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      Abdelaziz Barrada dead at 35: Former Marseille and Morocco star dies suddenly as tributes pour in

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      ABDELAZIZ BARRADA has sadly died at the age of 35.The ex-Marseille and Morocco star suddenly passed away as it was confirmed by his former club.Abdelaziz Barrada has died at the age of 35Credit: GettyHe played 26 times for MoroccoCredit: GettyMoroccan news outlet Hespress has reported that Barrada suffered a heart attack in the afternoon.The Ligue 1 outfit announced the footballer’s death on social media with a touching tribute.It read: “Rest in peace Abdelaziz.”Olympique de Marseille learned with sadness of the death of its former player and Moroccan international, Abdelaziz Barrada.READ MORE ON SPORT”Arriving in the summer of 2014, the attacking midfielder wore the colours of OM for two seasons.”The club would like to extend its sincere condolences to his family and share in the grief of his loved ones.”Social media was flooded with tributes to Barrada.Morroco star Amine Harit posted: “Abdelaziz Barrada may Allah have mercy on you support his loved ones.”Most read in FootballTributes have flooded in for the star on social mediaCredit: AFPHe scored four goals for MoroccoCredit: GettyA fan wrote: “My deepest condolences.”A second commented: “My condolences to his family and loved ones, 35 is really too young, may he rest in peace.”A third said: “I am shocked to hear of his death! May he rest in peace, a player who will have left his mark on Marseille anyway.”Another added: “It hurts, we didn’t expect it, rest in peace Abdelaziz condolences to the family and loved ones.”Barrada started his professional career in France at Senart-Moissy.He went on to play for Paris Saint-Germain’s B side between 2007 and 2010.The midfielder went on to have spells at Getafe in Spain as well as Marseille, Al-Jazira, Al-Nasr, Antalyaspor, Al Shahania and Lusitanos Saint-Maur.During his two-year spell at Marseille, he made 33 league appearances and scored two goals.He played alongside the likes of Michy Batshuayi, Steven Fletcher, Brice Samba and Lassana Diarra.READ MORE SUN STORIESBarrada also starred for the Morrocan national side as he earned 26 caps between 2012 and 2015.He scored four goals for the side, including a strike against Gambia in a 2014 World Cup qualifier. More

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      Incredible video shows how Ballon d’Or is made and it’s blowing fans’ minds as they ask ‘why does it feel so weird?’

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      AN incredible video has shown how the prestigious Ballon d’Or trophy is beautifully handcrafted.The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner will be announced on Monday at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. Fans were in awe after spotting how the Ballon d’Or trophy is madeTwo brass plates are soldered together by a distinguished French jewellerThe ball is then immersed in gold and engravedThe Ballon d’Or trophy – which, as its French name suggests, takes the form of a golden ball – is worth somewhere in the region of £2,400.It is made with two brass plates which are soldered together to create the shape of a football, before lined markings are drawn on the outside.Afterwards it’s dipped in gold and engraved with the “Ballon d’Or” logo.The final touch is a layer of pyrite crystals – which gives the trophy a stunning rock like appearance.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIncluding its pyrite base, the award measures 31 cm in height and 23 cm in diameter and weighs just over 7 kg. The coveted prize, awarded to the world’s best footballer, is handmade by a team at French Jewellery House Mellerio dits Meller.It is a meticulous process that takes more than 100 hours to complete – which amounts to about four days.And fans were blown away by it’s simple, yet careful, design.Most read in FootballIt takes more than 100 hours to finishThe final touch is a layer of crystals on a pyrite baseFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne social media user wrote: “Why does it feel so weird? It’s something so prestigious, and it’s made just like that.”While another said: “Wow amazing!”Karim Benzema shows off incredible Ballon d’Or watch after responding to Ronaldo snub as he’s tipped for career changeA third added: “This is crazy seeing how it’s actually made.”One more replied: “I never realised it’s hollow inside, but it makes perfect sense.”What is the Ballon d’Or?The Ballon d’Or is an annual football award presented by French magazine France Football since 1956.This prestigious trophy is awarded to the world’s best footballer of the year and is a true work of art – just like the players who earn it.This year, Uefa — European football’s governing body — will help organise the award for the first time.Lionel Messi holds the record for the most Ballon d’Or trophies won – eightWho are the favourites?Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Manchester City’s Rodri are favourites to lift this year’s prize on Monday. Jude Bellingham, Cole Palmer, Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal have also been nominated.Lionel Messi leads the way with eight Ballon d’Or wins between 2009 and 2023. Cristiano Ronaldo has five. The pair have dominated the men’s award in recent history but, for the first time in 21 years, neither has been nominated.Who decides the Ballon d’Or winners?The Ballon d’Or is decided by 100 journalists, one from each of FIFA’s 100 top-ranked member nations (top 50 for the women’s award). Each journalist makes their top 10 pick from the 30-player shortlist and there are different point values for each.READ MORE SUN STORIESFirst: 15 pointsSecond: 12 pointsThird: 10 pointsFourth: Eight pointsFifth: Seven pointsSixth: Five pointsSeventh: Four pointsEighth: Three pointsNinth: Two pointsTenth: One pointEarning the most points wins you the Ballon d’Or. In the unlikely event of a tie, the winner would be decided by first-place votes. More

