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      Man Utd star Andre Onana breaks his silence after teammate Alejandro Garnacho shares ‘controversial’ social media post

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      MANCHESTER United star Andre Onana has broken his silence on Alejandro Garnacho’s controversial social media post.The Cameroonian goalkeeper, 27, came to United’s rescue with a late penalty save against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
      Andre Onana’s penalty heroics helped United to a vital win on WednesdayCredit: EPA
      The late penalty save sparked jubilant scenes within Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      Alejandro Garnacho is facing a probe into a social media postCredit: Alamy
      It allowed his side to hold on to a vital 1-0 win, sparking jubilant scenes among players and fans alike at Old Trafford.
      Argentine winger Garnacho later took to X, formerly Twitter, and posted a snap of the players celebrating with Onana following the penalty heroics – captioned with two gorilla emojis.
      He swiftly edited and then deleted the post, but the FA has been alerted and are liaising with the 19-year-old as part of a probe into the matter.
      There’s no suggestion of racism behind the message, but he may face a suspension if the FA adopt the same approach they have in the past.
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      However, Onana has now taken to his own social media to defend the teenager.
      Over two Instagram stories, he said: “People cannot choose what I should be offended by.
      “I know exactly what @garnacho7 meant: power and strength. This matter should go no further.”
      The comments were shared by Garnacho on his own Instagram account.
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      But the FA is understood to have sought Garnacho’s observations on the original post.
      Speaking about the post today, United manager Erik Ten Hag said: “We are talking with the FA. I can confirm that and want to emphasise we are together.
      “We are United and you see that in the post of Andre Onana.”
      It comes after Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani was suspended for three games for writing “Gracias Negrito” to a friend while playing for United in 2020 – after the footballing body found it a racial term.
      Cavani asserted the message “was intended as an affectionate greeting to a friend” following an apology.
      But he was slapped with a £100,000 fine and made to complete face-to-face education.
      A year earlier, Manchester City’s Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva was handed a one-match ban and £50,000 fine after he posted an image of the popular Conguitos chocolate bar, which has long been accused of racist undertones.
      The Sun has approached Manchester United for comment.
      Onana came out in defence of his teammate on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Onan’a post was shared by Garnacho on his own InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Onana also posted a photo of the pair celebrating together with a fist-bump emojiCredit: Instagram More

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      FA speak to Man Utd star Garnacho after he posts then deletes ‘controversial’ message about Onana

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      MANCHESTER Utd star Alejandro Garnacho is being spoken to by the FA over deleted social media messages about team-mate Andre Onana, it’s understood.Onana had spared United’s blushes with a match-winning penalty save against FC Copenhagen in their Champions League group stage match on Wednesday night.
      Alejandro Garnacho could be in hot water after posting a now-deleted social media postCredit: Getty
      Garnacho posted a snap of his teammates celebrating with keeper Andre OnanaCredit: Alamy
      A post uploaded by Garnacho with two gorilla emojis was swiftly deletedCredit: Instagram
      And the young Argentine posted a snap of himself and other United players celebrating Onana’s heroics on Twitter – including two gorilla emojis.
      Despite swiftly editing then deleting the post, the FA were alerted to it and have since liaised with the 19-year-old winger to investigate the matter.
      And while there is no suggestion of racism behind the message, it is likely the athlete will be hit with a suspension if the Football Association adopt the same approach they have in the past.
      Previously, the FA has punished footballers over other controversial social media postings that were viewed as offensive – even if the meaning was unintended.
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      But Onana has since taken to social media to defend his young teammate.
      Over two Instagram stories, he wrote: “People cannot choose what I should be offended by.
      “I know exactly what @garnacho7 meant: power and strength.
      “This matter should go no further.”
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      Garnacho has also shared Onana’s defence of him on his own Instagram.
      In 2020, then-United striker Edinson Cavani was suspended for three games for writing “Gracias Negrito” to a friend – with an FA commission finding it a racial term.
      The Uruguay striker asserted that the message “was intended as an affectionate greeting to a friend” following an apology.
      Cavani was slapped with a £100,000 fine and made to complete face-to-face education.
      The previous year, Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva picked up a one-match ban and £50,000 fine for posting the image of the popular Conguitos chocolate bar, which has long been accused of racist undertones.
      And while the swiftness of the post’s deletion and Garnacho’s youth will be factors taken into account, he may yet be made to pay for a moment’s unintentional foolishness.

