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      Ex-Premier League star Yannick Bolasie seals random transfer as fans say ‘this guy has toured the world’

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      YANNICK BOLASIE has completed the most surprising move of his 15-club career.Newly-promoted Brazilian top-flight side Criciuma have signed the former Crystal Palace and Everton winger, 34.Yannick Bolasie spent three months with Swansea and is now off to BrazilCredit: GettyBolasie’s most successful spell came in four years with Crystal PalaceFans on social media responded by saluting the ex-DR Congo’s cult spells in the Premier League.And one posted: “This guy has toured the whole world.”Yet the 6ft 2ins French-born ace has never before played outside Europe.Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirmed Bolasie’s arrival at Criciuma on Monday following a medical.READ MORE TOP STORIESThe club – little-known on this side of the globe – pulled off their greatest achievement as long ago as 1991 when lifting the Brazilian Cup.But Criciuma are the biggest team in the state of Santa Catarina, having also won Serie B in 2002 and Serie C four years later.The south-east Brazilian city is the core of the country’s flooring and home materials industry – and the second-largest such centre in the world.Now Bolasie hopes to raise the roof on Criciuma’s 19,900-capacity Estadio Heriberto Hulse stadium following what might be the last major move of his career.Most read in FootballBolasie bowed out of English football with the Championship SwansCredit: GettyHe’s been without a club since a short-term deal with Swansea ended in January – just as Luke Williams replaced sacked boss Michael Duff at the Championship side.Ex-Notts County manager Williams said of Bolasie’s departure: “Yannick has been great to work with. Everton aces Bolasie, Tom Davies and Niasse recreate Wayne Rooney wonder goal “He has been a real professional and we wish him well in whatever is next for him.”Non-leaguers Hillingdon Borough were Bolasie’s first club in 2006.Then came the first hint of his globe-trotting to come, via Maltese Premier League side Floriana.Three years with Plymouth Argyle followed, including loan stints with Rushden & Diamonds and Barnet.After switching to Bristol City he enjoyed his peak times – with Palace from 2012-2016.Having helped the Eagles back up to the Prem, Everton swooped in a £25million deal.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut a cruciate ligament injury undermined his five years at Goodison Park, leading to loan stints with Aston Villa, Anderlecht, Sporting Lisbon and Middlesbrough.Bolasie tried out Turkey for two years with Caykur Rizespor – before just a couple of months with Swansea and now his first taste of football in South America.Bolasie was with Everton from 2016 to 2021 but soon after arriving spent 12 months out with a cruciate ligament injuryCredit: PA:Empics Sport More

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      Andy Ruiz Jr absorbed the exact same brutal punch from Anthony Joshua that KO’d Francis Ngannou

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      BOXING fans claimed Andy Ruiz Jr absorbed the exact same brutal punch from Anthony Joshua that knocked out Francis Ngannou. Joshua finished Ngannou after three knockdowns and one final ruthless right hand. Francis Ngannou was knocked out by an Anthony Joshua right handCredit: GettyThe same right hand was absorbed by Andy Ruiz JrCredit: Sky Sports via X formerly TwitterBut users on social media pointed out that it was similar to the same shot that AJ landed on Ruiz after flooring him in their 2019 bout. Ruiz took the shot and moments later dropped Joshua himself before setting up a famous upset victory. And fans were quick to point out the similarities in the two incidents.One said: “Same punch that killed Francis Ngannou for a couple mins Andy Ruiz ate like it was a hamburger & caught Joshua w/ his own shot. Boxers have better chins too. Boxing rules the UFC.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother added: “Ruiz got an iron chin.”At the time of Joshua’s KO blow to Ngannou, the ex-UFC champion had already been down twice before. Whereas Ruiz – who later lost the rematch to Joshua – had been floored with a left hook. So fans were quick to defend Ngannou as one argued: “This difference is in perception and reaction time. Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “Ruiz probably knew it was coming even when he got hit. Ngannou never saw it.”Another hit back: “Absolute rubbish. One was a follow up on a temple shot knockdown that almost finished the fight. Paris Fury looks horrified as Francis Ngannou collapses to floor after he’s brutally knocked out by Anthony Joshua”He was badly hurt before he ate this shot.”Ngannou was KO’d for the first time in his MMA and boxing career but joked he could not even feel the finishing shot. He said: “That was a clean one.“In fact, I didn’t feel the punch. That’s what the knockout is about. I don’t feel any pain.”That’s how I know I was knocked out. It was quite special because it stopped me. It did what Tyson Fury couldn’t do.”Joshua knocked out Ngannou in round twoCredit: Getty More

