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    Alan Shearer hits back at Jeff Stelling in row over Match of the Day missing ‘weekend’s most controversial decision’

    ALAN SHEARER has fired back at Jeff Stelling after the former Soccer Saturday presenter took aim at Match of the Day.Former Sky Sports host Stelling, 69, criticised the BBC broadcast for not touching on the award of Newcastle’s second penalty in their 4-3 win over West Ham on Saturday.Kalvin Phillips gave away a penalty for kicking through Anthony GordonCredit: ReutersJeff Stelling took aim at Match of the Day for not analysing the incidentCredit: Getty Images – GettyAlan Shearer hit back at Stelling on social mediaCredit: BBCAfter referee Rob Jones went to the pitchside monitor, he deemed Kalvin Phillips to have fouled Anthony Gordon in the box and gave the spot kick, despite Gordon appearing to step across the West Ham sub as he tried to clear the ball. Alexander Isak stepped up for the second time in the match and tucked the ball neatly into the corner to reduce the arrears to 3-2 with 13 minutes plus added time remaining.After Eddie Howe’s men went on to win the match, presenter Alex Scott and pundits Martin Keown and Stephen Warnock did not discuss the decision to award the penalty.And Stelling took umbrage with the omission.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking on X, formerly known as Twitter, he said: “Interesting that MotD decided the second Newcastle pen was not worth discussing despite it being prob the most controversial decision of the weekend.”Not the fault btw of @AlexScott just terrible production decision.”Stelling posted late on Saturday night, before regular Match of the Day pundit Shearer responded on Sunday morning.He replied: “Morning Jeff.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAlex Scott, Stephen Warnock and Martin Keown focused on other incidents from the match”My guess is they didn’t show it because it was a certain penalty and as you know time is limited on the show!”Hope all well 🙏🏻🙋🏼‍♂️.”Hilarious moment Newcastle Utd ballboy snubs West Ham star Mohammed Kudus as he asks for his seat for iconic celebrationReacting to Shearer’s tweet, one fan said: “Get him Al 😂.”While another added: “Well said, Alan – Phillips was clumsy and lacked awareness of where Gordon was.”But a third replied: “Al, you’re in the opponents box, you’re about to pull the trigger and a defender puts his foot in from behind, doesn’t play the ball and prevents you taking the shot. What decision do you want?”And a fourth responded: “Come on Alan, it was never a penalty.” More

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    Man Utd star covered in blood as clash with Brentford is delayed as fans joke ‘at least someone won’t remember this’

    MANCHESTER UNITED’S dramatic clash at Brentford was delayed after Diogo Dalot was left splattered in blood following a “horrible” clash of heads.But the Red Devils’ defender returned for an astonishing two-goal climax to STOPPAGE TIME in Saturday’s 1-1 Premier League draw.Diogo Dalot shocked fans with this injuryThe Man Utd defender was fine to continue despite the nasty injuryThe match was held up just before stoppage timeThe Portuguese ace was treated on the ground in the final seconds of normal time.But Dalot was ruled OK to continue after a lengthy hold-up and once he had his head bandaged.One fan joked “At least someone won’t remember this s***show” while another called it a “horrible blow”.A third saw a red gash in the back of the 25-year-old’ skull and posted: “DALOT IS BLEEDING FROM HIS HEAD WTFFF.”READ MORE TOP STORIESBut once it was clear Dalot was fine to go on, viewers joked he would be lucky if he couldn’t recall United being outplayed in a dire display.However, that response also changed – because of what happened deep into time added on due to HIS injury.Red Devils’ sub Mason Mount fired a clinical opener in the 96th minute despite United barely threatening up to that point.But two minutes later Ivan Toney cut the ball back for Kristoffer Ajer to drill an equally-impressive equaliser. Most read in FootballDiogo Dalot’s game by numbers vs. Brentford:100% tackles won66 touches3 interceptions2 chances created2 clearances2 blocks2 shotsBattling performance. 🫡🫡🫡 pic.twitter.com/CpXyt6sftN— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) March 30, 2024

    And when the final whistle went after 14 minutes of stoppage time, United remained sixth and Brentford 15th.Fans promptly described Dalot’s outstanding overall performance as one of the few consolations for United.And after “Statman Dave” shared the full-back’s fantastic figures for the game – including “100% tackles won” – a United supporter replied: “Dalot has been awesome the whole season… Picked up well!”Luke Shaw shows off his football skills at Man Utd training Inside Ratcliffe’s Man Utd plansEverything you need to know as Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes charge at Manchester United… More

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    Joey Barton blasted by seven-time world kickboxing champion after ‘bullying’ his 17-year-old goalkeeper daughter