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      ‘I’m not a Man City, I’m not a Liverpool – but I am a cold night away in Stoke’ says viral boxer in threat to opponent

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      BOXER Johnny Fisher described himself as a cold night away in Stoke – in a warning to whoever shares the ring with him.Fisher, whose dad Big John has become a sensation on TikTok, is 12-0 with 11 knockouts. Johnny Fisher next to Moses Itauma at the big London press conferenceCredit: GettyAnd he returns on December 21 on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. He faces 22–1 Aussie Demsey McKean – a former sparring partner of Anthony Joshua’s – on the bill in Saudi Arabia.But already talk has turned to a future battle of the British unbeatens against 10-0 Moses Itauma. And Fisher responded with: “I will fight anyone. Anyone out there I will fight.READ MORE IN BOXING”What they’ve got to realise is my value I bring to the table but listen, I’m not a Man City, I’m not an AC Milan, I’m not a Liverpool but I am cold night away in Stoke.”And to beat me you’ve got to pull your socks up and put your on to beat me. “But listen, Moses Itauma, a great talent I’ve got so much respect for him and that is a massive fight for the British public down the line and I think that can happen.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe pair have sparred in the past and even agreed to go out for Fisher’s trademark Chinese takeaway after. Most read in BoxingAnd Itauma added: “Me and Johnny have had a few conversations. “I don’t hate the man but listen I feel like the fight will there on the table if we want it. “One day we’ll have it. Maybe a Chinese after.” Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk II Launch Press Conference More

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      England ace Phil Foden yells ‘it’s a big one’ as he bags monster carp on fishing trip with TV expert

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      FOOTIE star Phil Foden nets again — reeling in a monster carp on a fishing trip.The Man City and England ace, 24, was thrilled to catch the 28lb beast at a fishery near Lechlade, Gloucs.Phil Foden was thrilled with his huge carp, pictured with ITV4’s Monster Carp host Neil SpoonerCredit: https://www.tiktok.com/@reel.quick.fishinThe Man City midfielder is a keen angler and plans to swap football for fishing when he retiresCredit: https://www.tiktok.com/@reel.quick.fishinIn a TikTok video, he boasted to his fishing partner — ITV4’s Monster Carp host Neil Spooner, with Phil: “It’s a big one!”The midfielder, who played in City’s win yesterday, is a keen angler and plans to swap football for fishing when he retires.After the Euros, Foden went on a £14-a-day angling holiday on the edge of the Cotswolds.The £200,000-a-week Man City star snubbed exotic destinations popular with his Three Lions team-mates to spend five days with his dad fishing for carp, catfish, tench, pike and perch.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAn onlooker at Linear Fisheries in Witney, Oxfordshire, said: “Phil was happy as Larry camping out in a cheap tent,“He was so down to earth and was just hell-bent on trying to land himself a carp as the lake has some absolutely enormous ones in it.“While his England pals were living it up in posh hotels next to beaches, the most luxurious thing Phil had on his holiday was a Portaloo.”Foden was winding down after the Euros ahead of rejoining the City squad preparing for the new season.Most read in FootballHe is an avid angler and has boasted about his big catches on Instagram.Foden started fishing with his dad, Phil Senior, as a boy and said previously: “It’s the perfect hobby to rest your legs and have some down time.Inside Phil Foden’s surprise love for fishing“Probably about 95 per cent of the football lads don’t enjoy it.“The odd one likes fishing, so when people find out they say: ‘what a weird sport to enjoy’. “They don’t understand why you enjoy it.“Obviously, they need to go and try it. “I think it’s the perfect hobby to rest your legs and have some down time.”Foden has shared several of his top catches on social media from his trips to lakes across the UK and in Spain, which was the location of his biggest catch yet – a HUGE 130LB Catfish.Foden’s catch came in at 28lbCredit: https://www.tiktok.com/@reel.quick.fishinPhil playing for EnglandCredit: Getty More

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      Inside ‘World’s sexiest athlete’ Alica Schmidt’s jet-setting summer after amazing trips to Italy, Thailand and Maldives