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      Conor McGregor posts three-word reaction to Anthony Joshua’s savage KO of ex-UFC champ Francis Ngannou

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      CONOR McGREGOR posted a three-word reaction to Anthony Joshua’s savage knockout of Francis Ngannou.AJ finished the ex-UFC champion in two rounds following three knockdowns and one final ruthless right hand.Conor McGregor had a three-word reaction to Anthony Joshua’s KO of Francis NgannouCredit: GettyJoshua stopped Ngannou in two roundsCredit: GettyIt sent shockwaves around the boxing and MMA world with McGregor left in awe as he commented on Joshua’s Instagram post. He wrote: “Nah man. Madness.”McGregor, 35, was ringside in October when Ngannou, 37, made his boxing debut against Tyson Fury. And he astonishingly dropped Fury, 35, only to lose a controversial split-decision. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut Joshua, 34, made no mistake in restoring order in the ring with the savage KO, leaving Ngannou’s future in boxing up in the air. Although the heavyweight star insisted his business in boxing is not over yet. Ngannou said: “You can be sure I’m not done here. It was not my day. He was way better than me. “It sucks, but it’s the game. We all know that.”Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Joshua embraced with Ngannou moments after the stunning KO and even urged him to remain in boxing.He said: “You’re an inspiration. ‘You’ll beat a lot of people. Don’t leave boxing. Don’t leave boxing.”Joshua, 34, then added: “If you need anything, let me know, but we’ll speak another time.”Paris Fury looks horrified as Francis Ngannou collapses to floor after he’s brutally knocked out by Anthony Joshua More

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      Sergio Aguero reveals he’s expecting child with stunning model girlfriend, 27, in touching post months after break-up

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      SERGIO AGUERO has revealed he is expecting a child with his stunning model girlfriend.The former Manchester City star shared a touching post on social media to announce the news.Sergio Aguero and Sofia Calzetti are having a babyCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiThey shared a post on Instagram confirming their pregnancyCredit: Instagram_@soficalzettiAguero, 35, and Sofi Calzetti confirmed that they are expecting a daughter The post on Instagram showed the couple’s hands holding each other.Next to the hands were two pictures of Sofi’s ultrasound showing the baby in the womb.The post was captioned: “Immense excitement! We’re waiting for you little girl.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey received plenty of congratulations from their followers in the comment section.One posted: “What a joy.”A second wrote: “That’s it! Congratulations to all of you!”A third commented: “Congrats guys!”Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL A fourth said: “Congratulations!!!”Another added: “Congratulations to the both of you.”Sergio Aguero puffs on cigar in Argentina dressing room after hijacking World Cup final celebrationsThe couple have appeared to reconcile after their break-up in September last year.The split happened after a video emerged that allegedly showed Sofi, 27, kissing another man in a nightclub.Aguero had confirmed their separation on his Twitch channel.However, Sofi insisted that she did not kiss another person.Recently, Aguero has broken his silence on claims that he could return to football after his heart scare while playing for Barcelona in 2021.He admitted that he would need to have many more tests if he is to come out of retirement and play for boyhood club Independiente.Aguero’s career by numbersSergio Aguero enjoyed a hugely successful career in which he won 20 titles and scored 427 goals in 756 appearance
      Career honours: Uefa Europa League, Uefa Super Cup, Premier League x 5, FA Cup, Carabao Cup x 6, Community Shield x 3, Fifa Under-20 World Cup x 2, Olympic Gold Medal, Copa America

