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    Football match descends into chaos with huge brawl and players punching each other

    AN INDONESIAN football match descended into chaos following a huge brawl as players punched each other. The Liga 2 game between Deltras FC and Persibo Bojonegoro ended in a 1-1 draw. An Indonesian match descended into chaos following a huge brawlCredit: XPlayers Deltras FC and Persibo Bojonegoro punched each otherCredit: XThe row started over a disputed goalCredit: XBut drama unfolded in the closing stages of the game when Persibo levelled the game. It sparked a furious reaction from Deltras who protested a foul in the build-up to the goal.Tensions soon escalated with players chasing the referee and some Deltras supporters even storming the pitch. Shock footage revealed players from both sides throwing punches and kicks at one another. READ MORE IN football The scenes soon went viral on social media with stunned fans flooding the comment section. One said: “Lots of drama.” Another added: “Regardless of how foolish and moronic the decision was, Liga 2 doesn’t have VAR. “If clubs can wreak havoc on the pitch to get what they want. It’s a bad precedent.” Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOne said: “The two clubs should get sanctions.” The result left Persibo second in Group C of Liga 2 with Deltras a point behind in third. How Spurs can destroy Arsenal’s title hopes with Ange Postecoglou ‘wheels of chaos’ tacticAmir Burhanuddin, CEO of Deltras, said: “It all started with the referee’s leadership. “When the foul occurred, our players prepared, but the ball was shifted by the opposing player which then resulted in a quick free kick. “However, the opposing player’s position was clearly offside.” More

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    Man Utd have not lost this season when Hojlund has started as stats show how striker could save Ten Hag’s job

    MANCHESTER UNITED are unbeaten in every game that Rasmus Hojlund has started this season.And the stats suggest if United keep superb Hojlund fit, Erik ten Hag might have more chance of seeing out the season at the helm.Manchester United are undefeated when Rasmus Hojlund has started this seasonHojlund has been better at leading the line this term, stats have revealedUnited have avoided defeat in all of the three games that Hojlund has started since he returned from a hamstring injury picked up in pre-season.The Dane scored the winner with an ice-cool dink in United’s 2-1 comeback victory over Brentford at Old Trafford on Saturday, with Alejandro Garnacho drawing his side level after half-time.He has already scored TWO in the three consecutive games he’s started in all competitions – and is yet to play a full 90 this season.It took the 21-year-old just 20 minutes to poke home in his first start of the season, United’s 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League.READ MORE ON MAN UTDWith Hojlund in the team, United’s average shots have boosted up to 20.6 per game. This is a stark difference to the 15.5 shots per game the team mustered up in the opening eight games in all competitions before Hojlund started.Hojlund has 0.73 goals per 90 in all competitions this season – the highest of all United’s forwards.He has already matched Marcus Rashford, Zirkzee and Amad Diallo’s Prem goal tally this term, despite playing 50 per cent less.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Red Devils must keep Hojlund out of the medical room if they have any chance of winning the pressing game too.The Prem giants are a far better pressing unit when Hojlund leads the line, with his hold up and link-up play stronger than other centre forward Zirkzee’s.Man Utd’s Brentford Comeback: Player Ratings United have conceded an average of 11 shots over the last three games he’s started, compared to 12.5 shots faced in the games without the Dane.Ten Hag’s men have seven goals from 112 shots this season, meaning their xG is just 13.02.Hojlund’s conversion rate of 24 per cent was better than Manchester City star Erling Haaland (23 per cent) in the Prem last season.And Alan Shearer was impressed by Hojlund’s Brentford showing, believing his off the ball work has had an effective impact on the team.Shearer said on Match of the Day: “The positives today were without a doubt the front three in Garnacho, Rashford and Hojlund.”I thought they more than played their part and were a constant threat for large parts of the game. “They linked up well, getting their shots away at goal. I thought Hojlund was really impressive.”A lot of times having to do the dirty work and holding defenders off. It allowed the other two to play a more forward role.On Hojlund’s potential, Ten Hag said: “He will always score. What is important is he is keeping fit. “He picked up so many injuries in the first season and when he stays fit, he will score goals because that is proved in his stats.”Another number signifies Hojlund’s significance. His shirt number has been switched this season, from 11 to 9. The Denmark international faced big criticism for a scratchy first few months at Old Trafford last season following his £72m move in the summer of 2023.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut he found his shooting boots after his first Prem goal against Aston Villa on Boxing Day, and finished the campaign with 16 in all competitions. This ensured the striker finished his debut season as United’s top scorer.Hojlund bagged his first Prem goal of the season against Brentford More

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    Raging Richarlison slams ‘f***ing s***’ card as Tottenham star’s EA FC 25 rating is revealed

