ Emirates Stadium.
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      It is alleged married dad-of-two Law was fuming after Red Devils legend Keane cheered from the punditry studio when his former side seemed to go ahead through Alejandro Garnacho’s 88th minute strike — although it was quickly disallowed for offside.
      Pals of Law, a £2,500 hospitality season ticket holder, say Keane hurled abuse at fans below.
      It is claimed Keane was then set upon as he made his way pitchside for analysis of Arsenal’s 3-1 victory.
      Video shared on social media yesterday showed fellow Sky pundit Micah Richards separating Law from Keane.
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      Keane was heard asking for stewards to call police before Law left the scene.
      Arsenal officials are understood to have worked out his identity from electronic ticket purchases and handed cops his name and address.
      Law, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of ABH.
      He is understood to have been bailed after spending a few hours in custody.
      A source told The Sun: “Keane was giving it to the Arsenal fans when United scored, and it wound some up. He seemed to be provoking them.
      “Scott went to the concourse, saw him and headbutted him but he only hit his shoulder and did more damage to himself.
      “He broke his nose and Keane didn’t seem to be hurt at all, just a bit shaken up.”
      Another fan who witnessed the incident said: “The fan seemingly tried to headbutt Roy Keane.
      “Micah Richards stepped in and pushed the fan back against the door. I heard the altercation and I was shocked to see the individuals involved.”
      Sources said former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keane and ex-Man City defender Richards, 35, were left “shaken” by the incident but continued with their matchday duties.
      The pair have struck up a firm friendship off the field since meeting through punditry and have appeared in several spin-off shows together.
      Sky Sports will review security for its pundits and presenters for the rest of the season.
      Keane, who clashed with former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira in the tunnel at Arsenal’s old stadium at Highbury in 2005, was back home with his family yesterday in Hale, Cheshire.
      He was pictured taking his two dogs for a walk but refused to comment, covering his face from the cameras with a jumper.
      Richards touched briefly on the incident yesterday while recording The Rest is Football podcast with Match of the Day’s Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer.
      Lineker asked: “One of us had an interesting weekend, Micah, you were in the news?”
      Richards responded: “Oh my word. Gary, I’m not allowed to talk about it.”
      Lineker then clarified: “Because it’s under police investigation?”
      Richards confirmed that stating: “Exactly, but when I am allowed to talk about it, The Rest Is Football will get it first.”
      Shearer said: “I think the common opinion is don’t f*** with Big Meeks (Richards)!”
      Referring to the US law about the right to remain silent, Richards replied: “No comment. I plead the Fifth (Amendment)!”
      Lineker wrapped up the discussion by clarifying: “It is not something we should trivialise because it is a serious matter and we will wait until the police investigation is done until we discuss that story further.”
      Arsenal said yesterday: “We are aware of an incident that took place during our match against Manchester United on Sunday.
      “The Metropolitan Police is conducting an investigation into the matter and we are fully co-operating with their inquiries.”
      Manchester United did not wish to comment. Sky Sports confirmed: “Micah Richards was acting to defuse a situation.”
      The Met said: “Police are investigating an incident at Emirates Stadium on Sunday September 3, during which a man was assaulted.
      “On Monday September 4, a 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault (ABH).
      “The man has been taken into custody. Inquiries are ongoing.”
      There was no answer at Law’s Essex home last night.
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      Mum Elaine, 67, declined to comment at her home in Bethnal Green, East London.

      Additional reporting by Julia Atherley and Joe Hadden

      Footage captioned by a fan shows Richards ‘hold back’ Law
      Footage shows Keane resuming his spat with LawCredit: Twitter
      In the video shared online, the pundit was heard asking for stewards to call police before Law left the sceneCredit: Twitter
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