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      Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus BANNED from popular video game for ‘cheating’ after spending thousands on different features

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      GABRIEL JESUS has been banned from popular video game Counter-Strike 2 for “cheating”.The Arsenal striker has reportedly spent thousands on different features on the game.
      Gabriel Jesus has been banned from popular video game Counter-Strike 2Credit: Alamy
      However, Jesus has now lost access to his account after being hit with a Valve anti-cheat (VAC) ban by the developers.
      In response, the forward has pleaded to be unbanned on social media by sharing a link to his profile on X, formerly Twitter.
      He wrote: “Hi @counterstrike my account received a VAC ban unfairly, can you help me? Follow the account link and print of the ban.”
      Counter-Strike 2 is a tactical first-person shooter which is popular amongst Brazilian footballers, including Neymar and Casemiro.
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      Jesus has reportedly spent £31,500 on skins in the game, including £630 on a customised M4A1-S Hot Rod gun.
      His ban has left him unable to get any of that money back, though, with trading items prohibited when banned.
      The 26-year-old, who has seven goals for the Gunners this season, has previously streamed gameplay on Twitch.
      10,000 viewers even tuned in to watch him play Counter-Strike with Brazil team-mate Neymar.
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      What is Counter-Strike 2?
      Counter-Strike 2 is a multiplayer first-person shooter released by Valve in September 2023.
      The video game is the fifth instalment in the Counter-Strike series and is playable on PC through Windows and Linux.
      Players are split into two teams and pitted against each other in a variety of objective based game modes.
      Other famous players include actor Henry Cavill, rapper Soulja Boy and former UFC champion Chris Weidman.

      His VAC ban looks set to prevent him from doing so again, however, with the bans usually permanent.
      Applied for several different reasons, VAC bans are most commonly handed out for cheating, with players known to use software to aid their in-game performance.
      However, the bans have been handed out by mistake before and can be overturned if given as a result of an error from developers Valve.
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      YouTuber IShowSpeed screams ‘f*** you Harvey Barnes’ as he dies on Fortnite to ‘three Newcastle stars’

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      INTERNET star IShowSpeed was potentially killed on Fortnite by Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes.The popular YouTuber and influencer was playing the battle royale game last night with his pals.
      IShowSpeed was playing Fortnite with friends when he was killed by gamers using Premier League players’ namesCredit: X @iShowSpeedHQ
      Speed was taken out by a player called Harvey BarnesCredit: EPA
      He streamed live to thousands of fans as one of his Fortnite matches was cut short when he was killed by a player that went by the name of Harvey Barnes.
      Speed was on the receiving end of a shotgun attack by him and he raged: “Who the f*** is Harvey Barnes? Harvey Barnes, f*** you.”
      The fuming internet sensation then watched on as his team-mates tried to take down their rival.
      He continued to shout: “That’s Harvey Barnes, kill Harvey Barnes.”
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      But Speed’s friends were not able to do so and they were all knocked out of the last man standing game by them as they accused them of “hacking”.
      Eagle-eyed fans spotted that it flashed up on screen that other players on Barnes’ team were gamers using the aliases Anthony Gordon and Paul Dummett.
      It left many viewers convinced that it was the Newcastle trio.
      Fans found it hilarious, one said: “Well this was not what I expected.”
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      Another added: “I’m creased some Fortnite pro players and Speed got butchered from Barnes, Dummett and Gordon at 1am.”
      A third reacted: “I would have never seen this crossover coming.”
      A fourth wrote: “Barnes the GOAT.”
      Despite it being the international break and the Newcastle stars having some time off, there is no proof that they were actually playing Fortnite.
      Some fans remained unconvinced, saying: “It’s probably just Newcastle fans with those names but it’s still funny.”
      A gamer called Anthony Gordon was on Harvey Barnes’ teamCredit: Reuters
      It is unclear whether it was really Paul Dummett and his Newcastle team-matesCredit: Getty More

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      I created an iconic video game from humble beginnings – now it makes £300MILLION a year and is played all over the world

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      THE iconic video game Football Manager has captured the imagination of millions of fans around the world.The popular game sold six million copies last year – meaning it has raked in a fortune for its developers.
      Football Manager is mostly played in the UK and according to them are close to generating 2 million players a yearCredit: Sports Interactive
      Football Manager allows players to take charge of their favourite football team and manage them all the way to glory.
      It has also launched players into the real world of professional football, most famously Stade de Reims coach Will Still.
      Since its release, the gaming community has expanded rapidly, with last year’s game played by six million people.
      Miles Jacobson has been the man behind Football Manager since the first game was released.
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      Under his leadership has managed to grow the firm Sports Interactive from five staff to over 250 – with around 1,300 researchers around the world.
      Miles told the BBC: “The way that I see it, I’m actually making the game for me – it just so happens that there are a few million other people like me out there.
      “Games aren’t cheap for people to buy, so we’re determined to make the best value for money game every year, so people are getting a lot of playtime out of their £40-50 that they’ve worked so hard to try and get.”
      Today marks the release of the 20th game in the Football Manager series and this will be the last of its kind – with next year’s game set to be reimagined and redesigned on a different engine.
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      Football Manager’s graphics have improved drastically since its release in 2004.
      With better technology, it evolved from its text-based beginnings to using motion capture rendering players in 3D.
      However, Football Manager 24 is ditching motion capture for “motion matching” which uses real data from football matches and applies it to the movement of footballers in the game itself.
      This year’s game will make a debut in Japan for the first time in its history, with the addition of the J-league (Japan’s top football league) also being added to the game.
      Another new feature that is set to excite players is the ability to continue from where they left off in Football Manager 23 – As players progress from last year’s game can carry directly into Football Manager 24.
      According to Sports Interactive, this feature has already been used by 25 per cent of players who had pre-ordered the game.
      For next year’s game Miles Jacobson confirmed that women’s football will be added.
      If you are into your football have a look at why Mauricio Pochettimo refuses to rule out managing Tottenham.
      Or check out how fans managed to get on the track at the end of the F1 Brazillian Grand Prix.
      Miles Jacobson studio director of Sports Indirective grew up supporting Watford F.C.Credit: Rex
      FM24 will cost players £44.99 on PC and £39.99 on consoleCredit: Sports Interactive More

