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      I’m an Arsenal Invincible who’s launched social media platform to end abuse – I signed up Harry Maguire as an ambassador

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      ARSENAL Invincible Gilberto Silva is on a crusade to ensure footballers and fans are free from cyber abuse.The Gunners legend and Brazilian World Cup winner revealed how he was too scared to leave his house after becoming the victim of atrocious hatred and vile threats.
      Gilberto Silva has helped launch social media platform StriverCredit: Getty
      Brazil legend Gilberto was an Arsenal InvincibleCredit: Getty
      He also suffered racial abuse during his time at Arsenal and at Greek club Panathinaikos and claims online hatred is affecting the performances of current Premier League players.
      Gilberto’s personal nightmare inspired him to launch AI-powered anti-hate social media platform Striver.
      And he has already recruited Manchester United and England star Harry Maguire – himself targeted by sick keyboard yobs and Three Lions boo-boys.
      Gilberto became a victim of sick taunts in his very first season at Arsenal.
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      The Gunners’ black stars were racially abused during their 4-0 Champions League triumph at Dutch club PSV Eindhoven in September, 2002.
      He explained: “Somebody in the crowd was making monkey noises at us.  Thierry Henry was very upset at half-time.
      “I just tried  to focus on the game.
      “It’s ridiculous we are still having to tackle racism  nowadays.”
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      Gilberto also suffered sick abuse after he he took Atletico Mineiro to court over a medical dispute following his final injury-hit season with the Brazilian club.
      He revealed: “I had an issue with the club over my knee injury. I spoke to the president, but the club didn’t help me at all and I had to take care of myself.
      “In the end I decided to retire, but I wanted to play another season.“I had no happiness in going to court but, in the end, I had to.”
      However, it sparked a frenzied backlash on social media.
      Gilberto, now 47, added: “The fans became so offended by that and  smashed me.
      “Mentally, it affected me very much, all the negativity, the trauma and it was very tough to deal with. I was forced to shut down all my social media.
      “The club is in Belo Horizonte near my home and, honestly, I was even afraid to go out on the streets.
      “Eventually some fans understood my position and said: ‘We respect your history with us.’
      “But it took time for me to be confident enough to go on social media again.”
      That was despite being a legend in his homeland after a glittering career.
      The midfielder won a Premier League title at Arsenal – when Arsene Wenger’s team went the entire 2003-04 season unbeaten – and two FA Cups.
      Gilberto sits alongside Striver CEO for its launchCredit: Rex
      Gilberto Silva holds aloft the Premier League trophyCredit: Getty
      He also won the Greek Superliga and Cup with Panathinaikos, the Copa Libertadores and two Campeonato Mineiros with Atlético Mineiro and the 2002 World Cup with Brazil.
      Now, Gilberto believes footballers are suffering more abuse than ever.
      A study last year by communications regulator Ofcom revealed more than 300 abusive message are sent to Prem players EVERY day, while Manchester United stars Marcus Rashford and Maguire featured prominently in the list of the 10 most abused footballers.
      Maguire has now become a Striver ambassador and Gilberto also wants to offer advice to Arsenal’s three Brazilian Gabriels – Jesus, Martinelli and Maghalaes.
      Gilberto continued: “We have seen a lot of players who have been target for racists, for example Brazilians Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo at Real Madrid.
      “We are all living in the same world. I don’t need to disrespect anybody, either in a stadium or on the streets. But some cowards on social media feel they are free to say anything they want. We have to stop it.
      “I mentioned these issues the other day with Martinelli and I want to sit down with  the other Arsenal boys.
      “Step by step we will talk to the players when they have an issue and support them, because at some point people feel afraid.
      “Some are frightened to post anything on social media if their team has lost for fear fans will go mad at them.
      “Others are leaving social media for the same reason. It’s crazy because it’s their voice, their channel to communicate with fans.”
      Roberto Carlos, Gilberto’s Brazil teammate, is also involved in the launchCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Gilberto’s Striver platform – co-founded with businessman and “Steyning Town’s most valuable player 1988” Tim Chase – has been designed to give footballers – male and female – a safe space to communicate with their fans.
      Any abuse is removed BEFORE comments are posted.
      Fellow Arsenal Invincible Sol Campbell has joined Maguire is signing up to the Striver app, which also boasts Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos as a shareholder.
      Gilberto said: “We have created a safe environment where they can  interact with  fans without being abused by anybody.”
      Chase insists other big names will be joining – from the men’s and women’s game – over the next six months.
      Gilberto added: “Last season I was working with Maguire’s United team-mate Fred, so I was able to see the abuse Harry suffered.
      “I have seen a lot of the tough situations he has faced, but he has a very strong character because it’s not so easy to face this and then perform at your best in games.
      Harry Maguire has been made an ambassador for StriverCredit: AP
      “He hasn’t let the abuse stop him from doing what he loves, but people forget  players are human and just want to do well for their club.
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      “However, it’s really tough for them when their families, their kids, have to listen to  abusive comments.
      “If we want things to change we have to start that change ourselves. Maybe I’m a dreamer, but why not?” More