      The FA are aware of the post in question and have sought Garnacho’s observations on it.
      The Sun has approached Manchester United for comment.
      Onana took to Instagram to defend his teammateCredit: Instagram
      The stalwart keeper urged the FA not to punish GarnachoCredit: Instagram
      Garnacho shared the goalkeeper’s defence of his postCredit: Instagram
      The winger is expected to receive the same treatment other players haveCredit: Reuters More

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      Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling left ‘heartbroken’ as beloved dog Stan dies after long health battle

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      JEFF STELLING has been left heartbroken after his beloved dog Stan died.The Sky Sports legend announced the passing of his companion on X, formerly known as Twitter.
      Jeff Stelling’s dog Stan has diedCredit: X formerly Twitter / @JeffStelling
      The pundit admitted he was heartbrokenCredit: MI News/NurPhoto
      Stelling, 68, revealed in his post that Stan had passed after losing his health battle despite them trying “everything”.
      The former Soccer Saturday host posted a picture of Stan looking out at a rainbow on a beach with a tennis ball in front of him.
      In Stelling’s heartfelt message, he shared a story of how Stan would “welcome” everyone into their home and was “never aggressive”.
      Stelling wrote: “Heartbroken today. Stan lost his battle.
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      “For 12 years he gave us unconditional love.
      “He was never aggressive, even with our cats, and welcomed everyone with a Croc in his mouth and a furious tail wagging.
      “We tried everything but in the end there was nothing left we could do.” 
      Stelling’s son, Matt, added: “The best boy we could have ever hoped for, heartbroken doesn’t even cover it.
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      Stelling left Sky Sports earlier this yearCredit: 2020 Tom Jenkins
      “Leaving behind a massive hole in our family.”
      Stelling announced that Stan had fallen ill last week as he wrote at the time: “Tonight guys you can support as many teams as you like.
      “I don’t care.
      “I don’t care much about football tonight tbh.
      “My best mate for 12 years Stan is tonight fighting for his life in hospital.
      “I know some people will think it is pathetic but right now he is all I care about.”
      Stelling’s vacant role at Sky Sports was filled by Simon Thomas. More

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      Shocking moment Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle fans fight in street before Champions League game – with nine arrested

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      THIS is the shocking moment Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United fans fought in the street before their Champions League game – with nine people now arrested.Football supporters were seen brawling outside the Magpies’ St James’ Park ground ahead of last night’s 1-0 home defeat.
      Football fans were seen brawling in footage shared onlineCredit: Twitter
      There was a heavy police presence on the streets approaching the ground and cops have now revealed eight men and a woman have been detained.
      Dortmund supporters were heard chanting in both German and English as fights reportedly broke out between rival fans, with cops attempting to keep them apart.
      Clips have emerged on social media showing clashes ahead of the UEFA Champions League loss for manager Eddie Howe’s home side.
      Footage showed fans trading blows over a metal fence, while in another police protected by helmets ushered Dortmund supporters draped in scarves towards the ground.
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      A Newcastle follower was shown appearing to hold aloft a black flare, the Star reported.
      Bottles were also seen being thrown in footage filmed in Newcastle city centre ahead of the match.
      There were also clashes in Newcastle earlier this month ahead of the club’s home game against French side Paris Saint-Germain.
      A PSG fan was seen punching a member of the public.
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      Newcastle won that match 4-1.
      The Magpies, competing in the Champions League for the first time in two decades, began their campaign with a 0-0 draw away to Italy’s AC Milan in the San Siro.
      The Sun Online has contacted Newcastle and Dortmund for comment.
      Northumbria Police said: “Eight men and one woman were arrested for a range of offences, including criminal damage, possession of a flare and a report of selling fake tickets.
      “The event passed largely without incident, with the overwhelming majority of both home and away fans behaving respectfully and appropriately.
      “Any pockets of disorder which were identified were swiftly dealt with by officers on scene.
      “We will continue to review any further reports from the event to establish if further criminal offences have taken place, and take robust action where required.”
      Clashes appeared to take place ahead of last night’s Champions League matchCredit: Twitter
      There was a heavy police presence across Newcastle city centreCredit: Twitter
      Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes and Dortmund’s Marco Reus played last nightCredit: PA More