    RICHARLISON was left raging after his rating on EA FC 25 was revealed.The game was released last week and is EA’s second instalment of their annual football game since the split from Fifa.Richarlison was left raging after seeing his EA FC 25 cardCredit: PAHe was rated 81 overall on the video gameCredit: Instagram / richarlisonMany footballers spend their free time relaxing and play the video game and they also make sure to keep an eye on their ratings.The new copy saw Lionel Messi given his lowest rating in 16 years and Erling Haaland tied with Rodri and Kylian Mbappe as the best in the game.Richarlison, 27, however, was left unimpressed with his stats in the newest version.The Brazilian has been given an overall rating of 81, which is the same as the previous game.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Tottenham star posted a video on his Instagram account in which he complained.He said: “Hey Fifa, what is this f***ing s*** card?”F***ing s***.”His reaction to the card has been shared and gone viral on social media.Most read in FootballOne fan posted: “What does Richalison want? FIFA were very generous rating him 81.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA second wrote: “Coming from a player who hasn’t scored 15 goals in a season in his career.”A third commented: “Bro’s literally lucky to even get one in the 1st place.”The 25 top-rated footballers in EA FC25A fourth said: “The fact that they send this to all players is funny.”Another added: “Well, if these ratings motivate you, get fit and get going and next years number will look better.”Richarlison’s rating was unlikely to have been increased following his underwhelming 2023/24 campaign, in which he scored just 12 times.The former Watford striker’s form was inconsistent enough to see manager Ange Postecoglou sign a new attacker in the summer.Dominic Solanke arrived in a record-breaking transfer from Bournemouth.Who are these famous footballers? More

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    Major change to Football Manager 25 as developers axe much-loved feature to ensure game released on time

    FOOTBALL MANAGER fans are set for major disappointment after developers of the popular game revealed they are AXING international teams for the next release.The tactical game, available on PC, consoles and mobile, is given a new version each year featuring the latest transfers and an updated interface.Football Manager 25 will remove the option to take charge of international teamsFootball Manager has become a staple for all lovers of the beautiful game.And many supporters use it as a way to discover the latest next-gen talents, while also getting to live out their fantasies as a boss on the sideline.Real players love it too, with the likes of Antoine Griezmann previously revealing his star-studded team.The next edition of the game, Football Manager 25, will have several new features including — for the first time ever — a women’s football database.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut it appears the changes have come at a cost after developers revealed they have been forced to remove the option to manage international teams.Players could previously take charge of almost any nation in the world.And there was even an option to manage a national team alongside a club.But gamers will have to make do with just domestic sides after Sports Interactive manager Miles Jacobsen released a statement confirming international football’s exit from the game.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe decision was made due to moving Football Manager to a new engine called Unity.Jacobsen revealed the development team have found it “challenging” and “trickier than anticipated.”Football icons’ strange hobbiesAnd it’s also resulted in the official announcement of FM25 being delayed until the end of this month.While the game itself has seen its release pushed back to late November.However, international football matches will still be simulated in the background of a user’s club save.While national team management will remain playable on the mobile version of FM25.But gamers were left deeply unhappy with the departure of international footy.One said: “Rare FM L here — that’s a real shame. Huge impact.”Another declared: “Why don’t they just import it from 24 to give people the option to play it and just keep developing it for 26?”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “Very poor. Awful in fact.”Another added: “How am I going to turn San Marino into the best country on earth now?” More

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    Inside YouTuber Danny Aarons’ stunning SIX STONE weight loss after ditching junk food to become ‘the next KSI’ of boxing

    DANNY AARONS has gone from overweight gamer to the next KSI of Misfits Boxing with a sensational life turnaround. Aarons was over 17 STONE while rising to fame on YouTube playing FIFA video games. Danny Aarons has gone through a huge body transformationAarons makes his debut against former footballer Danny SimpsonBut amid the rise of celebrity-style crossover bout with Misfits Boxing, the 22-year-old fancied getting in on the action. He now makes his debut on Saturday night in a headline fight against Premier League winner Danny Simpson in Dublin. It marks a stunning contrast as Aarons told SunSport: “Obviously there’s physical changes yes but you don’t realise how much of it is mental.”I was waking up at stupid o’clock doing nothing with my life being so unproductive, eating a bunch of junk food, and it was just not not healthy and not a sustainable way to live.READ MORE IN BOXING”So you had to make good change. It’s a mental change, but I’m not a doctor or anything but honestly, just get out, get outside, do some walks, eat clean.”Aarons is now down to 11st 7lb having put in hours of training under the guidance of coach Huzaifah Iqbal in Surrey. He said: “It’s easy to to get in there one day and do it cos it’s fun, you know, it’s new. “But when you have to wake up again, do it the next day and then the next day and the next day it’s just being consistent with it is the is the tough bit.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The easiest part, I think just my coaches and that they just feel like family, like it’s not like I have to go to training.”It’s like I’m just hanging out with the boys, man, it feels good.”Aarons has welcomed being compared to KSI – having gone from content creator to boxer. He said: “I love pressure. I love pressure. To be compared to KSI, can’t be a bad thing. So I’ll take it.”Danny Simpson agrees to put Premier League winner’s medal on the line in boxing fight against YouTuber Danny Aarons More

