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    ‘No way he did that’ – Man Utd fans in tears after seeing what Antony did in Real Betis unveiling video

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans reckon Antony trolled them with a mischievous trick in his Real Betis announcement video.The Brazil winger, 24, was given the superstar treatment as Betis unveiled their loan signing from Old Trafford.Antony produced his trademark but controversial skill in a Real Betis videoAntony took the opportunity to produce his trademark spin skill – a 360-degree turn with the ball stuck to the inside of his left boot.It’s a move that divided supporters and perhaps summed up the plight of the £86million misfit plight during 30 months at United. That’s because it’s a routine that might be revered on the training pitch but ridiculed in the stands – as it could have little end product in matches.So not surprisingly, Red Devils fans groaned when they saw the former Ajax hero perform the swivel in the green and white stripes of Betis.READ MORE TOP FOOTBALLThe difference this time was the display was for the cameras not for points.One viewer who shared the clip on social media wrote: “No way has Antony done his spin skill in the Real Betis announcement video!”Another labelled him a “joker”.And a third believes the 16-cap ace not only knew the reaction he’d get, but was right to do it.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThat fan posted: “Brilliant. Will piss off all the right people.”However, other supporters focused on the bigger picture of the poor value Antony represented at Old Trafford.Antony leaves Man Utd with more yellow cards than goals as £86m Ten Hag flop goes down as one of worst transfers everThis view typified such comments: “One of the biggest Flop EVER. €100m and he’s done nothing. Waste of money, what of time, waste of space, waste of energy, waste of fidget spinning. Never seen anything like this.”The fan added: “Our transfer ID is awful. Could’ve signed so many world class players for that money. Woeful.”Meanwhile, Antony just seems relieved to start again, having sealed his six-month switch to mid-table LaLiga side Betis.He told reporters: “I’m so happy, I’m ready”.Now he just needs to put Spanish defences in a spin, rather than tumble as he did in the Prem.Departing ace Antony, left, had turned on the style in training for Man Utd but not enough where it really mattered – on matchdaysCredit: AFP More

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    Inside glamorous life of Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Ashlyn, who was linked with another sports ace and Hollywood star

    MODEL beauty Ashlyn Castro has turned Jude Bellingham’s head – and already charmed his parents. The American influencer, 27, has enjoyed a string of dates with the Three Lions hero in Madrid. Ashlyn Castro is dating England superstar Jude BellinghamCredit: instagramThe stunning American model hails from Los Angeles, CaliforniaCredit: instagramThe 27-year-old regularly updates her thousands of followers from locations around the worldCredit: instagramBellingham and Ashlyn were snapped enjoying a lunch date in MadridCredit: BackGridAshlyn and Bellingham were snapped heading for a lunch date in the Spanish capital earlier this week. It came after she watched the Real Madrid star from a private box at the Bernabeu alongside his parents Denise, 56, and dad Mark, 48.A model and influencer, Ashlyn hails from Los Angeles, California. She has been linked with a string of A-listers in recent years, including Creed actor Michael B. Jordan.READ MORE ON BELLINGHAMThe pair were rumoured to be dating after cosying up on the French Riviera in 2018.Jordan and Ashlyn were snapped dancing the night away as the pair swigged from bottles of champagne at a St. Tropez club.A year later, she denied online whispers she was dating basketball star LaMelo Ball.The rumour mill went into overdrive after one of Ashlyn’s followers congratulated her on the apparent relationship.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCastro originally liked the comment but later confirmed it was a mistake, insisting she was just friends with the NBA star.Ashlyn enjoys the jet-setting lifestyle and shares her worldwide travels to 154,000 Instagram fans. Fans hail ‘agent Jude Bellingham’ as England star is spotted with Real Madrid transfer target in nightclubWhile her bikini-clad snaps from beaches around the world have amassed thousands of admirers. She has recently posted snaps from high-end eateries in New York, LA and Madrid.The influencer is also a big hit on TikTok, posting regular makeup tutorials and amassing over 1 million likes.Despite her globetrotting lifestyle online, Ashlyn likes to keep her personal life away from the spotlight.After tragically losing her father to Covid in 2021, she wrote on Instagram in a moving tribute: “I’ve never been one to share anything too personal on [social media].”I keep the people I love most closest to my heart, I want to protect them at all costs.”Ashlyn regularly posts content from cities around the worldCredit: instagramBellingham and the influencer have exchanged likes on their respective social mediaCredit: instagramAshlyn boasts over 150,000 followers on Instagram aloneCredit: instagramShe is also active on TikTok, giving makeup tutorials and fashion adviceCredit: instagramCastro watched Bellingham play from a private box at the Bernabeu in midweekCredit: instagramAshlyn grew up in Los Angeles and has previously been linked with Michael B. JordanCredit: instagramBellingham, 21, has been dubbed one of the world’s most eligible bachelors.In the space of four years, the Stourbridge native went from playing in the Championship with Birmingham to lifting the Champions League trophy with Real. He penned a monster £70million contract after joining Real from Dortmund in a £115m deal.Bellingham and England teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold went on holiday to LA after last summer’s Euros.Shortly after, he and Castro began exchanging likes on their respective Instagram pages.The £220,000-a-week midfielder split from Ghanaian model Asantewa Chitty in 2023.He was linked with a “completely smitten” Laura Celia Valk last summer.But the Dutch beauty has since confirmed she is single in a recent Q&A with fans.Bellingham has settled into life in the Spanish capital, living in the exclusive La Finca neighbourhood alongside a host of A-list stars.Properties fetch up to £11million in the area, which offers the privacy that Bellingham craves.Jude’s teammate Kylian Mbappe has also bought in the district, which is guarded by round-the-clock security and infrared cameras.Bellingham’s mum Denise moved over with her boy to get him adjusted to life in Spain. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe explained: “My mum is there to just keep everything neutral really. “Without my mum, sometimes I’d get too low with the lows or too high with the highs and I stay pretty humble because I’ve got her around.”Bellingham has become a superstar since switching Dortmund for Real MadridCredit: Getty More

