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      Fans all say the same thing as WBC boxing chief slams Jake Paul ‘haters’ after big win over UFC legend Anderson Silva

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      BOXING fans slammed WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman after he praised Jake Paul and branded his critics “bitter” and “haters”.Paul defeated UFC legend Anderson Silva via unanimous decision on Saturday in the biggest victory of his young boxing career.
      Jake Paul defeated UFC legend Anderson Silva and was praised by the WBC presidentCredit: Reuters
      Fans slammed WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman for praising Jake PaulCredit: EPA
      Sulaiman took to Twitter where he congratulated the 25-year-old American for a “sensational” and “entertaining” victory over Silva.
      The WBC president dubbed the YouTuber a “legit fighter” and lambasted anyone who doubts his talent.
      Sulaiman tweeted: “After last night whoever says @jakepaul is not a legit fighter is simply bitter and a hater.
      “Congratulations on a sensational & entertaining win and great show of sportsmanship #fairplay.”
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      But fans quickly responded by accurately pointing out that Paul has yet to beat an actual boxer.
      The Problem Child has won all of his six fights so far against YouTuber AnEsonGib, ex-basketball player Nate Robinson and retired MMA fighters Ben Askren, Silva and Tyron Woodley, whom he beat twice.
      One fan tweeted: “Lol. Sulaiman trying to get in on it. Paul has no wins against an actual boxer.”
      Another posted: “Can’t say that yet. He fights MMA fighters, not boxers.”
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      A third wrote: “Agreed!! He beats Tyson Fury every day of the week.”
      This fan commented: “He’s not a boxer because he doesn’t fight boxers it’s simple really.”
      Another tweeted: “Still never fought a pro boxer lol. Only YouTubers and retired non boxing athletes.”
      The closest Paul has ever come to facing an actual boxer was Tommy Fury.
      Their fight was scheduled for December but Fury pulled out after suffering a broken rib and chest infection. More

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      West Ham slam ‘hateful’ online racist abuse aimed at Hawa Cissoko as Irons star calls out trolls

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      HAWA CISSOKO hit back at trolls who sent her racist abuse online after she was sent off during West Ham’s win at Aston Villa.The Hammers confirmed the Irons defender received “racist and abusive messages” following an altercation with Villa player Sarah Mayling.
      Hawa Cissoko received racially abusive messages following West Ham’s defeat of Aston Villa in a WSL match on October 15Credit: Getty
      The Irons defender was targeted by social media accounts sending derogatory messages after she was sent off during the game at Bescot StadiumCredit: Rex
      And the France centre-back, 25, took to Twitter to share details of horrific posts sent from online accounts after the incident last Saturday.
      Language included the use of the N-word and derogatory references to her skin colour.
      In a written statement West Ham said they were “disgusted by the hateful content”.
      The club, whose WSL side face Reading at home on Sunday, have since passed the abusive posts to the police. 
      The Irons also reported accounts that targeted Cissoko to “the relevant” social media firms.
      In their statement, West Ham said: “We can confirm that we have reported a number of racist and abusive messages directed at our player following Saturday’s Barclays Women’s Super League fixture against Aston Villa.
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      “The defender received a red card for clashing with an opponent in the closing stages of the Hammers’ battling 2-1 victory at the Bescot Stadium. 
      “While we in no way condone Hawa’s actions on the pitch, for which she has apologised, everyone at the club is disgusted by the hateful content of the online messages subsequently sent to her. 
      “They have been passed directly to the police and reported to the relevant social media companies.”
      The club added: “There is no place for this in society and we condemn it unreservedly.
      “Hawa continues to receive the full support of everyone at the Club, including through our dedicated Employee Assistance Programme, which provides care and protection for the wellbeing of all staff.
      “West Ham United continues to be unequivocal in its stance – we have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination.
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      “We urge social media platforms and regulatory authorities to strengthen their measures to prevent this abhorrent behaviour.”
      “Today Cissoko published a written apology to Mayling, West Ham fans and her team-mates following the red card incident. 
      The defender was sent off following a physical spat with the Villa defender in the late stages of the Villans’ home clash with the Irons.
      Cissoko, who has made 35 WSL appearances since her 2020 Hammers move, tweeted: ‘There was no excuse for my reaction especially as I am considered to be a role model to others. 
      “I would like to apologise to my opponent, my team-mates and our supporters.
      “In contrast to those finding pleasure in sending me abusive and hateful messages, a massive thank you to those who have sent me words of support.”
      Hammers players including Lucy Parker tweeted words of support for Cissoko.