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      Football stadium DJ forced to apologise over playing classic track at match and ‘ruining Christmas’ for 7,000 fans

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      A FOOTBALL stadium DJ was forced to apologise for playing Last Christmas by Wham! in front of 7,000 fans.The DJ played the classic track at Northampton vs Portsmouth.
      Players of Whamageddon try to avoid the classic hit for as long as possible
      The song was played at half-time during Northampton vs PortsmouthCredit: Rex
      But fans were not happy due to him breaking the rules of a game named “Whamageddon”.
      Players in the game try to avoid George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s 1984 hit for as long as possible before Christmas Eve and are eliminated once they hear it.
      Matt Facer, who was the DJ at the match said: “I never knew people took it so seriously.”
      The game started ten years ago but has gained traction on social media with many ‘fans’ now playing it.
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      It has even an official website and sells merchandise.
      The game’s rules say: “While we can’t stop you from deliberately sending your friends to Whamhalla, the intention is that this is a survival game. Not a Battle Royale.”
      The DJ admitted he was aware of the game and thought it would be funny to wipe players out of the game.
      He said: “I gave it a spin, thinking it would be quite funny to wipe out 7,000 people who couldn’t avoid it, but clearly it isn’t funny.
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      “I had a bit of an insult on Twitter, light-hearted, [saying] it was not a nice thing to do, and apparently that was quite tame to what was being said in the stadium.
      “So I officially apologise to everybody whose Christmas I’ve ruined.”
      The DJ has now promised not to play the song again in the lead up to Christmas.
      He told BBC Radio Northampton: “I can take on the chin with my home fans and Portsmouth, but I don’t think I’ll be playing it again.
      “I think it’s a shame people in professions like mine can’t play Wham! until [late] December, but it’s a game and we all have to jump on board.”
      What is Whamageddon?
      Whamageddon is a game that sees players try to avoid Last Christmas by Wham! from December 1st UNTIL THE 24TH. Once you hear the song, you lose. It was created in 2013 but has risen in popularity sue to social media. More

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      Alex Scott ‘doesn’t want to give Joey Barton oxygen’ after ex-Man City star said ‘she shouldn’t comment on men’s game’ 