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      Laura Woods hits back at sexist troll – with a savagely perfect response

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      LAURA Woods has clapped back at a sexist troll with a savage Instagram swipe.The sports pundit, 36, who is dating Love Island lothario Adam Collard, 27, had the perfect response for a creepy social media user who poked fun at her on-air blunder.
      TNT Sports presenter Laura Woods clapped back at a sick online troll in the best way possibleCredit: Getty
      Laura replied to a fan after Erik Ten Hag left her hanging in a handshakeCredit: Twitter/@ootballontnt
      The popular sports broadcaster, 36, is dating Love Island lothario Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      Laura had taken to her page on X, formerly known as Twitter, following coverage of Premier League team Manchester United’s latest footballing clash.
      As part of her on-screen duties for TNT Sports, Laura interviewed the Old Trafford side’s boss Erik Ten Hag after his side’s 1-0 victory over Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League.
      Yet in a surprise turn of the events, the Red Devils’ gaffer grabbed the microphone and chatted to her instead.
      As Laura tried to wrap up the chat Laura attempted to shake his hand – yet found he turned around to her co-hosts Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand instead, leaving her hand flapping in the air.
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      She remarked to the duo: “How weird was that? I didn’t know what to do with my hands with no microphone.”
      After the clip was posted to X, one troll remarked: “I’ll give you something to do with your hands,” presumably referring to a sexual act.
      Ex TalkRadio anchor Laura – who has long been subject to sexist comments – re-posted the sordid remark and swiped: “And will you provide the microscope too?”
      The remark is thought to be a catty reference to the size of the troll’s manhood, and left her fans in hysterics.
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      Meanwhile, off-screen, Laura’s love life is blossoming.
      Love Island star Adam and Laura were first linked to each other back in September when The Sun revealed that they had enjoyed a string of dates.
      Recently, Adam spoke exclusively to The Sun on how he wooed Laura – even branding her “the one.”
      Geordie lad Adam has now revealed how he wooed Laura through a series of flirty social media exchanges, before wining and dining her on an “undercover date”.
      Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Adam said: “The first time we met – I’ll hold my hands up – I did DM her first and got a reply but then nothing ever happened.
      “Then she called us out for basically leaving her on read.
      “It’s hard to meet people, isn’t it? I’m from Newcastle and eventually we met up, and then went on a very undercover date, and obviously what comes out in the press, comes out in the press, but it’s not always the full story.”
      He then told us at The Best Heroes Awards: “I would never get in a relationship with someone at least at one point [unless] I thought they were The One.”
      Laura made a cheeky quip about a ‘microscope’ in response to the trollCredit: Twitter/@ootballontnt
      Adam has previously branded Laura ‘the one’Credit: Instagram
      Sadly Laura is subject to a slew of sexist comments in her high-profile roleCredit: Reuters
      She had been on a series of incognito dates with Adam before their romance was revealedCredit: Rex More

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      Bill Kenwright’s partner Jenny Seagrove shares tribute to ‘my darling Bill’ as Everton FC chairman and Corrie star dies

