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      David Beckham reveals real reason ‘fuming’ Sir Alex Ferguson kicked boot at him during sensational Netflix doc

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      EX-MAN United star David Beckham says former boss Sir Alex Ferguson kicked a boot at him after he told him to “f*** off”. And Becks revealed his heartbreak at being let go by the fiery Scot from the club he considered his home.
      David Beckham pictured with a cut above his eye after being hit by a boot kicked by Sir Alex FergusonCredit: Eamon and James Clarke
      Ferguson kicked a boot at him after the superstar told him to ‘f*** off’, says BecksCredit: Bradley Ormesher – The Times
      In another revelation, former teammate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said it was his boot that did the damage — an eye injury Sir Alex claims was “stage managed”.
      In new Netflix documentary Beckham — out today — David recalls begging with Sir Alex to let him stay at United instead of leaving for Spanish giants Real Madrid.
      The boot incident — which prompted The Sun’s famous Fergie Decks Becks front page — occurred following an FA Cup fifth round tie against Arsenal on February 15, 2003.
      United lost 2-0 to their main rivals, with hopes of a domestic Double or Treble ended.
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      Beckham tells the documentary makers: “We walked in the changing room and the boss is fuming. I can see it by his face.
      “And when you see the boss’s face like this, you don’t want to be anywhere near him. It is a face that no one can do, trust me.
      “[He was f’ing and blinding] and I went back at the boss and said ‘no’ and then I swore. I said the f- word. And then I saw him change, and I was like, ‘S***, I really shouldn’t have said that’. I think I said the f-word too many times.”
      Talking to camera, Sir Alex explains: “I kicked the boot at his head. I mean, honestly, it was an absolute freak.”
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      He then accuses the resulting media fall-out — featuring pictures of David’s reported stitches — as being “stage managed”.
      Asked about the photos, he shoots back: “Yeah I’m not going to talk about that. The only thing I will say is that I think that was stage managed. It wasn’t even worth a stitch.”
      Elsewhere in the four-part documentary, ex-England captain Beckham reveals his heartache at being released by his boyhood club.
      And he claims Sir Alex refused to take his calls. He recalls phoning the Manchester United offices and asking, “Can I speak to the boss?” and being told, “No, he doesn’t want to talk to you.”
      Becks explains: “And I said, ‘I need to speak to the boss, I need to know this is really what he wants’ and I pleaded to not go. I couldn’t get in contact with the boss. Did I ever want to leave Man United? No, never.
      “It was my home. My relationship with the boss was always special. We had our moments, but I still loved him.”
      Sir Alex adds: “I think the relationship was at a stalemate.
      “There was not going to be any point in me saying to David, ‘I’m selling you’. The decision was made, it was better he went. He didn’t need to go. He could have stayed if he wanted. I think he knew it was the right time.”
      David also recalled clashing with Sir Alex over his rising celebrity status — and his relationship with Victoria, who he married in 1999.
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      He said: “I knew my career was going to come to an end at some point and I wanted a career after football — that ate away at the manager.
      “He just wanted me to be the best footballer that I could be and be married to a local girl that wasn’t a superstar.”
      Sir Alex recalls the controversial incident in the Netflix docCredit: Netflix/BECKHAM
      The legendary Man Utd manager said: ‘I think the relationship was at a stalemate’Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Three men wanted over £300k burglary of Raheem Sterling’s home were arrested by cops – and then let go