    A WORLD champion kickboxer has called out Joey Barton and accused him of “bullying” his 17-year-old footballer daughter.Former Premier League midfielder Barton, 41, has hit the headlines and been slammed as sexist over recent months for remarks on social media.Joey Barton has been called out by a champion kickboxerCredit: AlamyThe kickboxer’s goalkeeper daughter Ava was trolled by Barton at the weekend after her match was shown on Sky SportsCredit: SNSRadio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine is suing the ex-footballer for calling him a “bike nonce” and accusing him of spreading lies about the Covid jab.He is also facing legal action from football pundit Eniola Aluko after he likened her and fellow ITV broadcaster Lucy Ward to serial killers Fred and Rose West.Now Barton has angered Lex Easdon, a seven-time world kickboxing champion, after the ex-Manchester City and Newcastle player’s latest outburst.Easdon’s daughter Ava is a goalkeeper for Partick Thistle Women and she was unable to stop her side from being beaten 4-1 by Rangers Women in the SWPL Cup final on Sunday.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe game was shown live on Sky Sports and unfortunately the youngster – who is still at school – went viral afterwards as social media user’s mocked her positioning for the first goal.Barton could not resist joining in as he retweeted the video and wrote: “I mean let’s just talk about the goalie! How is this nonsense on the box?”But it did not take long for Ava’s dad to hit back on X, writing: “In 2024 and ‘grown’ men still feel the need to belittle and bully a 17-year-old school kid, who doesn’t get paid to play.“Unlike some men who make the same mistake week after week for hundreds of thousands of pounds.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“She has moved up from youth level straight into SWPL1, just starting out her journey. She’s made a mistake in her positioning 13 minutes into a cup final.“@Joey7Barton my daughter is young enough to be your daughter and you playing up to all your young fan boys won’t go down well with your daughters when they’re old enough to see all the s*** you spout on social media. Top class role model there, mate.”Alex Scott branded ‘total class’ as she takes aim at Joey Barton’s sexist rants in passionate message live on airEasdon signed for Partick Thistle on loan from Glasgow City last summer and has also been capped for Scotland at youth level.She starred last month as her side held Rangers to a draw in the league to end their 13-match winning streak.Easdon was also named as Partick Thistle’s player of the month for February.Fans were also quick to defend her after Barton’s post, with one response saying: “Does embarrassing 17 year old school girls make you feel like a big man?“She’s made a blunder, big deal. No need to highlight it like this. I remember plenty of times you made blunders on and off the pitch.”Another said: “You bullying a 17 year old girl on the Internet Joseph?“Does it make you feel like more of a man if you put women and girls down? Do you enjoy causing pile ons? I feel really sorry for you.”A third wrote: “That’s a 17 year old girl you are making fun of. A school girl who has progressed brilliantly in a few years. Big hard man Joey the keyboard warrior.”A fourth commented: “At 17 I had left school and had little to no direction in life. Playing in a major cup final at such a young age against one of the biggest and best teams in the country is a phenomenal achievement….READ MORE SUN STORIES“You should be very proud of her she will serve as an inspiration to many.”While a fifth added: “Ava should be really proud of her achievements, not many people her age are playing at the level she is . People like Barton are only trying to seek a name for themselves at the expense of others . Tell Ava to keep her head held high and I wish her every success.”Lex won multiple titles during his kickboxing careerCredit: X More

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    Former Chelsea star’s stunning daughter goes braless in very risque snaps as fans gush ‘wow superb’

    JADE LEBOEUF stunned fans with a raunchy display on social media.The 33-year-old is the daughter of Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf.Jade Leboeuf stunned in a topless photoshoot on InstagramJade is the daughter of Chelsea legend Frank LeboeufJade could be seen reading a book while wearing a pair of glassesOne fan said the pics were ‘superb’However, Jade has carved out her own corner of internet fame as a model and social media influencer.And her latest post threatened to send fans into meltdown.Jade shared a provocative set of snaps to her Instagram page.In the pictures she appeared to have gone braless while sitting at a table.READ MORE ON SPORT INFLUENCERSShe could also be seen wearing a pair of glasses while reading a book.Fans of Jade flooded the comments, with one saying: “Beautiful.”A second said: “Magnifique Jade.”Another added: “Superb.”Most read in FootballJade has more than 240,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufJade is a modelCredit: instagram @jade_leboeufMany others simply reacted by posting a host of fire emojis and smiling emojis with heart eyes. Jade has 241,000 followers on Instagram.Former Chelsea ace Frank Leboeuf’s glam daughter Jade cheekily exposes cleavage in racy red lingerie in risque video?She has previously risked a wardrobe malfunction and set pulses racing on Valentine’s Day.Take a look inside Jade’s glamorous life…Jade has built up a loyal following on social mediaCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufThe stunning model is followed by over a quarter of a million peopleCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufShe regularly shares risque contentCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufThe French national works as a modelCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufShe was used to the limelight from an early age as the daughter of Chelsea legend Frank LeboeufCredit: Instagram @jadeleboeufJade describes herself as a digital creatorCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHer posts tend to draw hoards of comments with fans often describing her as ‘beautiful’ and ‘sexy’Credit: instagram @jade_leboeufShe’s not afraid to wear revealing outfitsCredit: jade_leboeuf/instagramSee-through outfits are a favouriteCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHer father Frank played for Chelsea from 1996 to 2001Credit: Instagram @jadeleboeufHe won two FA Cups during his time in West London when Jade was still a kidCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHe was also a World Cup winner with France in 1998, giving him legendary status in his home countryCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeufJade is now making her own wayCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf More