      Independiente (2002-2006) – 56 games, 23 goals
      Atletico Madrid (2006-2011) – 234 games, 102 goals
      Manchester City (2011-2021) – 390 games, 260 goals
      Barcelona (2021) – 5 games, 1 goal
      Argentina (2006 – 2021) – 101 games, 41 goals

      The couple have appeared to reconcile after breaking up in SeptemberCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiThere was a video that allegedly showed her kissing another manCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiSofia is an Argentine modelCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiSofia has more than 800,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @soficalzettiShe is also a founder of an activewear companyCredit: Instagram @soficalzetti More

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      Boxer Ryan Garcia posts bizarre vid claiming he’s DEAD with ‘throat slit’ as ex Andrea Celina urges fans ‘pray for him’

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      BOXER Ryan Garcia has sparked concern among his fans after a bizarre video claiming he is dead was posted on his social media.The disturbing six-second clip was shared on the star’s Instagram and X account and it momentarily shows the figure of a man inside a house.Ryan Garcia is gearing up for a spring showdown with Devin HaneyCredit: GETTYThe 25-year-old has sparked serious concerns after his recent social media postsCredit: GETTYThe strange video was posted on X and InstagramGarcia’s ex-wife Andrea Celina is among those concerned about the boxerCredit: INSTAGRAM@DREACELINAThe clip is accompanied by the alarming caption: ”We got him boys. RYAN GARCIA RIP B***H. 666.”Video is exactly 666 in time. WE TOLD YOU WE WERE COMING.” followed by a series of random letters.It is unclear whether the social media posts were shared by the boxer or someone else.The boxing star’s ex-wife has expressed her fears following the worrying social media post.READ MORE IN BOXINGAndrea Celina has been in contact with the 25-year-old since the harrowing post but said she is still concerned about the father of her two children and urged his fans to pray for him.She wrote on her Instagram story: “‘If all my followers who are believers can you please pray for Ryan.”‘We are not together and I’ve been in contact with him and he may seem fine but he is not.”I know in my heart he is being heavily oppressed.Most read in Boxing”This is not a troll, I’m genuinely concerned and so is all his family members.”We are not part of any of this and want him to get better but this IS REAL. Pray for him.”However, Garcia’s dad, Henry, was quick to respond insisting his son is “trolling” his followers.Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia agree deal for mega-fight in SEVENTH bout between rivals as date and location is revealedHe wrote: “Yes Ryan is ok, he’s just trolling the wrong way.Henry, however, claimed all is not what it seems behind the scenes, adding: “There’s more to it. Trust.”Regardless the bizarre clip sparked concern about the boxer’s well-being with some fans claiming he’s been hacked and others believe he is unwell.MMA fighter Dillon Danis commented on the Instagram post: “I’ll pay for you to get help man feel bad for you.”Another fan said: “Please tell me Ryan is ok…”And one wrote: “Come on Ryan… We need to know your are ok. Ive been jumping on line all day for updates. “From literally the very moment this was posted.. Just something from someone. please.””Hope you’re okay Ryan,” someone else wrote.It comes after the former interim WBC lightweight champion celebrated the birth of his third child – his second with Celina – in January 2024.He gushed over the the arrival of his son on social media, just HOURS before announcing his separation from Celina.In a now-deleted post, he wrote: ” As I step into a new chapter in my life, it’s with a heavy heart to share that Drea and I have decided to divorce.”While this decision marks the end of our marriage, it’s important to emphasize that our relationship as co-parents remains our top priority.’He went on: ‘Throughout our years together, Drea has been an incredible partner and an even more extraordinary mother to our two children.”I’m deeply grateful for the years we shared and for her unwavering commitment to our family.”As we move forward, my focus remains on the health and wellbeing of our two beautiful kids. They are and will always be my first priority.”I’m fully committed to working with Drea to make sure our children’s needs and best interests always guide our path forward.”I believe our mutual devotion to our children is rock solid, and I trust that together we will provide them with the love, support and stability that they need.”READ MORE SUN STORIESGarcia is now dating Australian model Mikaela Testa, who he recently revealed he plans to train for a Misfits boxing match.SunSport have reached out to Garcia’s promoters – Golden Boy Promotions – for comment.If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.Celina took to Instagram to claim her ex-husband is not wellCredit: INSTAGRAM@DREACELINARyan Garcia’s social media activity has left boxing fans concerned about his well-beingCredit: gettyRyan Garcia’s father, Henry, has claimed his son is just “trolling” with his social media anticsCredit: THE US SUN More