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    ‘World’s most beautiful footballer’ reveals why she ‘hates football’ as she breaks down in tears in video

    ANA MARIA MARKOVIC issued a tearful video stating that she “hates” football sometimes.Markovic, 25, plays for Braga and has been dubbed by some as the “world’s most beautiful footballer”.Ana Maria Markovic declared she ‘hates’ football sometimesMarkovic is a top footballer who has a legion of fans on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @anamxrkovicMarkovic said goodbye to her boyfriend Tomas Ribeiro at the airportAnd Markovic filmed herself breaking down in tearsHowever, it appears the beautiful game takes a toll on the forward on occasion. The Croatia international took to TikTok where she filmed herself saying goodbye to her boyfriend and fellow footballer Tomas Ribeiro, who recently signed for Farense, at the airportMarkovic issued the following caption: “Sometimes I just hate football.”She also filmed herself crying on camera for her followers.Read More on FootballThe Croatian moved to Braga last August from Grasshoppers when Ribeiro was playing for Vitoria Guimaraes, which is nearby.However, the centre-back signed for Farense this month which means he will be based in the other end of the country.Markovic also wrote: “Good luck bubi, you will do amazing and I can’t wait to see your games.”Fans stormed the comments section to reach out to their favourite footballer.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesOne fan posted: “The sacrifice is emotionally demanding.”Another commented: “Majority of people don’t understand the struggle of playing football and having to do long distance relationships..”‘World’s most beautiful footballer’ Ana Maria Markovic drives fans wild as she stuns in see-through outfitA third wrote: “Hopefully he shines at he’s new club.”This fan said: “I’m crying with you.”And that one stated: “You’ve got this.”Scroll down for more from Ana Maria MarkovicMarkovic pictured in a pink bikiniCredit: Instagram @anamxrkovicMarkovic has been dubbed the ‘world’s most beautiful footballer’Credit: Instagram @anamxrkovicThe 25-year-old regularly posts stunning snapsMarkovic is also a Croatia InternationalShe plays for Braga after a stint with GrasshoppersCredit: AlamyMarkovic donned a white dress for dinnerCredit: Instagram @anamxrkovicShe has millions of followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @anamxrkovic More

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    Moment mouse is spotted at Old Trafford during Man Utd’s win over Southampton as fans fume ‘this is disgusting’

