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      KSI visits mosque and speaks to imam after using vile racial slur in now-deleted YouTube video

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      YOUTUBE star KSI has visited a mosque to apologise after using the word ‘p***’ in one of his videos.The influencer, real name Olajide William Olatunji, said there was “no excuse” for using the slur which he said deeply hurt South Asian communities.
      KSI made the word ‘p***’ during a Countdown skit on Sidemen SundayCredit: Ruckas
      KSI said there was ‘no excuse’ for using the slur which he said deeply hurt South Asian communitiesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The incident came as the star took part in a ‘Countdown challenge’ stunt with a group of influencers called The Sidemen.
      They were asked to come up with a nine-letter word just like the hit daytime English and maths quiz show.
      The letters O,I,A,K,P,V,Z,U and B appeared on the screen during the Sidemen Sunday segment before KSI was asked to form a word.
      He said: “We need points and I don’t mean this maliciously but the word p***.”
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      Fellow hosts Chunkz and Filly fell about laughing at KSI’s answer, while he jokingly said “sorry”.
      But the slur sparked fury among fans and famous faces who blasted the influencer – who has 12.7 million Instagram followers – for “dehumanising brown people”.
      BBC presenter Bobby Friction posted: “I had this racial slur thrown at me & got physical beats by racists for my entire childhood.
      “Genuinely upset that KSI (a guy my children love) did this & thought it was funny.
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      “The rest of them laughing can go f*** themselves too. People dehumanising brown people like it normal.”
      Meanwhile renowned health presenter Dr Ranj Singh blasted the internet sensation saying: “I’m not just upset, I’m disgusted.”
      Teacher and broadcaster Mehreen Baig added the comments and reaction was “horrifically disappointing from KSI and his crew”.
      The video has since been deleted.
      KSI – whose YouTube videos have clocked up over 11 billion views – issued a grovelling apology on Twitter following Sunday’s incident.
      ‘CAUSED A LOT OF HURT’
      He repeated his apology ahead of his fight with Joe Fournier at a boxing weigh in press conference on Wednesday.
      He said: “I want to take this opportunity to offer my deepest and most sincere apologies for my words and actions.
      “In a recent video I used a racial term that is offensive to so, so many especially in the south Asian community.
      “There are no excuses for what I said and I recognise that I’ve caused a lot of hurt and disappointment to so many people that look up to me, and my ignorance has only reinforced the negative stereotypes that have existed for way too long in this country.
      “I want to express my heartfelt regret for what I said and I want you to know I am genuinely ashamed and deeply sorry for any pain or suffering I have caused.
      “I realise my words have consequences and as a public figure I have a responsibility to use my platform for good rather than perpetuating discrimination and this week I have failed to do this.”
      It came as KSI was filmed talking to an imam at a mosque in Bradford, who told onlookers how the boxer was visiting to learn, with KSI saying he wanted to “educate himself”.
      He will take a break from social media following the slur.
      A statement from The Sidemen posted on Twitter said the video “was completely unacceptable and inexcusable” adding “the fact the incident was made light of on the show was wrong and compounded the hurt”.
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      The group said they have been left “truly ashamed” by their actions. More

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      Ebanie Bridges in stitches as porn star pal Kendra Lust shares picture of bizarre sex toy

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      EBANIE BRIDGES was left in stitches after seeing porn star Kendra Lust share an X-rated image on Twitter.Veteran X-rated actress Lust has bared it all on video and social media for the best part of two decades.
      Porn star Kendra Lust set chins wagging by tweeting an image of a foot-themed sexy toyCredit: INSTAGRAM@KENDRALUST
      Boxer Ebanie Bridges was in hysterics at the tweetCredit: INSTAGRAM@EBANIEBRIDGES
      Bridges couldn’t help but comment on the bizarre toyCredit: TWITTER@EBANIEBRIDGES
      And on Tuesday, the 44-year-old tweeted an image of a foot-related sex toy to her followers, with the accompanying caption: “U can buy anything on the internet.”
      Several of Lust’s 1.5million followers were left in hysterics, including Bridges.
      The IBF female bantamweight queen reacted to the tweet of the bizarre sexual item with a series of crying-laughing emojis.
      Bridges’ followers were quick to comment on her reaction to the sex toy.
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      One tweeted: “I’ve never seen a more accurate pic for describing how it feels to accidentally step on your kid’s Lego.”
      Another said: “What the actual f***! Who is buying these things?”
      And another said: “Well that’s a very niche item.”
      One remarked: “Sometimes I’m just lost for words!! Dear God!”
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      Another remarked: “This is an April Fools, right? Right!?????”
      Bridges, 36, hasn’t set foot in the ring since defending her title in a grudge match against fellow Aussie Shannon O’Connell last December.
      After having her hand raised, the bombshell said: “Not bad for a skanky stripper.
      “Credit to her she was tough and took a lot of shots.
      “I was not that badly hurt early on so I came back and got the win and am really satisfied.
      “I hope Australia is really proud and knows who the real queen of Australian boxing is now.
      “It was the hardest fight of my career but also my best.” More

