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      Real Madrid star David Alaba suffers racist abuse after his vote at Fifa Best Awards

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      REAL MADRID star David Alaba was racially abused after seemingly voting for Lionel Messi rather than Karim Benzema in Fifa’s The Best awards.The Paris Saint-Germain ace, 35, crowned his 2022 by leading Argentina to their first World Cup since 1986.
      David Alaba received racist abuse after Fifa’s The Best awardsCredit: Getty
      Messi has now scooped his latest accolade at Fifa’s The Best following last night’s glitzy bash in Paris after receiving the most votes from his peers.
      The legend pipped club mate Kylian Mbappe to the top prize – which he lifted for a second time – with 52 points compared to the Frenchman’s 44.
      Madrid star Karim Benzema came in third on 34 points. 
      A breakdown of each national captain who voted has now been released – but it was Austrian skipper Alaba’s choice that had some of his own supporters raging.
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      Despite other players prioritising their own team-mates, the 30-year-old ex-Bayern Munich ace did not select Real Madrid colleague Benzema in top spot.
      He handed his five points to Messi, with Benzema in second and Mbappe in third – and soon #AlabaOut began trending on social media before he received the disgusting racist abuse.
      Idiots commented with monkey emojis on many of Alaba’s recent social media posts in a sickening online attack.
      Meanwhile, Alaba took to Twitter to offer an explanation on the choice of Messi following the criticism.
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      He wrote: “The Austrian national team vote for this award as a team, not me alone.
      “Everyone in the team council is able to vote and that’s how it’s decided. 
      “Everyone knows, especially Karim, how much I admire him and his performances and I have often said that for me he is the best striker in the world, and that is still the case. Without doubt.”
      Lionel Messi received the The Best Fifa Men’s Player award for a second timeCredit: Getty More

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      Spurs fan arrested for ‘using homophobic language in vile chant aimed at Chelsea’

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      A SPURS fan has been arrested for “use of homophobic language” in a vile chant during a match against Chelsea.The men from North London came away with 2-0 home win in the derby, but it was overshadowed by reports of fans singing discriminatory slogans.
      A man was arrested after homophobic chants were heard at Spurs’ derby against ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Twitter user Zack Leader reported the abuse online and brought it to the attention of club authorities.
      He wrote: “Disgusted and beyond disappointed that before the game even kicked off… I heard homophobic chanting from Spurs fans.
      “The chant in question is legally a hate crime.
      “It had been reported, hopefully something is done.”
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      He added that the chants had started up again after Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech was shown a red card after an altercation with Emerson Royal, which was later downgraded to a yellow.
      Tottenham’s official Twitter account confirmed the action that had been taken over the chants in a short statement.
      They wrote: “We can confirm an individual was arrested for use of homophobic language.
      “There is no place for discrimination at Tottenham Hotspur.”
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      The controversy comes just days after the club published a release on its website about it’s support for the Football v Homophobia Month of Action.
      The campaign aims to end homophobia, biphobia and transphobia in football.
      Spurs chose today’s match specifically to display their support for the cause, with the campaign logo displayed across the LED signs and big screens at the game.
      In addition, members of the clubs LGBTQ+ supporters club, The Proud Lilywhites, appeared during the halftime show. More

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      Real Madrid legend Marcelo completes transfer to former club just days after having Olympiacos contract ripped up

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      MARCELO has rejoined Brazilian club Fluminense.The former Real Madrid star has signed a contract that will run until December 2024, with an option to extend for a further year.

      Marcelo left Olympiacos by mutual consentCredit: Reuters
      The club announced the arrival of the veteran defender on Twitter.
      Fluminense posted a video of the player’s highlights from when he was at the club in his youth.
      The video was accompanied by the caption: “Your home is and always will be Fluminense, Marcelo.”
      The post was followed up by another tweet, saying, “Dude, it’s really true. O Marcelo it’s from Fluminense again.”
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      Speaking about the return to his boyhood club, Marcelo told club media: “It’s even difficult to express the meaning that this moment represents for me.
      “I’ve been dreaming of returning to my origins for many years, to the team that trained me and taught me what I know about football.”
      The 34-year-old spent two years in the senior squad of Fluminense between 2005 and 2007.
      He left the club for Real Madrid and spent 15 incredibly successful seasons with the club.
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      While at Los Blancos, Marcelo won six LaLigas, five Champions Leagues, two Copa del Reys, four Club World Cups, five Spanish Super Cups, and three UEFA Super Cups.
      He left the club in 2022 after his contract expired and joined Greek giants Olympiacos.
      However, after only playing five league games, his contract was mutually terminated paving the way for his return to Fluminense. More