    A MOUSE was spotted at Old Trafford during Manchester United’s late comeback win over Southampton.The discovery was made by a fan sitting in the East End, who shared a video to a popular social media account.A supporter posted this video from Old TraffordCredit: X @AmorimBalllA field mouse was stuck at the back of a seat in frontThe video has been viewed more than 4,000 times and countingUnited, who were 10 minutes away from the embarrassment of losing to Southampton at home before Amad Diallo’s 12-minute hat-trick, disgusted fans in more ways than one.During last night’s match, an X account user claimed that a “rat is at Old Trafford. Yes it’s real 😅.”Attached was a video of a field mouse stuck between the concrete floor and the back of a seat in front.It showed an empty pitch, leaving many to speculate that it was taken before the game or at half-time.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe fan didn’t alert those around them in the clip, but thought it was best saved for social media.The video has been viewed more than 4,000 times,with one fan writing: “This is disgusting!”Another fan wrote: “So gross 🤢”, while a third said: “It’s all falling, reset everything from the start.”Meanwhile a rodent was seen scurrying across United’s pitch, with Saints keeper Aaron Ramsdale spotted in the far distance.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSManchester United declined to comment when approached by SunSport.It’s believed the rodent problem stems from Old Trafford being squeezed between a railway line and a canal.OLD TRAFFORD STADIUM VT YOUTUBE masterAmad Diallo’s quickfire hat-trick snatched victory away from SouthamptonCredit: RexIt comes after The Mail reported a mice infestation at Old Trafford in December.Rodent droppings were reportedly found in food kiosks and plush suites during a hygiene inspection.While more were unearthed during checks of a ground-level corporate suite.As a result, United’s hygiene rating dropped from four to two stars at the end of 2024.In November, fans spotted a dead rat in a puddle under a seat.The club have now been ordered to make drastic improvements to bring up their hygiene rating.A club spokesperson previously addressed how they are trying to combat their rodent problem, stating in December: “Manchester United implements a robust pest-control system throughout Old Trafford.”Multiple weekly checks are made in all catering areas and stringent measures are taken to ensure levels of hygiene and cleanliness are high wherever food is stored, prepared and served.”If incidences of this nature do occur at the stadium, immediate and appropriate action is taken.”The shocking discovery comes just one year after the Red Devils were given a ONE-star hygiene ratings by inspectors.United’s hygiene rating has plummeted once againOld Trafford’s plumbing has also been a problemOne game saw a torrent of water stream down from the roofSunSport revealed guests were allegedly served raw chicken during an event at Old Trafford and subsequently became ill.United only gained their recent four-star rating in November.And the rodent incident is a setback in their quest to regain their status as the league’s top club.Fans have long thought the Theatre of Dreams could do with a lick of paint, with the ancient arena even leaking water during a recent press conference with manager Ruben Amorim.It comes after water has been seen flooding down from a damaged roof at recent games.READ MORE SUN STORIESRatcliffe is now hoping to build a new £2billion mega stadium while revamping the surrounding area.The Red Devils sit 12th in the table after just seven wins in 21 games this term. More

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    ‘Don’t come again.. I know your faces’ – Man City boss Pep Guardiola tells autograph-hunters to ‘live your life’

    MANCHESTER CITY manager Pep Guardiola went viral after being caught on camera lambasting professional autograph hunters.Guardiola, 53, has endured a turbulent campaign as the defending Premier League champions have slipped down to sixth place in the table with leaders Liverpool 12 points ahead and a game in hand.Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola slammed autograph huntersGuardiola was praised by fans on social media for his reactionGuardiola told the autograph hunters to ‘live their life’Credit: TIKTOK @ctmemorabilia07Guardiola has endured a turbulent campaign with Man CityCredit: AlamyHowever, it appears that hasn’t stopped some opportunists looking to make an easy living by selling merchandise signed by the Catalan tactician.A viral clip has made the rounds showing the ex-Barcelona boss apparently confronting some of them.A group of young people ask the former Bayern Munich manager to sign a few items.The Man City boss appeared to agree to sign some items, but was recorded scolding them for their career choice and warned them to never come back.Read More on FootballGuardiola said: “Don’t come again, I won’t tell you again. I know your faces.”Go to school and prepare yourselves, you don’t want to be here to waste your time.”Honestly, you want to spend the rest of your lives doing this? F*****g hell!”The clip attracted immense viewership across Twitter and TikTok with fans praising Guardiola’s reaction.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne fan tweeted: “Nothing wrong here. Basically telling youngsters to sort out their lives and do something more important but better. As any father would really.”Another commented: “He’s cooking.”Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferA third wrote: “Pep is spot on.”This fan said: “They got schooled!”And that one stated: “Fair play to Pep!”A Man City shirt signed by Pep Guardiola can sell for in excess of £500. More

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    England’s Luke Shaw shrugs off backlash to leaked TikTok with Molly-Mae as pals drank £200 tequila at New Year party

