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      Prince William reveals who he is supporting during the World Cup – and it’s dividing opinion

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      PRINCE William has revealed who he is supporting during the World Cup – and it is already proving to be controversial.William has been President of the English FA since 2006 but Prince of Wales since September.
      Prince William has been President of England’s FA since 2006Credit: AP
      Actor Michael Sheen has hit out at Wills, saying it was ‘inappropriate’ for the prince to back England while holding the title of Prince of WalesCredit: PA
      He has joked he is supporting both England and Wales in their World Cup 2022 campaigns.
      Not everyone is happy with his decision to back England, with Welsh actor Michael Sheen calling the Prince of Wales’s support for England in the Qatar World Cup as “entirely inappropriate”.
      Sheen said his backing showed a complete lack of sensitivity after he gave Cymru’s World Cup rivals a special send-off before the tournament.
      Prince William told the Three Lions squad: “The rest of the country is behind you, we are all rooting for you. Enjoy it.”
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      Both sides play each other in the group stages on November 29.
      And while his backing, as President of the FA in England, may be understandable to some, it has caused anger in Wales.
      Sheen said that the heir to the throne should be embarrassed for backing England at the same time as holding the title of Prince of Wales.
      Sheen tweeted: “He (Prince William) can, of course, support whoever he likes and as President of the FA his role makes visit understandable – but surely he sees holding the title Prince of Wales at the same time is entirely inappropriate? Not a shred of embarrassment? Or sensitivity to the problem here?”
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      Many supporters were in total agreement with Sheen’s comments.
      One tweeted: “He’s English, he can support England. In fact, he can support whoever he wants. But that title is objectionable – it implies national subjugation, it must end. He’s ‘Prince of Wales’ by dint of his dad giving him the title. It means literally nothing else, end it.”
      A second said: “William is English and should proudly support England. No problem or bitterness with it. I don’t need him supporting Wales out of duty. Let’s drop the farce and pretence of title of Prince of Wales and allow William to be himself.”
      While another added: “I have to say I agree. I’m a fan of his but he can’t be tone-deaf in his new role. If he is Prince of Wales he can’t be parading around supporting a rival at world stage competition. It’s embarrassing.”
      Not everyone agreed, however.
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      One fan said: “He is the president of the English FA, of course he is going to support England. His title as Prince of Wales has nothing to do with it.”
      William addressed criticism of his support for England’s football team as Prince of Wales on his first visit to the Senedd in Cardiff, today.
      The future King tackled the subject head on during a light-hearted chat with the Llywydd Elin Jones during a tour of the Siambr.
      The Presiding Officer showed the Prince her Wales football bucket hat, which she had on her seat inside the chamber and said: “They play each other in a few weeks time. I won’t ask you!”
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      But he replied: “No, it’s ok, I’m telling everyone I’m supporting both, definitely. I can’t lose.
      “I’ve supported England since I’ve been quite small. But I support Welsh rugby and that’s my way of doing it.
      “I happily support Wales over England in the rugby so I’ve got to be able to play carefully with my affiliations.
      “I worry otherwise if I suddenly drop England to support Wales then that doesn’t look right for the sport either. So I can’t do that.”
      He added: “An England v Wales World Cup final would be the best, that would be pretty good.”
      He went on: “I’m making sure I’m out there supporting Wales through all the process because I know it’s a big deal for Wales. When I was growing up, Wales weren’t getting through to the tournaments, so I had to make a choice.”
      The Llywydd told William: “I’m much older than you and when I was growing up Wales weren’t getting through to the tournaments. There had been some horrible results.”
      An England v Wales World Cup final would be the best, that would be pretty goodPrince William
      Wills asked: “1958, I believe was the last one? So it’s a big deal.”
      “It’s a huge deal,” she replied.
      Ms Jones, a football fan, said she would not be going because the World Cup is taking place in Qatar, adding: “It’s tragic that it is in Qatar, but the First Minister is going out and that’s going to be absolutely fine for him to go out, in my view.
      “But it’s confused.. we have this great huge happiness about it but then it’s a shame it’s in Qatar and a lot more people could enjoy it.
      “The Euros in 2016, they were glorious. I was there at the game when Wales beat Belgium 3-1 and that was absolutely fabulous.
      “But we will have the Rugby World Cup in France next year, that will be a big deal,” said William.”
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      Wills sent England on their way to Qatar after helping to reveal the squad numbers.
      He has “no plans” to visit Qatar.
      William was made Prince of Wales following the death of the QueenCredit: AP
      Prince Wiliam gave a send off to the England squad before they flew out to QatarCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul AGREES to fight Tommy Fury in UK in February as YouTuber and Love Island star look to finally settle feud