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      Fans joke they know what Mark Noble is thinking as they clock hilarious reaction to West Ham Europa draw

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      WEST HAM fans reckon they know what Mark Noble was thinking after his hilarious reaction to the Europa Conference League draw. The former midfielder was in Switzerland to find out who West Ham’s opponents would be in the round of 16.
      Mark Noble is now West Ham’s sporting directorCredit: Rex
      Noble was spotted smirking when the Hammers’ name came out of the hatCredit: Twitter: Don Hutchison
      David Moyes’ side topped Group B with six wins from six games, becoming the first side to do so in the two year history of the competition.
      They were drawn against Cypriot First Division leaders AEK Larnaca.
      And supporters jokes the former skipper fancies a few nights on the Aiya Napa strip around the away leg.
      Former Hammers midfielder Don Hutchinson was quick to take to Twitter posting a picture of Noble smirking following the draw.
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      He captioned it: “I know exactly what @Noble16Mark is thinking, with the draw against Larnaca…..A trip to Ayia Napa 🤪”
      One user responded: “That’s certainly my plan Don!”
      Another added: “Bet you would like to join him Don.”
      Former Premier League striker Glenn Murray simply reacted with three laughing emojis.
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      Noble retired at the end of last season having spent his entire career with the Hammers and is now the clubs sporting director.
      The East London side made the semi finals of the Europa League last season before being eliminated by eventual winners Eintracht Frankfurt.
      West Ham are the only English representatives in the Conference League and will likely face competition from Italian side Lazio and Spanish side Villarreal in their quest to lift the trophy. More

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      ‘We deserve to lose’ – Even some Newcastle fans are cringing at ‘horrific’ Carabao Cup final song before Man Utd clash

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      NEWCASTLE fans have been left cringing after a season ticket holder released a ‘rave’ song ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final. Eddie Howe’s men take on Manchester United at Wembley aiming to win a first trophy in 68 years.
      Toon fan Kevin Hogg, who goes by the name MC Tazo, made the song
      Newcastle players and staff celebrate reaching the Carabao Cup final.Credit: Getty
      Fans are understandably in a great mood with the Magpies flying high and the dark days of Mike Ashley’s ownership well behind them.
      And one member of the Toon Army took it upon himself to release a song to mark the club’s historic trip to Wembley.
      It includes lyrics like: “Geordie boys make some noise we’re going to Wembley. So tell yi ma, tell yi ma you won’t be home for tea.”
      Rival fans have piled in on social media to say how embarrassing it – and even some Newcastle supporters are cringing.
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      One commented: “God it’s getting worse!! Newcastle getting to a cup final has turned into a absolute cringe fest.”
      Another said: “Wow, just wow. How embarrassing.”
      A third added: “Makes me feel sick”
      A fourth said: “Wtf is this. They deserve to lose for this nonsense alone.”
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      The man behind the song is Toon fan Kevin Hogg who goes by the name MC Tazo.
      Speaking on BBC Radio Newcastle Hogg explained how the song came about.
      He said: “It’s an underground thing and has been in the North East for 20 years, but over the years more big name DJs are playing Makina and it’s getting more commercial.”
      He added: “After they (Newcastle) beat Southampton, one of my friends said you’ll need to do a rhyme about Wembley and I was in my work van and I just wrote it to a track that I was already working on.”
      He concluded: “I got home and explained to the kids that we would do a TikTok video just for a laugh, and it just went from there.”
      The Carabao Cup final kicks off at 4.30pm on Sunday. More

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      Fans all say same thing as Liverpool star revealed to be ‘peak of masculinity’ according to artificial intelligence

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      FOOTBALL fans have been left in hysterics after discovering a Liverpool star is the ‘peak of masculinity’ according to artificial intelligence. A Reddit user ran a picture of his face through a masculinity filter 37 times and the result was startling… as it was the spitting image of Premier League star James Milner.
      This is what ‘peak masculinity’ looks like according to artificial intelligence
      Incredibly, it looks just like James MilnerCredit: Reuters
      The user said: “Ran my face through masculine filter 37 times, until it stopped making changes, apparently this is peak masculinity.”
      Twitter account S***postGateway reposted the image which has now been viewed 3.9million times.
      Fans were quick to pick up on how the image looked just like current Liverpool star Milner.
      Some even suggested there was an element of Gareth Bale in there too.
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      A Twitter user said: “To be fair, James Milner is definitely the peak of masculinity.”
      Another added: ” If James Milner had a baby with Gareth Bale.”
      A third cheekily commented: “Surely you mean boring James Milner.”
      A fourth said: “Cross between Milner and (Marvel villain) Thanos.”
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      Milner, 37, joined Liverpool on a free transfer from rivals Manchester City back in 2015.
      He’s featured 16 times in the Premier League for the Reds this season but is out of contract in June.
      The Englishman has made 604 appearances in the Premier League ranking him fourth on the all time list behind Frank Lampard in third. More

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      Watch Jamie Carragher’s incredible reaction as Darwin Nunez’s backheel goal interrupts his TAKEAWAY

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER was put through an emotional grinder during Liverpool’s defeat to Real Madrid.The former Red was watching on for CBS as part of his pundit work and felt the full force of disappointment as Liverpool threw away a two-goal lead in the Champions League tie.