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      Chelsea star Wesley Fofana and wife mysteriously unfollow each other on Instagram with photos of lavish wedding deleted

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      CHELSEA’S Wesley Fofana and wife Cyrine have sparked a mystery by unfollowing each other on Instagram and deleting wedding photos.The glamorous couple only wed in 2022, at the plush Yacht Club De Monaco, after announcing their relationship the year before on social media.Wesley Fofana married Cyrine in MonacoCredit: Instagram @lawestt_Cyrine has more than 15,000 fans on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @cyrinesbrFofana and Cyrine have made big changes to their profilesCredit: Instagram @lawestt_But online fans of the France centre-back and his partner might be stunned to see dramatic changes to their profiles.Question marks were first raised last year when Cyrine – a vice-president at a marketing consultancy – made her page private.Speculation faded for a while once her page returned to public access.But now their latest action on Instagram has reignited talk over their relationship.READ MORE TOP STORIESFofana, who has 786,000 followers, and Cyrine, who has 15,600, have stopped following each other on their popular accounts.That means, if you go to one of their accounts, it comes out blank if you type in their partner’s name.They have also taken down photos of themselves together, – having previously offered several happy images together for the public to see.And fans might think it is particularly telling that two especially romantic pics now appear to be absent.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON FOOTBALLCyrine had previously shared a snap of the couple about to kiss on the steps as they boarded a private jet.And another photo showed the successful Frenchwoman being lavished on a past Valentine’s Day with roses and handbags.I broke down in tears in the en-suite’ reveals Steve Sidwell as ex-Chelsea star opens up on way football career endedIn fact, the sole posts left from their wedding day and other special events only come up in the tagged sections of their profiles.In other words, they can only be seen if other people have posted them.The pair, both from Marseille, used to love posting glitzy shots together – until the latest development.For example, Cyrine was snapped in a sleeveless mini-dress and her husband in a white suit at a Louis Vuitton show last summer.It all follows their move to London two years ago after Fofana moved from Leicester to Chelsea.Meanwhile, the 23-year-old is still not fully fit following reconstruction surgery on his  anterior cruciate ligament last July.The Blues hope the former Saint-Etienne ace will be available before the end of the season.The couple have attended star-studded events together in the pastCredit: Instagram @lawestt_A puzzle has been created by Cyrine and Wesley’s recent Instagram actionCredit: INSTAGRAM @cyrinesbrCyrine regularly shares glamorous shots on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @cyrinesbr More

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      Eagle-eyed fans spot huge controversy in Newcastle’s penalty shootout win over Blackburn in FA Cup

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      STUNNED viewers claim Blackburn were robbed in Newcastle’s FA Cup shootout triumph – after spotting a major controversy.Keen-eyed fans are convinced Toon’s hero keeper Martin Dubravka was off his line before foiling Dom Hyam from the very last penalty.
      Fans say Dom Hyam’s penalty should have been retaken as Newcastle’s shootout hero’s hero keeper Martin Dubravka was off his line
      Dubravka celebrates as the Toon pipped Blackburn in the shootoutCredit: Getty
      Hyam was the unlucky Rovers ace in the contentious finaleCredit: Alamy