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      Ex-Premier League star gets relegated in first job with non-league side – and even club’s social media sounds relieved

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      GEORGE ELOKOBI has been relegated with Maidstone United in his first job as a manager.The former Wolves player took charge of the club in January as the caretaker manager before securing the job permanently, but was unable to keep them in the National League.
      George Elokobi became a cult hero at Wolves and was nicknamed ‘The Beast’ because of his towering physique
      Elokobi’s side were thrashed 4-0 by Boreham Wood on Saturday which cemented their relegation from the division.
      The Mighty Stones are rock bottom of the table and have only 24 points after 41 games.
      The club’s social media confirmed their relegation on Twitter with people quick to joke that they seemed defeated.
      Maidstone’s official account said “Maidstone United are finally relegated. Match report now online”
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      To which one football fan suggested this was the club sounding relieved at the relegation.
      They said: “Finally relegated – man had given up”.
      Elokobi was unable to win a single game whilst in charge of the team, losing 11 and drawing three times.
      The 37-year-old finished his playing career with the Kent based club last season managing 15 appearances and helping the side gain promotion into the National League.
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      Things have gone downhill for the former centre-back since and questions will be asked about his future as manager of the club.
      Maidstone still have five league games remaining this season and will travel to Southend on Friday in pursuit of Elokobi’s first win. More

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      Inside KSI’s controversies from his ‘rape joke scandal’ to racism storm that’s seen him take social media break

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      KSI recently hit the headlines again after being embroiled in a racism storm that has seen him take a social media break.The YouTuber-turned-boxer said the word “p***” in a Sidemen video – the group he founded alongside six other creators.
      KSI has landed himself in hot water again after being embroiled in a racism stormCredit: Getty
      KSI and US YouTuber Logan Paul recently launched the popular Prime energy drinkCredit: Getty
      The British rapper, real name Olajide William Olatunji, made the slur during a video with his YouTube group, where they were playing a Countdown challenge.
      From his selection of letters, KSI caused outrage by creating a four-letter derogatory word for people of South Asian origin.
      The video has been taken down and he issued an apology for an offence he may have caused.
      However, fans have criticised the 29-year-old despite his apology, claiming he should have known better.
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      And this isn’t the first time the popular YouTuber has found himself in hot water, having courted headlines for a number of wrong reasons over the years.
      ‘Rape jokes’
      KSI was accused of trivialising rape by making what was referred to as “rape faces” in a series of his online videos.
      The clips show the star in a variety of settings, turning to camera with a menacing expression and making sexually suggestive gestures.
      Many said pulling his “rape face”, which would regularly appear in his videos, trivialised sexual assault.
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      He apologised for his past content in 2020 after a backlash from women’s charities and social media users.
      Sexist behaviour
      KSI sparked controversy in 2012 when he asked women at Eurogamer Expo what STIs they have.
      He asked one woman what was her “favourite STI”, to which she reluctantly replied “chlamydia”.
      KSI then asked her: “Is that because you have it?”
      Another part of the clip saw him quiz a woman at the gaming conference about the size of her breasts, stating: “I can’t see them?”
      That video has seen been removed from YouTube, with KSI later expressing his regret over the incident. 
      He said: “I’m in shock. I can’t believe I was like that. People enjoyed that video?!
      “I can see now why I got into a lot of trouble. I was such a virgin back then.
      “I think if I do anything remotely close to this again, I will change my whole outfit so I can show people that I’m a different character.”
      He was banned for life from Eurogamer Expo events.
      Microsoft axing
      In 2013, Microsoft severed all ties with KSI after the company was criticised for employing him to promote the launch of Xbox One.
      KSI had performed a song with three other artists but Microsoft faced backlash from fans.
      Widespread anger and concern over his involvement saw Microsoft vow not to work with him again at any point.
      Offensive remarks
      In another YouTube video, uploaded in August 2014, KSI asks a Page 3 model about her sex life, while repeatedly calling her a sl*t in the voiceover.
      He has also since apologised for his behaviour with a spokesman saying he had made a “mistake as a teenager”.
      While in 2021, KSI issued an apology after being accused of being transphobic something he strongly denied.
      Suicide controversy
      In 2018, KSI released a new diss track music video with a Logan Paul look-alike ahead of their boxing fight.
      The video was made in reference to Logan’s scandalous Suicide Forest footage which landed his fellow YouTuber in very hot water.
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      Despite how controversial that video was for his Prime drink partner – who was then a rival – KSI decided to make light of the situation.
      KSI’s representatives have been contacted for comment. More