      And Villa boss Carla Ward hit out at abuse aimed at the defender and Mayling following her team’s narrow loss last weekend.
      Ward, whose team visit Everton on Sunday, said: “They were involved in an altercation which happened in a highly-charged and emotional game.
      “I’m sure they are both very sorry for the incident that happened but neither of them deserves to have to go through that.”
      Carla Ward criticised online abuse directed at Cissoko and MaylingCredit: PA
      This afternoon the FA denounced racially hateful posts sent to players via social media. 
      In a tweeted statement, the FA said: “This is yet another example of vile racist abuse being directed towards players in English football.
      “We strongly condemn this and we continue to be clear that perpetrators of online abuse must face real-life consequences for their actions.” More

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      PSG ‘ran smear campaign against Kylian Mbappe and hired army of fake Twitter followers to criticise star’

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN allegedly ran a smear campaign against striker Kylian Mbappe, even hiring Twitter followers to criticise the French star.Reports surfaced on Tuesday night suggesting that Mbappe wants to leave the club as early as January.
      Mbappe’s relationship with PSG is reportedly “completely broken”Credit: Getty
      It is claimed the relationship between the player and club is “completely broken” and that there is “no way back”.
      Now more detail has come out, with a Mediapart investigation alleging that PSG have created fake Twitter accounts to lead campaigns against various outlets and employees of the club.
      One of those is reportedly star player Mbappe.
      An example given comes from March 2019 when there was speculation surrounding Mbappe joining Real Madrid.
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      The forward came out and stated he was happy at PSG despite them having just been eliminated from the Champions League.
      And an account going by the name of Paname Squad – which Mediapart allege was provided with information by PSG – congratulated Mbappe on his decision, while insisting he “work in silence”.
      The same account then slammed the decision to give him the Ligue 1 player of the year award.
      Meanwhile, PSG have denied allegations accusing them of creating a smear campaign.
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      The club say they have “never contacted an agency in order to damage individuals or institutions”.
      Mbappe only signed a new deal with PSG in the summer – which made him the highest-paid player in world football.
      Now he is seeking a way out of the club, with Real Madrid and Liverpool both being linked with a move for the World Cup winner.
      Just hours after it was revealed that Mbappe wants a transfer away from the French capital, sensational reports stated he had already signed a deal to join Real Madrid. More

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      Lionesses ace Lucy Bronze says ‘more education’ is required following Iker Casillas ‘joke’ tweet about coming out

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      LUCY BRONZE reckons more education is needed after Iker Casillas allegedly shared a social media post that appeared to suggest he was coming out.Her comments follow a tweet posted via the ex-Real Madrid star’s Twitter account which read: “I hope you respect me: I’m gay”.
      Lucy Bronze believes more education is needed on LGBTQ+ issues following the reaction to a tweet posted via Iker Casillas’s Twitter accountCredit: Reuters

      The former Real Madrid goalkeeper claimed his Twitter account had been hacked after the post was later deletedCredit: AFP
      The post, published on Sunday evening, was later deleted with Casillas claiming his account had been hacked.
      The former Spain goalkeeper, 41, faced a backlash from social media users after the tweet prompted homophobic comments from multiple Twitter accounts.
      Bronze is a champion of BT Sport’s Hope not Hate campaign against online abuse.
      And the England star believes more conversations need to be had to make social media platforms and the real world better places for people within the LGBTQ+ community.
      The Barcelona full-back, 30, told reporters said: “Obviously at the beginning, no one really knew it was a joke,” Bronze said.
      “But I think the reaction that has been had on social media from the beginning of not knowing what it was to then thinking it was a joke, to thinking it was hacked.
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      “Whatever it was, the reaction just shows that there still needs to be a lot of education and a lot more openness about these kinds of subjects because that kind of reaction wasn’t normal.
      “It shows that there is still a lot of education and still a lot of conversations to be had to make the world and social media better places.
      “Places where people are more comfortable to have open conversations.”
      Prior to deleting the tweet, which had 250,000 likes, Casillas received a response from former Barcelona skipper Carlos Puyol, which appeared to take things further.