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      BILL Kenwright’s partner Jenny Seagrove has shared a tribute to “my darling Bill” after the Everton FC chairman and Corrie star died.Kenwright’s death aged 78 following a cancer battle was announced by his “devastated” family, including Jenny and his daughter Lucy.
      Bill Kenwright has died, with tributes flowing for the popular Everton chairmanCredit: Reuters
      His partner Jenny Seagrove paid tribute to him
      Posting on Twitter, Jenny said: “I lost my darling Bill last night”.
      The ex-Corrie star went under the knife in August this year when the growth was found in his liver.
      Kenwright was forced to stay in intensive care for longer due to complications in the procedure.
      But he was told he was allowed to continue his treatment at home and was released from hospital earlier this month.
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      Kenwright’s family said he passed away “peacefully” last night surrounded by his loved ones after a “long battle with illness”.
      Everton also paid tribute to their chairman, saying: “Everton Football Club is in mourning following the death of Chairman Bill Kenwright CBE, who passed away peacefully last night aged 78, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
      “Everton’s longest serving chairman for more than a century, Bill Kenwright led the Club through a period of unprecedented change in English football.
      “A lifelong Evertonian, he became a board member on October 23, 1989, and then on Boxing Day 1999 his True Blue Holdings consortium acquired the Club. Initially vice-chairman, he succeeded his close friend Sir Philip Carter as Chair in 2004.
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      “In his 19 seasons as Chairman, the Club secured 12 top eight finishes, including a top four finish in 2005, a run to the 2009 FA Cup final and European qualification on 6 separate occasions.
      “The club has lost a chairman, a leader, a friend, and an inspiration. The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Everton are with his partner Jenny Seagrove, his daughter Lucy Kenwright, grandchildren and everybody who knew and loved him.”
      Everton previously told how Kenwright had been carrying out his club duties still even while recuperating from his op.
      He has been chairman of the Toffees since 2004 after first joining the board in 1989.
      Kenwright was also one of the UK’s most successful theatre producers.
      His most famous productions include in West End hit Blood Brothers and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
      Kenwright was also a judge on the 2007 BBC series Any Dream Will Do.
      The former actor, who had a role in Coronation Street in 1968, was in a relationship with theatre star Jenny Seagrove.
      He was previously married to actress Anouska Hempel from 1978 to 1980 and then went on to date Virginia Stride, who he shares a daughter and two grandchildren with.
      His family said: “Bill was driven by his passions and devoted his life to them; his deep love of theatre, film, music and his beloved Everton, and the families they created.
      “He impacted the lives of thousands, whether that be through the launching of careers or his unending loyalty, generosity and unfaltering friendship and support.
      “In a multi-award-winning career spanning six decades, Bill produced over 500 West End, Broadway, UK touring and international theatre productions, films and music albums. His impact on the arts industry has been profound.
      “During his time as majority shareholder and Chairman of Everton FC, Bill led the Club through a period of unprecedented change in English football.
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      “We will remember him with huge love and admiration – the shows will of course go on, as he would have wished, and his towering legacy will continue.
      “A celebration of Bill’s life and career will be announced in due course. At this very difficult time we ask for privacy and respect for Bill’s family and friends.” More

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      Accrington Stanley owner incredibly puts club up for sale on TWITTER as he slams ‘p*** poor management’