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      THREE suspects wanted over a £300,000 raid on England star Raheem Sterling’s home were arrested by police — and then let go.The Albanian trio were held in a raid two months after the football star’s mansion was targeted.
      The raid forced Raheem Sterling to return from the World Cup in Qatar last DecemberCredit: Getty
      Kent Crime Squad, investigating 33 big-money burglaries, stormed a house in Harlow, Essex, in January.
      Henri Osmani, 44, Alfred Isufi, 48, and Gerard Kalaja, 22, were arrested and held for two days, then released — only to be named six months later as suspects in the same burglaries.
      These included the heist which forced Raheem to return from the World Cup in Qatar last December.
      Kent Police said the trio were released as the Crown Prosecution Service had ruled there was insufficient evidence to charge them.
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      They were freed on conditional bail although it was unclear whether their passports were confiscated.
      Osmani returned to Albania on July 18.
      His two alleged accomplices are believed to be elsewhere in Europe.
      One of their dads told The Sun: “They ended up spending two days in custody then were allowed to go free — but now police say they are wanted men. It’s ridiculous.”
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      Albanian Emiliano Krosi, 23, of Southend, has already been charged with conspiracy to commit the 33 burglaries.
      Gerard Kalaja, 22, is wanted by police after a number of burglariesCredit: PA
      Henri Osmani, 44, was also named by Surrey Police as a wanted manCredit: PA
      Alfred Isufi, 48, is also being sought by copsCredit: PA More

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      England’s Lionesses squeeze back into school uniforms in photoshoot for BBC Children In Need

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      ENGLAND’S Lionesses squeeze into some old kit for BBC Children In Need.Footie stars Demi Stokes, 31, Leah Williamson, 26, and Chloe Kelly, 25, recreated their school days in clothes like their old uniforms.
      Leah Williamson in her school uniform for Children In Need
      Chloe Kelly in her school uniform for Children In Need
      The trio also wore Pudsey Bear lapel pins to mark the TV fundraiser, which is held next month.
      Earlier this month England’s Lionesses were understood to be seeking around £100,000 each in bonuses had they won the World Cup Down Under.
      After losing 1-0 to Spain in the final, they were willing to accept half that amount.
      According to the Mail, players were set for “crunch talks” with FA chiefs.
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      They claim that players are “aware” of their possible actions and could choose to press on with the “nuclear option” of ceasing all commercial work for the FA.
      It’s even claimed that they could refuse to play until a resolution is reached, although this option has “not yet been directly suggested”.
      England’s pay from the FA is currently negotiated before or after each tournament – although players want more “clarity” moving forward.
      This cash pot comes from prize money and commercial revenue received by the FA for the players’ performances.
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      Prior to the women’s World Cup, the FA imposed commercial restrictions on their own players.
      This was because chiefs were concerned that individual player deals could upset their own.
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      Southampton fans fighting to switch lights on bridge by ground — as it’s lit up in rival Portsmouth’s colours

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      FOOTIE fans are fighting to switch blue lights on a bridge by their ground — as they are the colour of their bitter rivals.Southampton FC supporters are campaigning to get the colour scheme changed to red.
      Southampton FC supporters have been left furious after a nearby bridge was lit up in blue, the colour of their rivals PortsmouthCredit: Solent
      Perry McMillan is leading a campaign to have the bridge’s colours changed to redCredit: Solent
      Their team, nicknamed Saints, play in red and white while south coast neighbours Portsmouth play in blue.
      Campaign leader Perry McMillan is invoking a medieval court process — known as a Court Leet hearing — to try to secure the change on the Itchen Bridge.
      The taxi driver, 64, said: “I’ve been a Saints fan since the 1960s and it’s hard to believe the lights are blue.
      “Saints fans have to put up with mickey-taking from Pompey fans over it.”
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      The bridge was fitted with blue LED lights in 2011 — despite being within yards of Saints’ St Mary’s Stadium.
      Mr McMillan will appeal before the Court Leet tomorrow.
      He said: “We found out that through Court Leet the Sheriff can grant requests so I’m hoping they will see sense.”
      Southampton City Council said blue lights were installed as red was a problem for mariners and air pilots.
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      Hated billionaire Man Utd owner Avram Glazer pictured pushing dog in a pram in bizarre photograph