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      Fans all say the same thing as Tyson Fury goes ‘quiet’ after Anthony Joshua beats Jermaine Franklin and calls him out

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      BOXING fans were left baffled by Tyson Fury’s silence after Anthony Joshua’s win over Jermaine Franklin.AJ laboured to a bloody points victory over the American at The O2 last Saturday to stop his rot and pick up his first win in nearly three years.
      Anthony Joshua returned to the win column against Jermaine Franklin last weekendCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      Boxng fans expected Tyson Fury to chime in on AJ’s laboured victoryCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      But The Gypsy King didn’t take to social media to comment on his rival’s latest fightCredit: TWITTER@TYSON_FURY
      Fight fans around the world expected Fury to immediately take to social media to lambast Joshua for his less-than-impressive victory – especially when his fellow Brit called him out.
      But The Gypsy King has yet to speak out on the former unified heavyweight champion’s display, much to the surprise of many.
      One boxing fan tweeted: “Tyson Fury why are you so quiet this morning after #JoshuaFranklin and AJ calling you out?
      “Hope everything is ok.”
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      Another fight fan tweeted”: “Tyson Fury is a bit quiet isn’t he?!”
      And another said: “@Tyson_Fury been REAL quiet.”
      One remarked: “I wonder why has @Tyson_Furybeen so quiet this morning.”
      Joshua, 33, plans to return to the ring in the summer and is open to his second bout of the year being a Battle of Britain with Fury.
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      He said: “You know me, I like to provide for the fans. I know who the fans want. Who do the fans want? They said Fury?
      “The ball is in his court, I will 100 per cent be honoured to compete for the WBC heavyweight championship of the world.
      “I stand here and say that proudly, it would be an honour, so wherever you are if you’re listening.
      “You know my management, you know my promoter.
      “We’ve had dialect before, so let’s continue this and hopefully we can get this on sooner rather than later.
      Anthony Joshua plans to return to the ring in the summerCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      “We ain’t getting any younger.”
      AJ, however, doesn’t want negotiations to play out on social media, saying: “Save all that s**t. If we’ll f***ing fight, let’s go.
      “Shut the f*** up and that’s just how I feel because I got to save my energy for the fight.
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      “I’ll be real, I’ll be real. I respect the man. He’s achieved a lot.
      “I just feel I don’t need to trash talk, verbally trash talk someone to make myself feel better.” More

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      Newcastle fans say Jacob Murphy should have ‘keys to the city’ after cheeky taunt at Man Utd

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      NEWCASTLE supporters say Jacob Murphy should have the “keys to the city” after his cheeky taunt towards Manchester United.The Red Devils were beaten 2-0 at St. James’ Park as the Magpies leapfrogged them into third.
      Newcastle’s Jacob Murphy had fans in stitches after they beat Man UtdCredit: AP
      Jacob Murphy after beating Manchester United 2-0Credit: Twitter