      The ex-Nou Camp star, 44, who won 18 major trophies with Barca, tweeted a reply which said, ‘It’s time to tell our story, Iker’, alongside emojis of a kiss and a heart.
      However, Casillas deleted the post after an hour and later wrote: “Hacked account. Luckily everything in order.
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      “Apologies to all my followers. And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community.”
      And Puyol also published an apology following his post stating: “I messed up. I’m sorry for a bad joke which had no bad intention, which was totally out of place.
      “I understand that I may have hurt someone’s feelings. All my respect and support towards the LGBTQ+ community.”

      Casillas’s and Puyol’s actions prompted anger within the LGBTQ+ community and dismay from several current and retired football aces.
      Earlier today campaign group Football vs Homophobia tweeted: “The FVH campaign would like to thank those from the LGBTQ+ community and allies who challenged the homophobia seen across social media on Sunday as a result of the tweets posted by Iker Casillas and Carlos Puyol.

      “We note that apologies have been made by both former players.
      “The consequences of their clumsy joke were a reminder of how, despite recent advances, men’s football and its culture can often be unwelcoming and unsafe for gay and bisexual players, coaches, match officials and fans.
      “We continue to encourage everyone in football to create those inclusive spaces.” More

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      ‘Beyond disrespectful’ – Josh Cavallo SLAMS Iker Casillas for ‘coming out as gay’ as Spaniard says Twitter was hacked

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      JOSH CAVALLO has slammed Iker Casillas and Carles Puyol for being “beyond disrespectful” after a tweet from Casillas’ account said “I’m gay.”Australian star Cavallo, 22, bravely came out as gay last year, becoming the first active male professional to do so.
      Josh Cavallo has slammed Iker Casillas and Carles PuyolCredit: AFP More

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      What did Iker Casillas say on Twitter?

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      IKER CASILLAS has come under fire after a tweet was posted to his account that made it appear as if he was coming out as gay.The former Real Madrid goalkeeper seems to have deleted the post shortly afterwards, with many fans commenting on the controversy.
      What did Iker Casillas say on Twitter?
      A post was made on Iker Casillas’ Twitter account on Sunday, October 9, 2022, saying: “I hope you respect me: I’m gay.”
      Spanish publication AS claimed that this was a bid to stop tabloids in Spain writing about the 2010 World Cup winner.
      However, in the afternoon of the same day, Iker Casillas tweeted once again, this time claiming that he was not the one that made the previous post, but that he was hacked.
      He said: “Hacked account.
      Iker Casillas and Carles Puyol became friends after being rivals playing for Real Madrid and Barcelona respectivelyCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      “Luckily everything in order.
      “Apologies to all my followers.
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      “And of course, more apologies to the LGBT community.”
      In March 2021, Casillas confirmed that he and his ex-wife, sports journalist Sara Carbonero, had parted ways, after being married for five years and having two children.
      In September 2022, he was rumoured to be dating Gerard Pique’s former partner Shakira, however, he put an end to the claims.
      What was Carles Puyol’s response?
      Former Barcelona centre-back Carles Puyol was one of the highest-profile people to respond to Casillas’ tweet.
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      He said: “The time has come to tell our story, Iker.”
      The tweet gathered many furious replies from Twitter users such as Jonny Sharples – a popular England fan.
      He said: “Iker Casillas and Carles Puyol’s tweets were pathetic and all they’ve achieved is to embolden the homophobic attitudes that are already rife within football and within football fandom.
      “Slow progress is being made, things like this simply make it even slower.”
      As a sport, football has been under scrutiny for its culture and the lack of homosexual players in the male game.
      As of 2022, there is only one player that is openly gay and is playing in England’s top four divisions.
      That is Jake Daniels, a forward for Blackpool who came out in May 2022.
      Meanwhile, some argue that is very difficult for male footballers to come out as gay because bodies such as FIFA do not take them into consideration.
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      The next FIFA World Cup, kicking off in November 2022, will be held in Qatar – a country in which laws prohibit anyone to be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and it punishes any same-sex relations.
      ITV argued in an article that this reason is why there are more female footballers openly gay rather than male because their tournaments are not held in such countries. More

