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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.
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      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

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      Boxing legend Gennady Golovkin appears to hint at retirement by announcing shock career change

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      GENNADY GOLOVKIN appears to have confirmed his retirement from boxing after taking a prestigious job.The two-time unified middleweight champion is the new president of Kazakhstan’s National Olympic Committee.
      Golovkin is the new president of the Kazakhstan Olympic committeeCredit: X/@GGGBoxing
      The boxer, 41, took to X to confirm the news.
      He wrote: “I would like to express my sincere gratitude for everyone for all those warm wishes I am receiving all day on my election as NOC Kazakhstan President.
      “I am more than happy to represent my country in the global Olympic Movement.”
      ‘GGG’ has never confirmed his retirement from boxing but has not fought since 2022.
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      His last fight was a defeat at the end of his trilogy with Canelo Alvarez.
      Triple G looked a shadow of his former self on the night.
      In a further indication that he will leave boxing behind for good, he was ordered to defend his IBF middleweight title in February last year against Esquiva Falcao but opted to vacate his title rather than defend it.
      The same thing happened when the WBA ordered him to defend his title against Erislandy Lara one month later.
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      That led to heavy speculation that the Kazaskhstani would announce his retirement soon.
      But Eddie Hearn, who has promoted several Golovkin fights, insisted the boxer is not done yet though.
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      Hearn told Boxing Scene: “I haven’t talked to him in much depth about his career. But the impression that I get is that he definitely wants to continue fighting.
      “I think at 168, he was 160 for a long time. I think part of Gennady Golovkin is like ‘look, I don’t want to fight [Esquiva] Falcao, I don’t want to fight [Erislandy] Lara, so I don’t need the belts. My name carries enough value.'”
      Golovkin also insisted prior to his defeat to Canelo that he would not retire regardless of the result.
      The new Kazakhstan Olympic President said: “I would love to have a fight in my home country of Kazakhstan. You’ll see me in the ring (again), most likely I’ll continue.” More

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      ‘Delightful footballer and hugely charismatic man’, says Gary Lineker as BBC star leads tributes to legend Stan Bowles

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      GARY LINEKER has led tributes to Stan Bowles after it was announced the QPR legend has died aged 75 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s.Bowles was considered one of the biggest non-conformists of football in the 1970s.
      Stan Bowles passed away at the age of 75Credit: Rex
      Match of the Day host Gary Lineker led the tributes to the 1970’s football iconCredit: Rex
      And taking to X Lineker led the tributes to the Hoops icon.
      The Match of the Day host said: “Sorry to hear that Stan Bowles has died. A delightful footballer and hugely charismatic man.
      “Always loved watching him play. RIP Stan.”
      Bowles played 315 times for QPR and scored 97 goals between 1972 and 1979.
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      The club paid tribute to Bowles, saying: “It is with a heavy heart we have learned that QPR icon Stan Bowles sadly passed away this evening, aged 75.
      “All our thoughts are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. May he rest in peace.”
      Bowles became as well-known for his off-pitch antics as for his on-pitch ones, and once remarked: “Everywhere I went things seemed to end in chaos.
      He added: “I blew the lot on vodka and tonic, gambling and fags.
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      “Looking back, I think I overdid it on the tonic.”
      QPR manager Marti Cifuentes paid tribute by dedicating the club’s 2-1 comeback win over Rotherham to Bowles.
      One notable event during his career was Bowles agreeing a sponsorship deal with two boot companies before wearing one of each.
      Bowles also played for Manchester City, Bury, Crewe, Carlisle, Nottingham Forest and Leyton Orient before he retired at Brentford in 1984.
      The English Football League paid tribute by saying: “A wonderful player, a maverick, an icon and a @QPR legend.”
      Carlisle said: “We are saddened to hear of the passing of legend Stan Bowles. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.”
      Brentford said: “One of the finest ever to play in red and white, we mourn the death of Stan Bowles
      “A great entertainer and character who put smiles on the faces of all who saw him play.
      “Our thoughts are with Stan’s friends and family at this incredibly sad time.”
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      He appeared five times for the England national team, scoring once against Wales in 1974.
      In recognition to him, QPR opened the Stanley Bowles stand in 2021. More