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    Glamorous grid girl goes topless and gives fans more than they bargained for in risque Instagram video

    ANTONIA SALT risked a red flag as the grid girl went topless in an Instagram video.The model is equally popular for parading around a boxing ring as she is for her trackside role.Antonia Salt posted one of her cheekiest ever clipsCredit: Instagram @toniasaltxxAntonia couldn’t resist laughing and giving a jig after putting the top onCredit: Instagram @toniasaltxxAntonia Salt has 35,500 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @toniasaltxxBut her latest risque offering on social media might have raised a warning flag rather than a scorecard.Antonia shared a clip of herself in just leggings and socks.The motorsport influencer then “bared right” as he turned her back to the camera to put on a short, tight top.She burst into giggles when she slipped into the long-sleeved T-shirt.READ MORE TOP STORIESAnd she might be just as amused by the reaction her video received.”Toni beautiful, sexy,” wrote one admirer, while an enthusiast from across the English Channel simply said: “Magnifique.”Antonia finished the clip with a flourish by wiggling to the camera and relaxing on a huge sofa.The Monster Energy girl is famous online for dazzling fans with a previous lingerie shoot for Valentine’s Day.Most read in BoxingAnd she’s been ringside at massive occasions such as Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte in 2022 and Joe Joyce vs Zhilei Zhang a year later.Antonia has strongly defended the glamorous scorecard-holding role amid criticism from some quarters.I’m a boxing ring girl… it can be really awkward – it’s not as simple as walking around holding a cardShe once posted: “All these years, we’ve constantly been talked about by Facebook mums and haters on social media – that we aren’t really needed and our role is pointless.”But you wouldn’t believe how much the whole team would go into meltdown if we weren’t there! “In a male-dominated industry, they depend on us women more than they’d care to admit!”And having torn off a strip at ring-girl rejectors, she’s now done a different sort of dressing-down online!Salt was peppered with praise for this leather lookCredit: Instagram / @toniasaltxxAdmirers have praised her daring photoshootsCredit: Instagram @toniasaltxxOne fan said ‘I love you, crazy girl’ after seeing this snapCredit: Instagram @toniasaltxx More

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    Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez puts on eye-popping display in bikini pics during family holiday

    GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ is no stranger to setting pulses racing.But she sent her social media followers into a tizzy with an eye-popping display during a family holiday with her long-time boyfriend Cristiano Ronaldo.Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are currently enjoying a luxury holidayCredit: InstagramThe couple have been soaking up the rays at a luxurious Saudi resortCredit: INSTAGRAM@GEORGINAGIORodriguez has stunned throughout the holiday in a number of bikinisCredit: InstagramThe model and influencer hasn’t been shy about flaunting her taut figureCredit: InstagramThe couple, 30 and 39 respectively, have been soaking up the sun for the last few days at a plush beach resort.Rodriguez has dazzled in a number of bikinis during their luxurious getaway, which she recently shared snaps of with her 58.2million Instagram followers.The former Gucci store sales assistant stunned in a pink two-piece as she posed in the crystalline sea, which her other half couldn’t help but also pose in.After posing in the sea, the loved-up duo went for a gruelling jog on the beach in the sweltering heat.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRodriguez also radiated in a green bikini, which well and truly accentuated her taut figure.Scores of her followers commented on the post, with one writing: “Super couple.”Another said: “Cuties.”And another said: “Both of you are lucky to have the other by their side.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez were also joined on the holiday by their childrenCredit: instagram More

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    Jude Bellingham was fiercely defending forgotten England man NOT Erling Haaland in viral debate with Aurelien Tchouameni