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      ALICA SCHMIDT had fans longing for the beach as she shared pics from her glamorous sunny holidays.Schmidt, 25, is a German runner who competed in the Paris Olympics last summer but failed to qualify for the women’s 4x400m relay final.Alica Schmidt shared pics of her glamorous sunny holidayCredit: Instagram / @alicasmdSchmidt went to Italy, Thailand and the MaldivesCredit: Instagram / @alicasmdSchmidt shared a series of bikini snaps for her fansCredit: Instagram / @alicasmdSchmidt enjoyed the crystal waters with some jet-skiingCredit: Instagram / @alicasmdSchmidt shared a series of glam pics for her followersCredit: Instagram / @alicasmdThe athlete has amassed a huge following on social media with her glamorous persona seeing her dubbed the “world’s sexiest athlete”.And she took Instagram by storm as she shared pictures of her recent trips to Italy, Thailand and the Maldives.The German posted photos and videos of her in a bikini enjoying the sun and crystal waters. She also showcased her jet-skiing skills for her fans during her time off.Read More on SportSchmidt posted: “Life is worth living.”The former Olympics competitor’s 5.8million followers were left gobsmacked as they took to the comments section.One fan wrote: “Beautiful caption & video.”Another commented: “I cannot get enough views of that gorgeous water!!!”Most read in AthleticsA third posted: “Life is beautiful and worth living – live it.”This one said: “Absolutely amazing.”Alica Schmidt gives fans glimpse behind scenes at final day at Olympic village and closing ceremony And that one gushed: “Strong and beautiful.”SEE MORE OF ALICA SCHMIDT’S GLAMOROUS LIFE…Schmidt is one of Germany’s top athletesCredit: GettyShe competes in track and field for her countryCredit: GettySchmidt was part of the relay squad for the Tokyo Olympic Games but didn’t competeCredit: ReutersSchmidt has acquired a cult following onlineShe has five million Instagram followersCredit: alicasmd/InstagramThe German is very particular about working with brands More

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      Premier League Wag reveals how she ‘SPLITS THE BILLS’ with footballer boyfriend in hilarious video

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      A PREMIER League Wag has given her fans a cheeky insight into her spending habits.Sophie Lawlor, the long-term girlfriend of Everton’s Jake O’Brien, left fans in hysterics with a viral TikTok. Sophie Lawlor, girlfriend of Everton’s Jake O’Brien, has revealed their spending arrangementsCredit: TikTok/Sophie LawlorThe loved-up pair have been together for over five yearsCredit: Instagram @sophielawlorrSophie is popular on TikTok where she shares updates on her life as a Prem WagCredit: Instagram @sophielawlorrLawlor broke down the pair’s spending after O’Brien got his big break in the Premier League over the summer. The 23-year-old centre-back joined Sean Dyche’s Toffees in a £17million switch from Lyon.Sophie and Jake have been an item for over five years, with the footy ace regularly appearing on her socials. The makeup artist boasts over 16,000 followers on TikTok, recently giving her fans an inside look into being a Prem Wag. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLLawlor captioned the viral vid: “Here’s how we split bills as a couple who lives together.”She went on to detail the things she shells out for, saying: “I pay for rent, gas and electric, council tax, car insurance, car fuel, dog food, food shop, girly things and travel.”But in a twist to end the video, Lawlor had her fans on strings with a cheeky final message.She added, alongside a snap of O’Brien at his Everton unveiling: “He gives me the money to pay for it all.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne fan laughed in response: “This is amazing.”Another said: “Just need Dyche to play him now.”Premier League icon Nikos Dabizas names surprise EFL star who could be key to shutting down Jude Bellingham in England vs GreeceAnd a third joked: “You’ll have to start coughing up when Everton go down this season.”O’Brien has struggled to break into the first team on Merseyside since his arrival in July.He has appeared just once in the Premier League, along with two cup starts. She boasts over 16,000 followers on the social media siteCredit: Instagram @sophielawlorrIrish defender O’Brien penned a four-year deal with Everton over the summerCredit: Instagram @sophielawlorrHe has struggled to break into the first team on MerseysideCredit: GettyA no-nonsense centre-half, O’Brien began his career at Cork City and was formerly on the books at Crystal Palace. After penning a four-year deal with the Toffees, he said: “I’m buzzing and so happy to have signed.”I’ve been dreaming of this kind of move in the Premier League, with such a historic club. It’s a very exciting move for me.”Lawlor, a makeup artist, met O’Brien when the pair were teenagers in CorkCredit: Instagram @sophielawlorrThe pair recently moved back from France after O’Brien left LyonCredit: Instagram @sophielawlorr More

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      Leicester fan’s fury after cheeky players message daughter-in-law.. even before big games