      Jamie Carragher went through all the emotions during Liverpool’s clash with Real MadridCredit: Twitter – @CBSSportsGolazo
      He was still eating when Darwin Nunez scoredCredit: Twitter – @CBSSportsGolazo
      But was left unimpressed when Vinicius Jnr equalisedCredit: Twitter – @CBSSportsGolazo
      He was then tinted to black and white as Madrid pulled awayCredit: Twitter – @CBSSportsGolazo
      A video published on Twitter showed his reactions to each goal in the game.
      As Darwin Nunez netted a surprisingly early opener, Carragher was caught off guard as he and his co-pundit Micah Richards were still tucking into their takeaway dinner.
      Through a mouth full of food, Carragher exclaimed: “How about that!!”
      For Mohamed Salah’s goal, in which the attacker pounced on an error from Thibaut Courtois, Carragher appeared to hit back at someone claiming that Liverpool had some form of luck previously.
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      While slamming his hands on the table with joy, he yelled, “Was that lucky?”
      However, that is when the happiness ended after Vinicius Jnr fired in Madrid’s first goal, Carragher complained: “F****** hell lads.”
      And after the Brazilian equalised following a mistake from Alisson, he said: “Just pass it lads do the simple thing, don’t try to be clever.”
      For Madrid’s next three goals, Mad World by Gary Jules starts to play as Carragher’s face is faded to back and white.
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      The look across Carragher’s face spoke a thousand words as he was left unimpressed with the scoreline at Anfield.
      The video went viral on social media as fans loved watching Carragher being put through the wringer.
      He even responded to the clip by saying: “I love football & hate football!”
      While one fan commented: “That’s made my morning 😂.”
      A second tweeted: “He passed through all the stages of ecstasy and agony, in a space of 46 minutes.”
      A third wrote: “Accurate representation of me last night 😂😂.”
      A fourth said: “This is football heritage 😂.”
      A fifth added: “All the emotions being a Red.” More

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      Thiago Silva’s wife incredibly ‘likes’ tweet blasting Chelsea boss Graham Potter as ‘deadbeat, tactless coach’

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      THIAGO SILVA’S wife has ‘liked’ a tweet blasting Graham Potter as a “deadbeat coach”. The Blues boss is coming under increasing pressure over Chelsea’s underwhelming results which hit their lowest point on Saturday with defeat against managerless Southampton.
      After a run of league draws, defeat against Southampton has once again left the spotlight on Chelsea’s managerCredit: PA
      Belle, or Isabelle, Silva is rarely shy when it comes to giving her opinion on Thiago’s clubCredit: Instagram @bellesilva
      This is the tweet that Belle, Thiago’s wife, has liked on Twitter
      Boos reigned down on Stamford Bridge at full-time after James Ward-Prowse’s fantastic first-half free-kick gave bottom of the table Saints an unlikely away win.
      While some fans continue to argue Potter needs more time, others have began taking aim at the former Brighton boss.
      And Belle Silva has hit the like button on one of the more critical tweets that has been sent regarding the under-fire manager.
      One fan asked her on Twitter: “Can you ask [Thiago] Silva to coach our club himself because we have a deadbeat tacticless coach who doesn’t know what he is doing.
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      “He doesn’t even understand that is Chelsea football club – he thinks he is still at Brighton.”
      Belle has not been shy about giving her opinion previously regarding the club – during the both the good times and the bad.
      She tweeted out the lyrics to Chelsea’s anthem “Blue is the colour” when it was announced that Silva had signed a contract extension.
      Earlier this year she also took aim at Blues fans for booing following defeat against Man City.
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      Thiago and Belle have two children togetherCredit: Instagram @bellesilva
      It’s been a very difficult 2023 for the club with only a single win to show for 10 games in all competitions.
      January also saw an unprecedented amount of money spent and players recruited with the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Felix and Enzo Fernandez bought in to reverse the club’s fortunes.
      But the squad has yet to gel and a high-quality goalscorer is visibly missing.
      With Potter’s job still reportedly safe, Chelsea have a trip to bitter rivals Tottenham up next week before a home game against Leeds and the return leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Dortmund. More