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      ACCRINGTON STANLEY owner Andy Holt has unbelievably listed the club for sale on Twitter. And the controversial chairman has also taken aim at the club’s manager in a foulmouthed rant.
      Andy Holt has listed Accrington Stanley for sale on TwitterCredit: Rex
      He’s also taken aim at manager John Coleman and his teamCredit: Rex
      Holt has been at the helm of Accrington Stanley since 2015 as majority shareholder, but has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to let fans know his time is done.
      In a spectacularly bizarre rant he posted a series of tweets that explained the current state of the club and why he has decided to put it up for sale.
      He wrote: “So now Accrington Stanley is up for sale. I won’t let the club fail, but I’m done.”
      And fans were full of questions for the boss who wasn’t shy to let his opinions be heard on the social media platform.
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      One supporter asked about about the reasons behind Accrington Stanley’s relegation to League Two last season after a five year stint in League One.
      And Holt was quick to blame both himself and long-serving manager John Coleman for failing to keep the side in English football’s third tier.
      He wrote: “They failed [the management]. In football getting relegated threatens a club.
      “Last season was about p*** poor decisions and management. Including my decisions.”
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      Coleman and is assistant Jimmy Bell have said they are uncertain over their futures at Accrington StanleyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Accrington finished second bottom of the pile last term earning 44 points from their 46 league games.
      Coleman and his assistant Jimmy Bell are unsure on their future at the club after Bell recently spoke to BBC Radio Lancashire stating that the pair want to remain at Wham Stadium next season despite their contracts expiring in the summer.
      While Holt openly criticised their decision to go to the media claiming they had ulterior motives.
      He said: “They went to BBC Lancashire Sport for one or both of these reasons. To use pressure from fans to coerce me into giving new or extended contracts. To flag out publicly they’re available to other clubs.”
      But ultimately Holt has decided that it’s him that will be leaving the club instead of the management duo, despite his public rant.
      He posted: “’I’m not replacing them. I’m replacing me.”
      Things aren’t going badly for Accrington Stanley on the pitch with the side currently seventh in League TwoCredit: Rex More

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      Karim Benzema slammed by French politician for ‘spreading Hamas propaganda’ after blasting ‘unjust’ Israeli airstrikes

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      KARIM Benzema has been accused of spreading “terrorist propaganda” by a French politician. The former France and Real Madrid forward, who now plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-lttihad, took to Twitter to express his anger about the war in the Middle East.
      Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad superstar Karim Benzema has been accused of spreading terrorist propagandaCredit: Getty
      Benzema transferred to Saudi’s Al-Ittihad this summer because he wanted to live in a Muslim countryCredit: Getty
      Street art by artist Alexsandro Palombo shows the star holding a football with an Arabic phrase, oozing bloodCredit: Alamy
      Benzema wrote: “All our prayers for the habitants of Gaza, once again victims of these unjust bombings that spare neither women nor children.”
      But the 35-year-old, who is a devout Muslim from an Arab background, came under attack from French politicians on Tuesday night. 
      French MEP Nadine Morano was quick to criticise Benzema’s tweet, claiming that it exposed him as an enemy of Israel.
      Speaking to CNews, Morano said: “Just by writing that, he is an agent of Hamas propaganda because Hamas has a strategy to physically destroy Israel, but also to destroy Israel through international public opinion.”
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      Morano is herself notorious in France for being a far-Right polemicist who regularly attacks Islam. 
      In 2016, former president Nicolas Sarkozy removed her from the party’s list for regional elections after she was openly Islamophobic on television.
      She told French TV: “France is a Judeo-Christian country of white race, which is attracting foreigners.
      “I want France to remain France. I don’t want France to become Muslim.”
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      Benzema made the transfer to Saudi Arabia over the summer.
      When asked why, he said: “Because I’m Muslim and this is a Muslim country, and I have always wanted to live here.
      “It’s different, it’s different to Europe. I’ve already been to Saudi Arabia and I feel good about it. Most importantly, it’s a Muslim country, it’s beloved and it’s beautiful.”
      This comes as than 1,400 people in Israel have been killed, the majority gunned down by Hamas militants who crossed from Gaza and attacked border communities.
      Around 3,000 people are thought to have been killed in Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip since the war erupted on October 7.
      500 are estimated to have been killed in an airstrike on a Gaza hospital yesterday.
      Ghassan Abu Sittah, a doctor with the medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said: “Hospitals are not a target. This bloodshed must stop. Enough is enough.”
      A spokesman for the Hamas-run health ministry said: “Hundreds of victims are still under the rubble. The hospital was housing hundreds of sick and wounded, and people forcibly displaced from their homes.”
      The Sun has contacted for Benzema for comment.
      The Gaza strip has been hit by Israeli airstrikes over the last week, leaving thousands dead and hundreds of victims still under rubbleCredit: Getty More