    ENGLAND footballer Luke Shaw has shrugged off backlash over miming “your mum’s on benefits” for a TikTok trend – despite being paid £150,00 a week while injured, according to a pal.The 29-year-old came under fire for starring in the clip with his partner Anouska Santos’s close pal Molly-Mae Hague at a New Year’s Eve bash where friends drank shots from a £200 bottle of tequila.Injured footballer Luke Shaw was slammed over a TikTok videoCredit: TikTok @alishalemayMolly-Mae Hague is close friends with the footballer’s missusCredit: InstagramAnouska with partner LukeCredit: Instagram / @anouskasantosThe controversial video was met with anger from fans who said it made them “sick in their mouth” after the player’s lengthy spell on the sidelines.But those close to the Manchester United defender say he’s “grown a thick skin” in response to online hate – and his focus remains on getting match fit.One pal told us: “Luke Shaw is used to the backlash he gets on a daily basis and often has people joking around with him about the fact he gets paid more for being off the pitch than he does on the pitch as he’s always injured.”Even though the TikTok video was filmed at a private gathering, it ended up going viral, but Luke didn’t have a problem with it.READ MORE ON LUKE SHAW”To him, it was just a bit of light-hearted fun.”He’s so used to the abuse he doesn’t let it bother him.”That night everyone was in the mood to party and had a great night- with some drinking Class Azul Reposado – a really expensive tequila that’s a favourite with footballers at the moment.”The TikTok was filmed to the trending music, Mugshot Freestyle (The Northern Boys Remix).Most read in FootballIt was shot the same night as a video of Molly-Mae kissing her ex Tommy Fury was leaked to The Sun.The Sun has reached out to his rep for comment.Molly Mae & Tommy Fury KISS in NYE video sparking rumours they’re back together after cheat scandalShaw has played just 98 minutes in 20 games so far this season – with the club sitting at 13th in the Premier League.Man Utd insiders say he’s working hard to make a speedy return to full fitness after posting an emotional message to fans about suffering a setback.”I’m absolutely devastated and it’s extremely tough to come to terms with reality at this moment in time,” he said on Instagram.”I understand there is going to be people frustrated, angry, disappointed and I understand all of that. There is no one feeling that more than me at this moment in time..”But what I can promise is I will do everything I can to come back better soon to help this club achieve its ambitions this season.”The 29-year-old shares three children, Reign, Storie and Lumie with his long-term partner Anouska – who’s been one of Molly-Mae’s “rocks” in her inner circle of friends since her split from Tommy.Shaw signed for Man Utd in 2014 for a then world-record £30million transfer fee.Molly-Mae snogged ex Tommy Fury on New Year’s Eve at Luke Shaw’s partyCredit: SuppliedShaw with his partner and two of their three childrenCredit: INSTAGRAM @anouskasantos More

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    Arsenal fans admit ‘man crush’ over Riccardo Calafiori after slow-motion video of Gunners heartthrob giving interview