      Supporters were especially frustrated because the FA Cup does NOT have VAR for ties played in non-Premier League stadiums – meaning no video replays could settle the issue.
      The mediocre Magpies scraped into the quarter-finals 4-3 on spot-kicks after Championship side Rovers deservedly held them 1-1 after extra time.
      But fans rushed to point out what they believe was a lucky let-off for Dubravka – worsened by the “unfairness” of having no VAR.
      The Slovak, who earlier saved Sammie Szmodics’ shootout penalty, dived low to repeat the feat from Hyam’s low effort.
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      But fans posted clips of the stopper with both his feet appearing to be in front of the line before Rovers’ Scottish defender took his kick.
      If true, that means the penalty should have been retaken – giving Blackburn another chance to take the spot-kicks to sudden death.
      One wrote: “Dubravka was off his line when Hyam’s penalty was being taken. If it had VAR involved it would’ve been retaken.”
      Another said: “Would have been quite funny if Newcastle had been denied victory by Dubravka coming off his line for the first time all season.”
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      And a third commented: “Dubravka was off his line oops.”
      A fourth could not have been more wrong when he stated: “Nobody going to mention Dubravka off his line, thought not.”
      Blackburn vs Newcastle STOPPED mid-match after protest with players forced to step in during FA Cup clash
      That’s because loads of fans swarmed onto social media to note the keeper’s contentious positioning.
      However, viewers were divided on whether the absence of VAR was a positive thing overall for an epic tie.
      One argued: “No VAR and a brilliant game of non stop action. Loads loads of chances by both teams!! Even at the end there VAR would have disallowed the last pen as Dubravka was off his line.”
      Anthony Gordon’s 71st-minute opener for the Toon had earlier been cancelled out by Szmodics ahead of extra time and the shootout saga. More

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      Fan’s baffling request picked up by BBC mic on live TV during Blackburn’s FA Cup clash with Newcastle

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      BBC viewers were left baffled while watching the broadcaster’s coverage of Blackburn and Newcastle’s FA Cup game. A pitchside microphone picked up audio of an odd request from a fan.
      A BBC mic picked up a strange request from a fan at Ewood ParkCredit: Getty
      Roughly 13 minutes and 45 seconds into the game a fan could be heard appearing to shout a finger-fuelled request.
      The fan could be heard shouting a name before yelling: “Show us your fingers!”
      One said: “BBC need to sort this sound out! Really struggling to hear commentary, apart from ‘show us your fingers’ 🤔😂.”
      A second said: “A Blackburn fan shouting ‘SHOW US YA FINGERS’ being picked up on the BBC microphones is the true magic of the FA Cup.”
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      While a third added: “Did I just hear correct on BBC that someone in the crowd shouted ‘Giz a look at your fingers’?”
      The game between Blackburn and Newcastle was delayed by 15 minutes as fans struggled to get into the stadium.
      It was then stopped around 15 minutes into the match as the home support threw tennis balls on the pitch from the Ronnie Clayton stand.
      The move appeared to be directed in protest against Blackburn’s owners.
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      The BBC claims chants of “We want Venky’s out” could be heard in some sections of the stadium at the time.
      Players from both teams came together to clear the pitch.
      Roy Keane unimpressed by Jack Grealish and Ross Barkley’s tunnel antics in FA Cup
      It took several minutes for the balls to be either picked up or kicked into off the pitch.
      And the two sides breathed a sigh of relief as the ref deemed it safe to play on.
      Newcastle legend, and Blackburn title winner, Alan Shearer was at Ewood Park as part of BBC’s FA Cup coverage for the fifth-round tie.
      He was joined by Gary Lineker and Micah Richards in the studio for the game.
      This had viewers with a dilemma considering ITV’s own panel of pundits.
      Newcastle went into the quarters after a penalty shootout win.
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      Elsewhere, Man City thrashed Luton 6-2 with Erling Haaland netting five goals.
      Meanwhile, Leicester also progressed past Bournemouth 1-0 after extra time. More