    REAL MADRID midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has revealed what he and Jude Bellingham were arguing about during a viral debate.Earlier this week, a video of the two Los Blancos stars locked in a dressing room debate went viral on social media.Aurelien Tchouameni has revealed who he and Jude Bellingham were speaking about in a debateCredit: RMC SPORTFans initially thought they were discussing Kylian Mbappe and Erling HaalandCredit: X formerly TwitterBellingham was actually defending Eric DierCredit: GettyMany fans believed they were discussing Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, with the names of each player bleeped out.Bellingham could be heard saying: “He’s an unbelievable guy,” before Tchouameni responded: “We don’t care.”The England international then said: “He’s better than your boy.”However, his Real Madrid team-mate hit back, replying: “No brother, no. Please. Please. Please.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile many fans were initially convinced the discussion centred around the two best forwards in the world, Tchouameni has confirmed that it was actually about Bayern Munich stars Dayot Upamecano and Eric Dier.The Frenchman said: “We have to set the record straight because as soon as I arrived in the selection, that was the first question I was asked.”We weren’t talking about Kylian and we weren’t talking about Erling.”We were talking about Dayot (Upamecano) and Dier.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEric Dier joined Bayern Munich in JanuaryDayot Upamecano is a key player for Bayern”Why? Because it was the day before our Champions League match and we were watching Bayern-Lazio if I’m not mistaken. I think it was Bayern-Lazio in the Champions League, yes that’s it.”And so in fact Jude (Bellingham) was talking about Dier and I was talking about Dayot. So today we are going to re-establish the truth. I know it will sell less but that is what happened.”Rudiger sent flying into crowd after flattening Tchouameni as Alaba slaps Diaz celebrating last-gasp Real Madrid winnerTchouameni went on to admit that he thinks Mbappe is the better player.He continued: “The strongest and most complete? So…I’m going to say Kylian for everything.”I prefer Kylian. Afterwards, Erling Haaland is also one of the best players in the world and everyone can have their opinion.”Mbappe has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window.The forward is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires at the end of the season. More

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    Keeper forced to apologise after conceding four goals, headbutting fan & getting sacked.. all within 12 HOURS of signing

    A GOALKEEPER sacked TWELVE HOURS after joining a club has apologised for his nightmare behaviour. Rushden & Diamonds’ emergency signing Lewis Patching headbutted a fan following what many supporters claimed was a horror debut.Lewis Patching left Rushden & Diamonds the same day he arrivedThe seventh-tier club were “delighted” to recruit him on Saturday morning, but he couldn’t prevent a 4-0 home loss to Lye Town and he clashed in a bar with a critic at 6pm.The Northern Premier League team promptly axed the 22-year-old former Northampton Town youngster.Patching has now said sorry on social media but insisted he only responded physically after “fearing for my safety”.He posted: “Firstly, I’d like to apologise to the supporter involved and Rushden & Diamonds FC for the events that took place  Saturday evening.READ MORE TOP STORIES”I was disappointed how the game panned out personally and for the club. “After the game a group of home supporters began hurling abuse. One of them then confronted me directly, invading my personal space and shouting in my face aggressively. “Genuinely fearing for my safety and emotions running high, I reacted, which I deeply regret. “This is not an excuse for my actions and I’m disappointed in myself for losing control. Again, I’d like to apologise and wish the club/supporter all the best moving forward. Lewi.”Most read in FootballPatching was a last-minute recruit due to Rushden’s usual keeper Ben Heath being unavailable.Some home fans then blamed him for as many as three of Lye’s four goals – before it got much worse for him afterwards.I produced Wembley’s most famous ever goalkeeping moment, I’m convinced Fifa invented a new rule because of meThe club responded to the headbutting incident by stating: “AFC Rushden & Diamonds are aware of an incident in the bar between a first-team player and a supporter following this afternoon’s defeat to Lye Town.“The player in question has had his registration with the club cancelled with immediate effect and will not feature for the club going forward. “Whilst football is a game that evokes extremes of emotions and divides opinions, AFC Rushden & Diamonds are committed to ensuring that all players, supporters and visitors treat one another with respect and are able to attend matches free from the threat of abuse of either a physical or verbal nature.“AFC Rushden & Diamonds are committed to ensuring that any event hosted by the club is done so in a safe and welcoming environment and exercise a zero tolerance stance on any and all violence.”Just hours earlier, the club had happily announced his arrival to solve their temporary problem between the sticks.But he ended up having one of the shortest and most notorious spells in recent football historyPatching is dual-registered with Southern League Premier League side St Ives Town. More