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      IShowSpeed snaps legend Kaka with horror tackle from behind in charity game as fans slam his ‘nonsense behaviour’

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      FANS have slammed IShowSpeed for his horror tackle on Kaka during a charity match.The social media star featured in a star-studded match in Qatar at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

      IShowSpeed made a horror challenge on KakaCredit: https://twitter.com/centregoals
      The YouTuber was booked by the refereeCredit: https://twitter.com/centregoals
      The Match of Hope saw a mix of footballing legends and content creators play.
      IShowSpeed, real name Darren Watkins Jr, was up to his usual antics during the event.
      Before the match, he was spotted discussing positions with Eden Hazard and talking tactics with former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
      He then caught flack from fans during the match for a dreadful challenge on Kaka.
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      The YouTuber came flying in from behind and completely wiped out the former Ballon d’Or winner.
      He was handed a yellow card by the referee and was quick to show his disapproval – even though many thought it was a clear RED.
      A clip of the tackle went viral on social media as fans slammed IShowSpeed.
      One posted: “He’s actually very cringe, always trying to get a viral moment.”
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      A second wrote: “What’s wrong with this guy bruh.”
      A third commented: “Should’ve been a straight red, that’s actually very dangerous.”
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      A fourth said: “Nonsense behaviour from IShowSpeed.”
      A fifth added: “Who keeps letting this guy run riot around legends.”
      Luckily, Kaka was not hurt by the challenge as he was able to continue.
      While on the bench, IShowSpeed was filmed next to Wenger repeatedly saying, “Put me in, I am ready now”, while the Frenchman laughed.
      His match would not get much better as he also missed an open goal.
      That’s despite kissing Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos’ head for good luck before being subbed on.
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      After the match, IShowSpeed was also seen strangely asking Drogba if he was Paul Pogba’s father.
      Former Chelsea stars Didier Drogba and Claude Makelele, as well as Barcelona legend David Villa, were also among the legends featured. More

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      Alan Shearer’s glam daughter Hollie flashes bra in see-through lace top as fans call her ‘beautiful woman’