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      A LEICESTER City fan has complained to the club after some of its stars cheekily contacted his pretty daughter-in-law on social media.The woman, 29, told friends one player who got in touch just before a big game “should be training” rather than messaging her.A Leicester City fan has complained to the club that some of its stars are getting a kick out of contacting his pretty daughter-in-law on social mediaCredit: TwitterThe Foxes are winless after last season’s promotionCredit: PAThe players are understood to have noticed her after she shared dozens of snaps on social media of her in a Leicester stripThe players are understood to have noticed her after she shared dozens of snaps on social media of her in a Leicester kit.Winger Abdul Fatawu, 20, sent her a blue heart symbol last Saturday — hours before the Foxes played at Arsenal in the Prem.His team, without a win so far this season, went down 4-2 after conceding two late goals, with the Ghana star making a late substitute appearance. It led to the woman, who we are not identifying, asking her pals: “Why is he messaging me this? He should be training.”Read More on SportThere is no suggestion anything inappropriate has occurred but the scale of the friend requests has irritated the fan. She fears Leicester’s millionaire aces have shared her online profile and are seeing who can befriend her first as some sort of “dressing room banter”.The woman told pals midfielder Hamza Choudhury, 27, also on the bench last Saturday, has contacted her on Instagram four times.She has also been approached online by two who recently played for the club but are now elsewhere. Most read in FootballHarry Souttar, 25, on loan at Sheffield United, and Man City ace Callum Doyle, 21, loaned to Leicester last season, are thought to be among a number of players to send her a single friend request.The woman — a teacher — even claims that on one day in May, she received four friend requests in the same minute from four players linked to the club at some point.Leicester City Players Under Fire for Harassing FanShe told pals on social media: “Honestly wtf”. And a friend replied: “You’re the talk of the dressing room.” A family source said yesterday: “There’s obviously no problem with attempting to follow someone; that’s social media. But she is clearly the subject of conversations among the players.“Seeing as they haven’t won all season, you’d hope they’d have better things to do.“We love Leicester City and don’t want them to become Pester City.”The Sun is aware of correspondence between the woman’s family and the club — promoted to the Premier League after winning the Championship last season.Her father-in-law said: “She’s a massive Leicester fan, so I can only assume she has caught the eye through that.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It’s making her pretty self-conscious, especially as she’s in a relationship with my son.”It is understood that Leicester City are happy there has been no inappropriate messaging.Harry Souttar is understood to be among a number of players to send her just one friend requestCredit: GettyAbdul Fatawu sent her a blue heart symbol last Saturday — hours before the Foxes played at Arsenal in the PremCredit: GettyCallum Doyle is also understood to have sent her a friend requestCredit: GettyThe woman told pals midfielder Hamza Choudhury has contacted her on Instagram four timesCredit: Getty More

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      TikToker brutally trolled for calling football ‘the new bottomless brunch’… after £13,000 Tottenham VIP experience

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      A TIKTOK star has been slammed for labelling a £13,000 VIP ticket at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium “the new bottomless brunch”.Paige Benattar, who runs the account Travelsbypaige, went to Spurs’ 3-1 win over Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday.Paige Benattar shared a video of her premium experience at Tottenham vs BrentfordCredit: TikTokShe claimed the matchday experience could be the ‘new bottomless brunch’Credit: TikTokA ‘Sideline Suite’ ticket would set a fan back more than £13,000Credit: TikTokIt boasts an incredible view of the pitch and stadiumCredit: TikTokShe sat in one of the club’s “Sideline Suites” which would set a fan back £13,050 per season.Yet her description of the experience, which includes a three-course meal, complimentary bar and superb view of the match, left supporters raging.In the video, she said: “This football experience may just be my new go to bottomless brunch, especially when you get a premium experience like this one.”But I mean don’t get me wrong, I did go through quite a lot of emotions that day.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Anyways, let me show you what the premium experience with Sea Unique included.”On arrival at Tottenham we headed up to the suite and it did not disappoint – look at those views.”You also get access to the box three hours before the game starts, so whilst we got warmed up – I mean literally – you have a private chef prepare a three-course meal for you. Luxury, I love it.”The experience also includes a complimentary bar, such a vibe. Maybe football is the new bottomless brunch.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA three-course meal is also included in the ticketAs is a lavish complimentary bar in the suiteCredit: TikTokPaige had a programme signed by Spurs legend Ossie ArdilesCredit: TikTokFans were less than impressed by the TikTok clipCredit: TikTokOther additions Paige experienced included heated seats and meeting Tottenham legend Ossie Ardiles and having him sign her programme.But the video went down very badly on social media as football fans poured in with their responses.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersOne said: “What happened to a pint and a pie? Game’s completely gone.”Another added: “Seeing as bottomless brunches are about £30 and that is £350, I’m gonna say no, it probably isn’t.”A third replied: “I wouldn’t swap my pie and bovril for that – sorry.”While a fourth responded: “Oh no…the ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ crowd have discovered us.” More