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    Watch awkward moment Alisha Lehmann’s mum meets YouTuber IShowSpeed and calls his fanbase ‘STUPID’

    YOUTUBER IShowSpeed’s popularity and huge fanbase had Alisha Lehmann’s mum stunned – so much so that she called it “STUPID.”The American – who shot to fame as a Cristiano Ronaldo super-fan and video game streamer – linked up with Lehmann in Switzerland.IShowSpeed with Alisha Lehmann’s in SwitzerlandCredit: X / iShowSpeedHQAlisha Lehmann’s mum meets SpeedCredit: X / iShowSpeedHQShe was stunned by his fanbaseCredit: X / iShowSpeedHQSpeed has nearly 26MILLION YouTube subscribers and over 19m Instagram followers. But his popularity is not just limited to online and Speed – real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr – is mobbed everywhere he goes. Speed – who like Lehmann is sponsored by KSI and Logan Paul’s Prime drinks company – met up with the football star and live streamed it. An army of fans could be seen watching through the building window – leaving Lehmann’s mum shocked. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe said: “This here, is stupid.” Speed responded: “What? I’m stupid?” Lehmann’s mum replied: “No! Not you, the fans.” Her daughter, recently signed to Juventus, added: “There’s so many people, she doesn’t like, she’s scared.” Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSpeed, 19, then pretended to cry and joked: “I’m stupid!” Lehmann’s mum then grabbed his cheeks and reassured the social media sensation that he is in fact not stupid. Streamer IShowSpeed ‘injures’ ankle before being mobbed by fans in Norway – he vows never to returnSpeed had been supporting Portugal and Ronaldo until his idol was dumped out of the Euros at the hands of France. So Speed – who rivals his friend KSI – switched his alliance to Switzerland for England’s quarter-final. Speed has been supporting Portugal until their eliminationCredit: Getty More

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    Man United fan’s club-themed Game Boy is valued at £30k — after Sir Alex Ferguson signed it

    A MAN United fan’s club-themed Game Boy is valued at £30,000 — after he got Sir Alex Ferguson to sign the packaging.Ali Ahmed’s parents bought it in 1996, when he was three, and kept it in mint condition as a future collector’s item.A Manchester United fan’s club-themed Game Boy is valued at £30,000Credit: SuppliedAli Ahmed got the tech signed by Sir Alex Ferguson and also got a selfie with the former Man U bossCredit: SuppliedHe made it his mission to get the legendary United boss’s name on it — and pounced when Sir Alex visited the pharmacy he works at in January.Ali said: “I can’t believe it. It’s like a dream come true.“I only had the idea to try and get it signed a few months ago when another Game Boy collector joked about it online.“I thought it was an impossible task but somehow had faith I could one day achieve it.READ MORE ON MAN UNITED“Fast-forward three weeks later and who do I see walking past my workplace – Sir Alex Ferguson himself!“It was a surreal moment. I ran over and told him it was an absolute honour to meet him.“He was so nice and agreed to sign the Game Boy, and even posed for a selfie.“He said ‘it’s nice to meet you, mate. See you around’.Most read in Football“I get goosebumps just thinking about it.”He has had an offer of £30,000 from Japan for the Nintendo console, which cost £60.Man Utd coach reveals why Jadon Sancho refused to apologise to Ten Hag before exile that sparked Dortmund transferBut Ali said: “I’m keeping it, it’s like the Holy Grail of my game collection.”Ali, who also has a £40,000 collection of around 1,000 games, was flooded with support from United fans when he posted his achievement on a Game Boy collector’s page. More

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    Man City ace Erling Haaland becomes new character in favourite video game Clash of the Clans

    ERLING Haaland is living in a fantasy world – after becoming a surprise new character in his favourite video game.The Manchester City superstar, 23, is a huge fan of Clash of the Clans and from today players will be able to recruit him as the Barbarian King.Man City ace Erling Haaland is a huge fan of video game Clash of the ClansCredit: GettyFrom today players will be able to recruit him as the Barbarian KingHaaland said: ‘I’ve been a huge fan, so to appear as an in-game character is really cool’Credit: Not known, clear with picture deskPosting on social media, Haaland said: “From the pitch to the battlefield!”I’ve been a huge fan of the game for a long time and know everything about it, so to appear as an in-game character is really cool.”It’s currently one of the world’s most popular mobile games and has been downloaded more than two billion times since it was first released more than a decade ago.It sees players build their own village and launch raids against rivals in a power battle.Read More on TechStuart McGaw, general manager of Clash of Clans, said: “When we heard Haaland was a fan of our game and that he wanted to partner with us, it was really a dream scenario.”Sky Sports pundit puts head in hand after Man Utd icon Roy Keane makes public U-turn over Erling Haaland live on TV More