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      ALEX Scott has said she “doesn’t want to give Joey Barton oxygen” after the ex-footballer said she shouldn’t comment on men’s matches.The former Manchester City and Newcastle star went on a tirade on Twitter this week, claiming women are not qualified to talk about the men’s game.
      Alex Scott has spoken out about Joey BartonCredit: Splash
      Joey Barton said she isn’t qualified to talk about men’s footballCredit: Pixel8000
      Barton said women commentating on men’s football was the same as him “talking about knitting or netball” – and called those who disagreed with him “eunuchs” and “fart parcels”.
      He then defended his comments on Piers Morgan Uncensored on TalkTV last night- and said England and Arsenal footballer Alex Scott is not qualified enough to speak on men’s football.
      Last night Scott spoke out on Twitter while sharing an article which sees her speak about her charity work.
      She wrote: “Only thing I want to give oxygen to today on this platform & raise my voice to right now is this article below and how I’m so honoured to have spent the day yesterday with Refuge Charity who continue to do such incredible vital work for women & children.”
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      It comes after she laughed off Barton’s comments in an Instagram story.
      During her footy career Scott won eight league titles, three WSL Cups and seven FA Cups.
      Scott also won the Champions League once, and two Community Shields.
      But last night when quizzed about her commentating Barton said: “She hasn’t played in it”. 
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      “One is 200 years old and one is about 40 years old… it’s the same rules but football is about a lot more than rules… The games are at two different speeds,” he said in his rant.
      Barton said it was the same as him commentating on Formula One just because he can drive a car.
      He went on to say that great commentators would be overlooked if we were bowing down to tokenism. 
      The controversial star’s comments have received a huge backlash after the former Bristol Rovers boss said he does not think women pundits should be allowed to comment on the men’s game.
      Barton tweeted: “Women shouldn’t be talking with any kind of authority in the men’s game. Come on. Let’s be serious.
      “It’s a completely different game. If you don’t accept that. We will always see things differently.
      “The women’s game is thriving. Fantastic to see.
      “I cannot take a thing they say serious in the men’s arena.”
      TNT Sports presenter Laura Woods slammed Barton’s comments in a Twitter post.
      She said: “Usually avoid these conversations as I don’t like adding more oxygen.
      “But throwing young vloggers to the wolves is wrong.
      “I started my career vlogging and I’ve always got on with Joey. He also sent me a lovely good luck message for TNT in June.
      “Does that make him a eunuch too?
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      “Joey’s entitled to his opinion. If he feels that strongly about women in the men’s game he could ask for a private conversation with the broadcasters & state his case.
      “These tweets only encourage a pile on for the women getting on with their jobs. Or was that the intention?” More

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      Phil Foden shows off driving certificate after passing his test but fans say ‘ain’t no way that’s your middle name’

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      PHIL FODEN celebrated passing his driving test, but fans were left stunned at one revelation.Foden, 23, took to social media on Thursday to announce the news.
      Phil Foden celebrated passing his practical driving test
      But fans were left stunned to learn his middle nameCredit: AFP
      The Manchester City and England star posed behind a wheel with a Volkswagen logo on it with his thumb up in one hand and holding his practical driving test pass certificate in the other.
      However, some fans were left shocked at finding at out Foden’s full name, being particularly taken aback by his middle name.
      Where his name was, the certificate read: “Mr Philip Walter Foden.”
      And one flabbergasted fan said: “Ain’t no way his middle name is Walter.”
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      A second said: “Philip Walter Foden 😂 amazing name.”
      A third said: “Walter….. suits him. Sir Philip Walter Foden Esq’.”
      After getting their heads around Foden’s middle name, other fans congratulated Foden on passing his test.
      One fan said: “Well done on passing your driving test.”
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      A second said: “Completing the treble before your diving test is actually insane 😂😂.”
      A third said: “He will need a camper van for all them medals and trophies.”
      While another joked: “Can you give us a lift to work tomorrow, Phil?”
      Foden has scored seven goals and added five assists in 22 appearances in all competitions so far this season.
      After four league games without a win – the latest coming in a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa – Foden will be hoping to help Man City win against Luton on Sunday.
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      Bianca Westwood blasts Joey Barton’s sexist women ‘shouldn’t talk about men’s game’ tweets on Piers Morgan Uncensored