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      ALAN SHEARER’S daughter Hollie has left her fans in awe as she hung out in the streets of Paris.Shearer’s 29-year-old daughter has built a strong following on social media with a series of glam pics and is often sharing fashion tips online.
      Hollie Shearer took social media by storm once moreCredit: Instagram
      Hollie took to the streets of Paris with a glam outfitCredit: Instagram
      Hollie left her Instagram followers in aweCredit: Instagram
      This time she took to the streets of the French capital with a see-through top and a pair of jeans.
      Hollie issued the following caption on Instagram: “Strolling the streets of Paris.”
      Her 83,000 followers took to the comments’ section soon after she posted those three photos.
      One fan posted: “Beautiful woman.”
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      Another commented: “Gorgeous.”
      A third wrote: “Lovely pictures.”
      This fan said: “Stunning.”
      And that one gushed: “Beaut.”
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      Away from the camera, Hollie is a singer-songwriter and released a number of singles over the past few years.
      The social media model is dating England rugby superstar Joe Marchant and lives in Paris with the Stade Francais centre.
      Alan Shearer’s glamorous daughter Hollie shows off her toned tummy in crop top leaving fans in love with her outfit-
      The couple recently holidayed in Marrakech and kept fans up to date with their travels.
      Inside Hollie’s glamorous life as singer, model, football icon’s daughter and rugby Wag…
      Hollie is the glam daughter of Newcastle legend and pundit Alan Shearer
      Father and daughter; Hollie with dad Alan
      Hollie has become a social media star in her own right
      Hollie boasts over 83,000 followers on Instagram
      Singer Hollie dreams of living in Nashville, Tennessee
      She supported Sam Fender at her father’s foundation nightCredit: Instagram
      Hollie dazzled in glittery fishnet stockings as she performed on stageCredit: Instagram
      Hollie, left, posed with brother Will and sister Chloe, right on a recent holidayCredit: Instagram/@chloeshearer1
      Hollie has been dating England rugby star Joe Marchant since 2022Credit: Instagram @hollieshearer
      Hollie cheered on partner Joe from the stands at the World Cup in France alongside his sister Melita, mum Sue and dad JoeCredit: Instagram @hollieshearer
      Hollie wowed in this revealing bikini… but she stole it from her sisterCredit: Instagram / @hollieshearer
      Hollie often leaves fans swooning with her incredible toned bodyCredit: Instagram
      Hollie showed off her beach body on a swanky holiday to Greece
      Hollie cuts an elegant figure in a stunning red dress
      Hollie turned into a biker girl as she posed in a crop top and leather trousersCredit: Instagram
      She has accumulated a substantial following on InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Hollie frequently posts pictures to her adoring fans on social mediaCredit: @blackboughswim
      She treats fans to regular glimpses into her lifestyleCredit: Instagram
      The singer-songwriter loves being on the water in an array of colourful bikinisCredit: INSTAGRAM / @hollieshearer
      She loves maintaining her impressive tan on holidayCredit: INSTAGRAM / @hollieshearer
      Hollie shares the same confidence in front of the camera that her dad showed in front of goal
      Hollie posed in a pink bra and thong for PrettyLittleThing Valentine’s Day shootCredit: PrettyLittleThing
      Hollie’s posts regularly have fans hailing her as a ‘stunning princess’Credit: Instagram / @hollieshearer
      Hollie looks equally as glamorous when not just in a bikiniCredit: instagram @hollieshearer More

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      Horror as Premier League star is threatened by troll who vowed to come to his house and kill him & his family

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      A PREMIER League star has revealed he was threatened by a troll who vowed to come to his house and kill him and his family.Neal Maupay, 27, scored a last-minute winner for Brighton & Hove Albion against Arsenal in June 2020.
      Brentford’s Neal Maupay was threatened by a troll who vowed to come to his house and kill him and his familyCredit: Rex
      The striker scored a last-minute winner for Brighton & Hove Albion against Arsenal in June 2020Credit: PA
      The Frenchman also unintentionally injured goalkeeper Bernd Leno during the gameCredit: AP
      The Frenchman, who is now on-loan at Brentford from Everton, also unintentionally injured goalkeeper Bernd Leno during the game.
      He then received a tidal wave of threats on social media, the BBC reported.
      “I got home and got a phone call from the club saying, listen, there’s a lot of stuff going on online,” he told the BBC Radio 4 podcast, Why Do You Hate Me?.
      “We advise you to switch off your social media and deactivate your accounts if you want to.”
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      The striker got a message from an anonymous account which warned that his “loved ones would go through suffering”.
      It also threatened to harm him and said: “Your family will be attacked later in the day just watch.”
      Maupay recalled: “It was very disturbing. I called the club and I said, we need to do something, because what if that guy is really coming to my house?”
      He blocked the account, but the person created another profile.
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      The next message read: “You think by reporting my account you’re safe? I will kill you and your family.”
      Tim Cooper, who leads the Premier League troll-busting unit, said: “We don’t often see repeat infringers – the same person sending the same messages.
      “We often see it as one outburst, rather than a real spiral of abuse aimed at one particular individual.
      “So it’s quite a unique case with Maupay where it was one user and then a follow up.”
      Maupay was one of the first players to refer abuse to Cooper’s team.
      “I had to do it because I wanted to make sure we were reporting these people and trying to get them punished for it,” he said.
      “I think it’s my responsibility as a person and as a football player to report it and try to change it. I think to ignore it is not the solution.”
      Cooper’s team were able to trace the comments to a 19-year-old based in Singapore, Derek Ng De Ren.
      Ng was an Arsenal fan and blamed his team’s loss on Maupay injuring Leno.
      The teenager was eventually handed a nine-month probation order.
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      The Premier League said it was the first time it was able to successfully work on a case of abuse from overseas.
      Watch Why Do You Hate Me? Hunting Premier League Trolls on BBC iPlayer or listen to the full podcast on BBC Sounds. More