    A STEAMY slow-motion video of Riccardo Calafiori giving an interview has sent Arsenal fans into meltdown. The Italian defender, who arrived in the summer, has been hailed as Gunners supporters’ new “man crush” after the video circulated on Tik Tok and Instagram. Riccardo Calafiori has got pulses racing since arriving in the Premier League in the summerCredit: GettyThe Arsenal faithful were able to take their minds off the drab 1-1 draw with Brighton by watching their Italian heartthrob in his post-match interview. In the video 22-year-old Calafiori was focused on Arsenal’s battle with Liverpool in the title-race. Not that Arsenal fans will have noticed, with Stevie Robinson writing on Tik Tok: “Man crush Monday has come a day early.”One said “Aura man” while AFTAYOUTH added: “Stop it right now.”Sarah said on Instagram “Dear lord” while Andre added: “Te amo mi amor”.Connor wasn’t convinced though, writing: “Shame he’s a woeful footballer.”Calafiori’s good looks even caught the attention of Arsenal’s arch-rivals Tottenham. One supporter wrote under the video “Don’t let these women get their hands on Lucas Bergvall” in reference to Spurs’ blonde-haired Swedish 18-year-old midfielder.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSCalafiori’s girlfriend at the time Benedetta Boeme gatecrashed an interview with a reporter for DAZN when Bologna secured a Champions League spotThe pair embraced in a passionate kissBenedetta then hugged Calafiori and glared at the reporter as the clip went viralTo which one Arsenal fan hit back, saying: “Nobody cares about Tottenham, don’t worry.”Calafiori caught the eye while playing for Italy at Euro 2024 in Germany before switching to Arsenal in a deal worth £42million from Bologna.Ahead of his move to North London there was speculation swirling around his relationship status with his then girlfriend Benedetta Boeme. A post on social media said to have been shared by Boeme, who has 40,000 Instagram followers, claimed the move to Arsenal had been confirmed and also announced the pair had broken up.The original post said to have come from Boeme said: “Many of you have been asking what’s been going on in my life lately, so I decided to finally share it with you.”Riccardo and I are no longer together at the moment. I don’t know if we will get through, but I doubt it. “I needed some time to process everything that happened over the past 3-4 days. I still need time.”Thanks to everyone who showed me the video circulating on TikTok this week. Benedetta and Calafiori were regularly seen together on social mediaThey had been dating for at least a yearBoeme has over 40k followers on Instagram”I appreciate it, it was important for me to know the truth. I’ve watched it countless times, searching for a reason to forgive and forget, but I couldn’t.”We talked about it, but I am still uncertain of the answers to my questions.”It was a difficult decision, one we were considering for days. Neither of us wanted this, but what’s done is done and I can’t help it but want to run away from all this.”I will not tolerate any kind of hate towards me or him. I wish him all the best as he joins Arsenal. He has all my support.”And if any of my followers feel they don’t want to continue following me now that he’s not around, feel free to unfollow. Thank you for understanding.”But Boeme took to her Instagram account to to clarify the situation, saying the statement was from a fake account and not made by her.She wrote: “I am forced to write here that I have no TikTok profile!! Someone is pretending to be me and writing things that are not true!”This is my only social media account. I have never talked about anything and I never will. “I kindly ask whoever opened the TikTok profile pretending to be me and writing personal and delicate things, which then get reported as articles in the media, to immediately close the profile, otherwise I will take legal action.”Despite refuting the original post, all photos of the couple together have since been removed from Boeme’s Instagram account and the pair do not follow each other on the social media platform. Benedetta went viral last May when she gatecrashed one of Calafiori’s interviews after Bologna completed their surprise qualification to the upcoming season’s Champions League.READ MORE SUN STORIESCalafiori was speaking to a female reporter for DAZN Italia when Benedetta appeared from out of nowhere into the camera shot.She then embraced him in a passionate kiss before hugging him as the interview carried on, all the while glaring at the reporter. More

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    Man Utd fans ‘sick in their mouth’ as injured Luke Shaw stars in cringe TikTok with Molly-Mae Hague with club in crisis

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans have criticised Luke Shaw for appearing in a TikTok that also features Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague.The England left-back, 29, has played just 98 minutes this season due to injury – with all three of his appearances coming off the bench.Luke Shaw appeared in a TikTok video that also featured Molly-Mae HagueCredit: TikTok / alishalemayMolly-Mae could be seen miming and walking up some stairs earlier in the clipCredit: TikTok / alishalemayMeanwhile, his Red Devils team-mates are enduring a dismal campaign under new manager Ruben Amorim.Four defeats in a row in all competitions and three on the bounce in the Premier League have left Man Utd languishing in 14th in the table.They are just seven points above Ipswich in 18th, with some supporters fearing their club could be embroiled in an unlikely relegation battle.And the Man Utd faithful’s mood has not been improved by seeing the injured Shaw in a TikTok video.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe defender can be seen miming the words “Your mum’s on benefits,” a lyric to a song being played over the top.Also in the video is reality star Molly-Mae as she walks up a set of stairs earlier on in the clip.And Man Utd fans reacted in a furious manner to the footage – which attracted more than two million views on X.One said: “Manchester United in the worst form of my lifetime and Luke Shaw is doing TikTok’s with MollyMae 😭😭😭.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnother added: “I’ve just been violently sick in my mouth.”A third replied: “Oh boy 🤦🏾‍♂️.”Man Utd legend Roy Keane reveals his ‘bizarre’ career highlight leaving emotional Martin O’Neill stunned While a fourth responded: “Hope he doesn’t injure his hamstring.”Last month, Shaw posted an emotional message to fans after suffering a setback in his return to fitness.Speaking on Instagram, he said: “Hi guys, it’s hurting a lot having to write this as I really thought I had got through my recent struggles and was on a positive path going forward, but unfortunately I’ve had a small setback.”I’ve been through a lot of ups and downs but this has definitely been my toughest period.”I’m absolutely devastated and it’s extremely tough to come to terms with reality at this moment in time.”I understand there is going to be people frustrated, angry, disappointed and I understand all of that. There is no one feeling that more than me at this moment in time..READ MORE SUN STORIES”But what I can promise is I will do everything I can to come back better soon to help this club achieve its ambitions this season.”Thank you to everyone for the support. It really doesn’t go unnoticed and I really do appreciate it.” More