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      BIANCA Westwood has blasted Joey Barton for his sexist comments about female football commentators.Former footballer Barton went into a tirade on Twitter yesterday, claiming women are not qualified to talk about the men’s game.
      Bianca Westwood tonight clashed with Joey BartonCredit: INSTAGRAM @biancawestwood
      Joey Barton slammed female commentators
      His tirade included saying that women commentating on men’s football was the same as him “talking about knitting or netball” – and called those who disagreed with him “eunuchs” and “fart parcels”
      Barton, 41, tonight defended his comments on Piers Morgan Uncensored on TalkTV.
      However, he was then slammed by Bianca Westwood.
      She said: “Who is qualified to speak on football then? I’ve been watching football for 40 years, my first game at West Ham was before Joey was even born.
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      “I’ve been watching hours and hours of football. I worked behind the scenes at Sky for 10 years before I was even given a shot on camera, watching my male colleagues who maybe weren’t as good as I was, getting chances I was never given.
      “I don’t really understand what we need to know, how long we need to work behind the scenes before we are allowed on camera. To be a pundit, the laws are the same. Emma Hayes and Sarina Wiegman can both read the game, are you saying they can’t offer an insight?
      “Sounds like to me that Joey has a problem with particular pundits who haven’t done enough in the game, but how does he know? And how do we quantify that? There’s EFL players who are commentating, co-commentating on Champions League games. So what level – as far as Joey Barton is concerned – do you have to get before you can be an expert on the ‘men’s game’?”
      Barton replied: “I take everything on board. I’ve known Bianca, being around the game for as long as she has and she works very hard and does a fantastic job.
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      “I wouldn’t say Bianca is there on tokenism, she’s worked incredibly hard and has earned that recognition within the industry.”
      The controversial star’s comments have received a huge backlash after the former Bristol Rovers boss said he does not think women pundits should be allowed to comment on the men’s game.
      Barton’s tweeted: “Women shouldn’t be talking with any kind of authority in the men’s game. Come on. Let’s be serious.
      “It’s a completely different game. If you don’t accept that. We will always see things differently.
      “The women’s game is thriving. Fantastic to see.
      “I cannot take a thing they say serious in the men’s arena.”
      Hours after his initial tirade Barton doubled down on his comments and called out Manchester City’s social media manager.
      Barton also responded to several men taking issue with his comments by calling them “eunuchs”.
      He also posted images of children’s dolls such as Action Man without any genitalia to emphasis his point.
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      TNT Sports presenter Woods leaped to the Man City media manager’s defence after Barton stated his desire to rid football of influencers.
      Woods tweeted: “Usually avoid these conversations as I don’t like adding more oxygen. But throwing young vloggers to the wolves is wrong. More

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      Joey Barton says Alex Scott ‘SHOULDN’T comment on men’s game’ in shock rant to Piers Morgan after sexist tweet backlash

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      JOEY Barton has said Alex Scott “SHOULDN’T commentate on the men’s game” in a fresh sexist rant.It comes after the former Manchester City and Newcastle star went on a tirade on Twitter yesterday, claiming women are not qualified to talk about the men’s game.
      Alex Scott is a popular footy pundit who works for the BBC
      Joey Barton slammed female commentators
      His tirade included saying that women commentating on men’s football was the same as him “talking about knitting or netball” – and called those who disagreed with him “eunuchs” and “fart parcels”
      Barton, 41, tonight defended his comments on Piers Morgan Uncensored on TalkTV – and slammed former England and Arsenal footballer Alex Scott.
      During her footy career she won eight league titles, three WSL Cups and seven FA Cups.
      Scott also won the Champions League once, and two Community Shields.
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      However, Barton does not believe she is qualified enough to speak on men’s football.
      When quizzed about her commentating he said, “she hasn’t played in it”. 
      “One is 200 years old and one is about 40 years old… it’s the same rules but football is about a lot more than rules… The games are at two different speeds,” he said in his rant.
      Barton said was the same as him commentating on Formula One just because he can drive a car.
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      He went on to say that great commentators would be overlooked if we were bowing down to tokenism. 
      Piers also asked him if he could comment on World Cup football and Champions League if he hadn’t played in either category.
      Barton said: “I don’t care where you’re from or how many games you’ve played, but you have to have a body of work that  is credible to get you there… the world has gone crazy.”
      The controversial star’s comments have received a huge backlash after the former Bristol Rovers boss said he does not think women pundits should be allowed to comment on the men’s game.
      Barton tweeted: “Women shouldn’t be talking with any kind of authority in the men’s game. Come on. Let’s be serious.
      “It’s a completely different game. If you don’t accept that. We will always see things differently.
      “The women’s game is thriving. Fantastic to see.
      “I cannot take a thing they say serious in the men’s arena.”
      Hours after his initial tirade Barton doubled down on his comments and called out Manchester City’s social media manager.
      Barton also responded to several men taking issue with his comments by calling them “eunuchs”.
      He also posted images of children’s dolls such as Action Man without any genitalia to emphasis his point.
      Read more on The Sun
      TNT Sports presenter Woods leaped to the Man City media manager’s defence after Barton stated his desire to rid football of influencers.
      Woods tweeted: “Usually avoid these conversations as I don’t like adding more oxygen. But throwing young vloggers to the wolves is wrong. More