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      JAKE PAUL has confirmed that he will fight Tommy Fury in February next year.The YouTuber turned boxer is ready to step into the ring with Tyson’s younger brother after much anticipation and trash talking.
      Jake Paul is willing to fight Tommy Fury as he looks to end their rivalryCredit: EPA
      Tommy Fury’s feud with Jake Paul has rumbled on for yearsCredit: Reuters
      Paul took to Twitter to announce the news saying: “Dear Frank Warren, I agree to fight Tommy in Manchester or London in February.
      “I’ll come to his country, no more running. His baby is due then & you’ve said it’s no issue.
      “Since John is adamant we’ve agreed, I am giving you seven days to present a signed contract by Tommy or I’m moving on.”
      The news comes after Tommy’s father John confirmed that a deal had been verbally agreed.
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      The bout looks to finally be happening after it was cancelled twice before.
      The first time saw the former Love Island contestant withdraw citing injury and illness.
      They then rescheduled for the summer in America but Fury was denied access to the US following Visa issues.
      Paul and the Fury family clashed at a recent exhibition event in Dubai in the latest dispute in their feud.
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      The 25-year-old hurled insults at Tommy from the commentary box while he was competing in an exhibition bout with Rolly Lambert.
      After he heckled his son a furious John took his top off an offered Paul a bare knuckle fight.
      Paul has since mocked him and the Fury family responded admitting that the fight with him will be personal. More

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      Paige Spiranac slams Man Utd icons Cristiano Ronaldo & David Beckham as golf stunner defends ‘over-sexualising’ herself

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      PAIGE SPIRANAC has slammed footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham as she defends “over-sexualising” herself.The professional golfer used their images as an example to show male sports stars also profit from being over-sexualised.
      Paige Spiranac has hit back at critics telling her to stop over-sexualising herself.
      She has said that people claiming she is “taking women back” is a “pile of s***”Credit: Twitter
      She claims male sports stars such as David Beckham have done the same.Credit: PA
      The golfer shared her views in a video titled “I said what I said” that she shared on Twitter.
      In the video, she defends female athletes such as Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka for posing for publications such as Sports Illustrated and outlines how men do the same.
      The defence comes after she has encountered people saying to her that she is “taking women back”.
      She said: “There has been a ton of discussion around female athletes and showing off their bodies.
      “People are saying ‘stop over sexualising yourself you’re taking women back, no one is going to take you seriously’.
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      “I think that is a big stinking pile of s***.
      “According to Forbes, the top four highest-paid female athletes are Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Simone Biles.
      “These women have a lot in common, first of all, they are all athletic badasses, two of them being considered the greatest of all time.
      “They have business ventures outside of sports and lastly they all posed for Sports Illustrated swimsuit.
      “Women they can actually do it all.
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      “I know what you are thinking, ‘Paige, a man would never show off his body for attention or over sexualise themselves, or do it for monetary gain.’
      “Are you sure about that?”
      She then showed images of Ronaldo, Beckham and a number of other famous sportsmen posing topless.
      The 29-year-old recently showed off the USA football kit ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
      The USA have their first tournament game against Wales on November 21.
      Spiranac showed of the USA football shirt.Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The golfer has a massive following on social media and shared the video with her 709.1K followers on Twitter.Credit: Instagram/@_paige.renee More

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      Lewis Hamilton slams ‘toxic’ social media and claims everyone should come off it for sake of their mental health

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has slammed “toxic” social media and urged people to come off it. The seven-times World Champion has never been afraid to give his view on things outside the track.
      Hamilton made his feelings on social media clearCredit: Getty
      And while he continues to search for his first race win of the season after a frustrating tactical error left him high and dry in Mexico, Hamilton had an important message for his fans.
      He urged people to put their mental health above social media and criticised “hurtful” comments that people leave.
      He said: “Social media is getting more and more toxic as the years go on and I think we should all come off it ultimately.
      “Mental health is such a prominent thing right now. So many people are reading the comments and the stuff people say, and it is hurtful. 
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      “Fortunately, I don’t read the stuff but the media platforms need to do more to protect people, particularly young kids and women, but at the moment they are not doing that so I think this will just continue.”
      His observation comes just days after he had his own social media run-in with former teammate Fernando Alonso.
      The outspoken Spaniard suggested that Hamilton’s titles were of less value than Verstappens’ as the Brit only had to “fight [his] teammate.”
      In response, Hamilton posted a picture on Twitter of himself on the top step of the US Grand Prix podium in 2007 looking down on his then-McLaren teammate Alonso.
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      F1 also finds itself at a particularly divisive time as old rows rear their heads and drivers being booed becoming an increasingly common sight.
      Confirmation that Red Bull broke the cost cap has led to fans question the legitimacy of their title victories.
      And the team have even boycotted Sky after roving F1 reporter Ted Kravitz claimed that Hamilton had been “robbed”. More

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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