      Second half goals from Joe Willock and Callum Wilson condemned United to their latest disappointment in the Premier League.
      It was a miserable afternoon all-round for United, with many fans questioning Erik ten Hag’s decision to leave out Fred.
      And tensions threatened to boil over as Lisandro Martinez was spotted punching the dug-out after he was substituted off.
      Ten Hag was also involved in a touchline spat with his counterpart Eddie Howe and the Toon coaching staff late on as he complained about Newcastle’s time-wasting.
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      And cheeky Murphy could not resist poking fun at those complaints following the full-time whistle.
      The club’s Twitter account shared footage of the Newcastle players leaving the pitch following the game.
      And winger Murphy, 28, soon spotted the camera and jokingly started pointing at an imaginary watch on his wrist as he mocked the United moans.
      After seeing the clip, one delighted Twitter user demanded: “Give him the keys to the city.”
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      Another wrote: “What a man Jacob Murphy!”
      A fellow fan said: “Love you Jacob, so dedicated, well done.”
      Another delighted Toon supporter typed: “How many unsung hero’s do #nufc got this season but Murphy has been one of them & love his banter with other teams.”
      Another fan said: “Murphy is comedy gold like 24/7.”
      A Toon supporter tweeted: “Lifetime contract for Murphy please!”
      Another said: “Give Murphy a medal.”
      While another added: “Jacob Murphy is living his best life right now.” More

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      Gary Neville rinsed by fans after baffling Martin Tyler over Antony’s ‘flutter kick’ during Newcastle vs Man Utd

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      FOOTY fans were left flabbergasted after Gary Neville coined the term “flutter kick” during Manchester United’s clash with Newcastle.Neville used the term to describe a wayward effort from £85million Red Devil from Antony.
      Gary Neville bizarrely used the term “flutter kick” during Newcastle’s clash with Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Neville used the term to describe a wayward effort from AntonyCredit: AFP
      Footy fans tore into the former Red Devil over his bizarre usage of the termCredit: Getty
      And fans watching the match couldn’t help but take to Twitter to share their bemusement at the turn of phrase.
      One tweeted: “Flutter kick? Gary Neville, you alright mate?”
      Another said: “Flutter kick? What is blud on about?”
      And another said: “Wtf is a flutter kick @GNev2 talking utter s***e.”
      One remarked: “Flutter kick. Not too sure that will catch on.
      “Mainly as it makes absolutely no sense.”
      Another chimed in: “Antony 100m flutter kick.”
      Fans then called for Neville to explain his definition of a “flutter kick.”
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      One asked: “What is a flutter kick, Gary Neville? Either way, it was in the rafters.”
      Another asked: “WTF is a flutter kick lad?”
      And another asked: “Flutter kick. I honestly think I’m in the twilight zone.”
      United were lucky to go into the second half on level terms as Newcastle dominated the majority of the first period.
      Eddie Howe’s troops went for the jugular from the get-go.
      Erik ten Hag had David de Gea to thank for his charges not trailing at the half-time interval as the Spaniard made an incredible double save in the 15th minute to deny Alexander Isak and Joe Willock.
      But the Magpies broke the deadlock in the 64th minute through Willock, who headed home from inside the six-yard box to send the St James’ Park faithful into raptures. More

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      Watch Austrian ultras’ insane antics as they chant with flares and play drums at an UNDER-7’s football match

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      THERE were incredible scenes as 1,300 utlras turned up to Austria Salzburg with flares, drums and flags – to cheer on the club’s under-7’s side. The video shows the children taking part in a match in one of Austria’s youth league’s against  USV Lamprechthausen.
      1300 ultras watched Austria Salzburg’s Under-7’s side in actionCredit: Instagram / @saschagasthuber
      The flares, pyrotechnics, drums and chanting created an amazing atmosphereCredit: Instagram / @saschagasthuber
      The ultras packed the stand closest to the small sided match and created an amazing atmosphere.
      The footage shows flags being waved, loud chanting and that pyrotechnics had been set off.
      There is no bad behaviour from any of the fans and the children responded well to the large crowd they were playing in front of.
      Austria Salzburg coach Sascha Gastuba initially shared the video on his Instagram account with a gushing caption about the club’s supporters.
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      He said: “Since the beginning of my work at Austria Salzburg, I have been repeatedly asked by strangers about how the hooligans behave in the club, and whether there are ‘normal’ fans?
      “Meanwhile, I answer with a smile but also with pride.
      “Austria is a family club that has put children in the heart of everything we do.”
      Austria Salzburg were founded in 2005 when a group of fans formed the team after the Red Bull group brought the original club SV Salzburg and renamed it Red Bull Salzburg.
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      The Austria Salzburg first team won four successive promotions after starting at the very bottom of the nation’s football pyramic.
      They now play in the Austrian third division. More