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      Josh Taylor offers ‘ungrateful’ Jack Catterall cheeky present in another fiery press conference ahead of grudge fight

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      JOSH TAYLOR offered rival Jack Catterall a cheeky present during their fiery press conference.The boxers are set to have their highly anticipated rematch in April in Leeds.
      Josh Taylor gave Jack Catterall a packet of crayonsCredit: Getty
      Catterall was not impressed by the offerCredit: Getty
      Catterall left the crayons behindCredit: Twitter @JoshTaylorBoxer
      The first fight ended in a disputed split decision win for Taylor at the OVO Hydro arena in Glasgow.
      No love has been lost between the two as tempers flared during their first face-off ahead of their rematch, at a press conference in Edinburgh.
      There were plenty of strong words shared between the fighters, but Taylor was able to show his cheeky side with one gimmick.
      The Scot, 33, was seen leaning over to give Catterall the crayons, which sparked a confrontation between the two.
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      Throughout the presser, he continued to bring up that he had given Catterall crayons during their encounter.
      He could be heard telling his rival to “go back to your crayons” as he pointed them out.
      After the press conference ended, Taylor shared a picture of the crayons in front of Catterall’s nameplate on social media.
      He wrote: “Jack Catterall you left your present. So ungrateful.”
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      Many of Taylor’s fans loved the joke as they responded to the post.
      One fan wrote: “This had me in bits!”
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      A second commented: “Top bantz.”
      A third posted: “Well funny that.”
      A fourth said: “Great banter.”
      Another added: “Hahaha, that is quite funny, to be fair.”
      The controversy over the first fight and bitterness shared between the two made an immediate rematch a no-brainer.
      But competing promotions and networks stood in the way of the grudge match.
      However, now, after two years, a deal has finally been agreed upon for the arch-rivals to settle the score on April 27. More

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      World Cup icon and former Champions League finalist, 38, comes out of retirement to join South American non-league side

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      DIEGO GODIN has come out of retirement to join a non-league side.The former Atletico Madrid defender has linked up with Uruguayan outfit Centro Recreativo Porongos FC.
      Diego Godin has come out of retirementCredit: AFP or licensors
      He last played for Velez Sarsfield in ArgentinaCredit: Getty
      Godin, 38, will be a part of the squad for the 2024 season in the Flores Capital Soccer League.
      A club statement on social media read: “Welcome to Porongos, Diego!
      “Diego Godin will be part of the First Division squad in the 2024 season.”
      The club also uploaded a video which showcased some of Godin’s most memorable moments when playing for Uruguay.
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      The Uruguayan initially hung up his boots last July after leaving Argentine outfit Velez Sarsfield.
      He enjoyed a successful career spanning 20 years and eight different clubs before joining Porongos.

      In 2010, he joined Atletico Madrid, where he became one of Europe’s top defenders.
      Godin won the LaLiga title in 2014 and the Copa del Ray in 2013 as well as the Europa League twice.
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      He was a part of the team that reached the Champions League final in 2014 and 2016.
      However, he suffered defeat on both occasions, each time to cross-city rivals Real Madrid.
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      Godin left the club in 2019 as he moved to Italy and had spells at Inter Milan and Cagliari.
      On an international level, he earned 161 caps for Uruguay, with his first coming back in 2005.
      He featured in four World Cup tournaments for the nation and won the Copa America in 2011. More