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      LOOKS like Man United owner Avram Glazer is now supporting rovers.The billionaire, who runs the club with brother Joel, was seen this week pushing his dog in a pram around New York.
      Hated billionaire Man Utd owner Avram Glazer was seen pushing his dog in a pram around New York in this bizarre photoCredit: Probe-media.com
      The American owner was joined by wife Jill HenkinCredit: Probe-Media.com
      The bizarre snaps comes as he considers selling the Premier League sideCredit: Probe-Media.com
      It comes as he considers selling the Premier League side amid a troubled start to the season.
      Seems neither can hold on to a lead.
      It was reported earlier this month that the American owners failed to get close to their valuation of the club and intend to end the sale process.
      The news came after SunSport told you that bidder Sheikh Jassim was closing in on purchasing the Premier League side for £6billion.
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      It’s claimed that the Glazers wanted closer to £10BILLION to sell up.
      It is alleged they will try and sell the club again in 2025.
      It’s believed they think the financial environment in two years time will attract more bidders.
      Manchester United fans will be furious at the prospect of the current owners sticking around.
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      Many supporters staged a sit-in protest at Old Trafford last month urging them to go.
      It comes as he and brother Joel are considering selling the Premiere League sideCredit: EPA More

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      Paul Gascoigne once had to play golf completely NAKED after losing a bet

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      ENGLAND football legend Paul Gascoigne once played golf completely naked after losing a bet with pal Ally McCoist.The pair, who became mates while at Scottish giants Rangers, were playing a round with DJ Chris Evans.
      Footie legend Paul Gascoigne once played golf completely naked after losing a bet with pal Ally McCoistCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      To spice things up, the trio decided that whoever took the most shots on a hole would have to play the next one nude.
      Gazza kept losing and was left wandering around the nine-hole course at Cameron House Hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond wearing nothing but a pair of golf shoes.
      And Ally, 61, admitted that the thought of having to strip off had inspired him to play some of the best golf of his life.
      He added on talkSPORT: “I can still see Gascoigne walking up to the tee completely naked in a pair of FootJoys.
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      “I can inform you, it was not a sight to behold.
      “You might think I’m joking but I ain’t joking.”
      Rangers great Ally has previously revealed that Gazza once broke into his house in the middle of the night to make a sandwich.
      The pair were together in Glasgow from 1995 to 1998.
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      Woman ‘sexually assaulted by pal of Benjamin Mendy after going to party at ex-Man City star’s home’

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      A WOMAN was sexually assaulted by a friend of football star Benjamin Mendy after going to a party at the ex-Manchester City player’s home, a court heard yesterday.The woman — 22 at the time — was in a car at the gates of Mendy’s house with his pal Louis Saha Matturie when she was allegedly attacked in 2021, the jury was told.
      Louis Saha Matturie denies charges of rape and sexual assault against him
      The prosecution claims it happened three months after Matturie raped two teenagers — aged 19 and 17 — in separate incidents at lockdown parties at his flat in Salford in 2021.
      Matturie, 42, of Eccles, Gtr Manchester, denies sexual assault in the car.
      He also denies two charges of rape and a further sexual assault.
      The trial continues at Chester crown court.
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      Premier League star ‘chased by debt collectors after refusing to pay for a £25,000 set of veneers’

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      A PREMIER League star was chased by debt collectors after refusing to pay for a £25,000 set of dental veneers, it has been claimed.The “playboy” top flight star walked out of a posh Harley Street dental studio with gleaming gnashers honed from custom-made porcelain moulds.
      A Premier League star was chased by debt collectors after refusing to pay for a £25,000 set of dental veneers, it has been claimedCredit: Getty
      But the well-known player – who has not been identified – believed he would be receiving the treatment free thanks to his fame and ignored pleas to pay up.
      The top London dentist was left with no option but to call in specialist debt collectors to chase up the bill and the star paid up only after court action was launched.
      His case was revealed yesterday as the most extreme of a raft of dental bill dodging cases reported amid Britain’s snowballing theft epidemic.
      A national debt collection agency revealed yesterday that requests to chase up dental customers who refuse to pay has rocketed 20 per cent in recent months.
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      Chris Spencer, from Frontline Collections, said of the case: “He was a Premier League footballer but it ended up going through the court process and eventually we got him to pay.
      “He was kind of all over the place and it was well known he was a bit of a playboy.
      “I think he has calmed down now.”
      DO you know the name of the bill dodging star? Call us on 020 7782 4100 or email exclusive@the-sun.co.uk
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