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      Watch outrageous moment footballer scores BACKFLIP penalty for second time in his career sending Twitter into meltdown

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      A RUSSIAN footballer sent Twitter into meltdown after scoring an outrageous BACKFLIP penalty.Norik Avdalyan caused a storm with his first effort four years ago playing for Rubin Kazan’s youth side.
      Norik Avdalyan scored another memorable penaltyCredit: Twitter
      He stepped up and jumped immediately into a backflipCredit: Twitter
      He made no mistake with the spectacular effortCredit: Twitter
      And he went back to his unique trickshot in action for Russian amateur club side Nefis Kazan.
      The 26-year-old winger stepped up to the spot kick as a regular penalty.
      But just as he went to take the right-footed strike, he adjusted his feet.
      And that enabled him to kick the ball and jump into a backflip in one smooth motion for a simply incredible stunt.
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      The bamboozled goalkeeper was left stranded in the middle of his goal as the ball flew past him into the back of the net.
      Special agent Adalyan, who wears the No007 like James Bond, ran away with his arms aloft in celebration as his stunned team-mates raced to join in.
      And fans on social media are convinced his “unorthodox but spectacular finish” should be in the running for the prestigious Puskas award for the best goal of the year – although he faces competition from non-league Clevedon Town AFC’s player Oli Babington. 
      One said: “Norik Avdalyan is guaranteed his place in history. He scored the most amazing penalty in history. Panenka, who?”
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      Another wrote: “No, it’s not a Playstation game. This penalty was kicked in real life by Norik Avdalyan in Russian football. incredible.”
      A third added: “Norik Avdalyan is crazy, isn’t he? The penalty with martial arts kick and somersault.”
      And a final user commented: “Nah, nah, nah, look how this boy named Norik Avdalyan kicked the penalty.”
      He scored his first backflip penalty for Rubin Kazan four years agoCredit: Twitter More

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      ‘Not a blooming clue!’ – Man Utd fans tear into Gary Neville after pundit tipped win… before City’s derby demolition job

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville has been lambasted online after predicting his former team would beat Manchester City.Neville’s pre-match claim didn’t age well at all as United were thrashed 6-3 at the Etihad following hat-tricks by Erling Haaland and Phil Foden.
      Gary Neville predicted Manchester United would beat Manchester City in the derbyCredit: Rex
      Manchester City thrashed Manchester United 6-3 and fans slammed Gary NevilleCredit: Rex
      The star pundit shared a clip on his personal Twitter account taunting ex-City ace and fellow Sky Sports analyst Micah Richards telling him Pep Guardiola’s side were “getting done” before kick-off.
      Neville said: “Well, I’ve just seen the teams here at the Etihad and this lot are getting done! They’re getting done.”
      Richards warned: “Don’t count your chickens, Gary. You’ve done this many times with [Jamie] Carragher.”
      However, Neville confidently responded: “My chickens have been counted.”
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      But that optimism couldn’t have lasted long as United found themselves 4-0 down by half-time.
      Fans flooded Neville’s comments section and didn’t hold back as they slammed his earlier words.
      One fan tweeted: “Gary Neville before the start of the game – City are getting done… Just like your punditry…not a blooming clue.”
      Another posted: “Listening to the Gary Neville commentary on Sky, he’s definitely holding back tears.”
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      A third wrote: “Is there a bigger jinx in world football than Gary Neville?”
      This supporter stated: “Oh dear, this has not aged well.”
      And that one tweeted: “You meant United were getting done, right?” More