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      Premier League side’s £500million new stadium racing towards completion as fans say ‘this is going to be insane’

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      EVERTON’S stunning new stadium is racing towards completion with turnstiles being put in and the home dressing room beginning to take shape.Fans have been able to keep up with the developments of the stadium via its official Twitter account.
      The stadium is beginning to take shapeCredit: Getty
      Fans can request different views of the pitch on TwitterCredit: Getty
      Seats have began going inCredit: Getty
      And the club have been interacting with fans that want an insight into specific parts of the stadium.
      Fans have been able to request looks at certain stands and parts of the stadium.
      The stadium is set to be completed in late 2024, with a decision yet to be made over an exact date on when the first game will be played there.
      It will seat 52,888 Everton fans and cost £500million to build.
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      Fans have been quick to praise how good the stadium looks already on X.
      One fan posted: “This is going to absolutely insane isn’t it.”
      Another wrote: “It makes you emotional.”
      A third wrote: “Best account on this app.”
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      The stadium has been built by the Bramley Moore DockCredit: Getty
      Fans will be treated to great sunset viewsCredit: Getty

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      While a fourth commented: “Can’t wait to be at our first league game to be played here.”
      And a fifth wrote: “I’m telling you now, this stadium once built is going to invite some serious interest from buyers.”
      Everton will hope to continue their bounce back from their 10 point deduction which has left them in the relegation zone in their game tonight against Newcastle.
      A win would put them one point ahead of Luton and into 17th. More

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      Susie Wolff slams ‘misogynistic’ allegations as F1 Academy chief accused of sharing info with Mercedes boss husband Toto

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      SUSIE WOLFF has slammed allegations that she exchanged confidential information with husband and Mercedes team principal Toto as “misogynistic”.A report in Business F1 magazine claimed rival team bosses had raised concerns that Wolff was sharing confidential information from her employer Formula One Management (FOM).
      Susie Wolff, right, has slammed allegations she has shared confidential information with husband TotoCredit: Rex
      Wolff is employed by F1’s commercial rights holder FOM and in her role as the director of the sports all-female series, F1 Academy, reports directly to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali.
      On Tuesday, the FIA announced its compliance unit had opened an investigation into the pair’s conduct relating to the claims.
      The FIA statement said: “The FIA is aware of media speculation centred on the allegation of information of a confidential nature being passed to an F1 team principal from a member of FOM personnel.
      “The FIA Compliance Department is looking into the matter.”
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      Neither party were named by the FIA in the statement, but both Wolff and Mercedes F1 rebutted the claims.
      In a social media post, Wolff, 41, said she was “deeply insulted but sadly not surprised” by the allegations.
      She added: “It is disheartening that my integrity is being called into question in such a manner, especially when it seems to be rooted in intimidatory and misogynistic behaviour, and focused on my marital status rather than my abilities.”
      Meanwhile, a Mercedes spokesperson said: “We note the generic statement from the FIA this evening, which responds to unsubstantiated allegations from a single media outlet, and the off-record briefing which has linked it to the team principal of Mercedes-AMG F1.
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      “The team has received no communication from the FIA compliance department on this topic and it was highly surprising to learn of the investigation through a media statement.
      “We wholly reject the allegation in the statement and associated media coverage, which wrongly impinges on the integrity and compliance of our team principal.
      “As a matter of course, we invite full, prompt, and transparent correspondence from the FIA compliance department regarding this investigation and its contents.”
      A further statement from F1 said they had not been briefed on the governing body’s statement before its release.
      An F1 spokesperson added: “We note the public statement made by the FIA this evening that was not shared with us in advance.
      “We have complete confidence that the allegations are wrong, and we have robust processes and procedures that ensure the segregation of information and responsibilities in the event of any potential conflict of interest.
      “We are confident that no member of our team has made any unauthorised disclosure to a team principal and would caution anyone against making imprudent and serious allegations without substance.”
      Wolff was the last woman to drive in an F1 practice session and was appointed the director of F1 Academy in March 2023.
      She married Toto in 2011, several years after first meeting, in a Capri wedding.
      The pair have a son together named Jack.
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