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      League Two youngster goes viral for emotional plea to FM24 begging to be added to game as fans say ‘get him in’

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      GRIMSBY youngster Harry Shipstone has gathered support from fans after asking to be included in the new Football Manager game.FM24 will be released on November 6, but those who secured early access were able to play the beta version of the game as early as October 19.
      Some fans were given early access to Football Manager 24 earlier this monthCredit: Football Manager
      Harry Shipstone posted this message to Out of Context Football Manager after discovering he was not on the gameCredit: Instagram
      And Grimsby academy prospect Shipstone was disappointed to see he does not feature on it.
      In a bid to get himself on the game, he messaged the Twitter account “Out of Contest Football Manager” which has more than 300,000 followers.
      He said: “You probably won’t see this but if you do and you know anyone at Football Manager please could you contact them to try and sort it for me.
      “I am a young footballer who plays for Grimsby Town’s youth team and when I went on the new beta version I was not on it.
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      “I had been looking forward to this moment since I found out I would be playing for the youth team so it is very upsetting to see that I am not even in the squad.
      “Any help you can provide would be appreciated.”
      Out of Context Football Manager posted a screenshot of Shipstone’s message along with the caption: “GET THIS MAN IN THE GAME.”
      And the official Football Manager Twitter replied to the post.
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      They simply said: “We’re investigating 🕵🏻‍♂️.”
      This led to a host of football fans supporting Shipstone’s attempt to get on the game.
      One said: “GET HARRY IN FM24!!!”
      Another added: “He deserve it.”
      While a third replied: “Ambitious, with determination 20. Get him in the game @FootballManager.”
      A petition has even been set up on Change.org titled “Include Harry Shipstone as a Grimsby Youth Player in Football Manager 24”.
      It has 486 signatures at the time of writing.
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      Man Utd women’s star shuts down IShowSpeed with classy three-word response as fans call her the ‘GOAT’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED Women’s star Hannah Blundell offered up a brilliant response after a video with her EA Sports FC card went viral.Blundell, 29, is a left-back for the Red Devils Women team.
      Hannah Blundell offered up a brilliant response to IShowSpeedCredit: Getty
      Speed was shocked to pull Blundell from his EA Sports FC pack openingCredit: Twitter @HanBlundell
      EA Sports announced the next edition of their game, which changed it’s name from FIFA to EA Sports FC, would have both men and women players in their Ultimate Team game mode.
      Streamers of the game participating in “pack openings” are often seen reacting wildly when they pull a high-rated player.
      American streamer IShowSpeed, who was involved in the 2023 Sidemen Charity Match which sold out the London Stadium and raised £2.4million for charity, was seen reacting in this manner.
      The excitable viral star was streaming the new game when he pulled out an 83-rated English left-back card from Man Utd.
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      In past editions of the game, this would have pulled out Luke Shaw.
      But this year Shaw shares an almost identical card with Blundell, with Speed reacting surprised when the card was revealed as the former Chelsea star.
      While commentating over the clip, Speed said: “England. Left back. Oh my god, Man Utd,” as he became excited before the card was revealed as Blundell instead.
      Speed voiced his shock, yelling: “What the f***. Is that a girl?”
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      Blundell saw the funny side of the clip, replying: “Hahahaha made it ☝🏼🤣🤣.”
      Fans online loved her reaction, with one typing: “HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH MY GOAT.”
      A second wrote: “Put some respect on my girl Hannah.”
      “And this is why I shall forever be pledged to cheer on the queen that is Hannah Blundell,” declared a third.
      A fourth said: “Love this Hannah.”
      While a fifth added: “😂 This is brilliant!”
      Blundell played in 22 Women’s Super League matches last season, scoring one goal and adding two assists.
      She joined Man Utd from Chelsea in 2021.
      Fans had been left fuming after the Man Utd men’s team had their ratings revealed.
      Luke Shaw shares an almost identical Ultimate Team card to BlundellCredit: Getty More

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      Mason Greenwood WILL be in EA FC 24 video game after being removed from Man Utd squad in FIFA… but there’s a catch

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      MASON Greenwood will be included in the EA Sports FC 24 video game – but there’s a catch.The popular football game is due to be released on September 29 and comes after the controversial striker was dropped from FIFA 22 following his arrest.
      EA Sports has confirmed Mason Greenwood will appear in the latest version of their popular video gameCredit: Rex
      Greenwood has been seen training with Getafe having been loaned to the Spanish side from Man UtdCredit: Alamy
      Greenwood is currently on loan to Getafe from Manchester United after the charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against him were dropped in February.
      A statement from EA Sports said: “EA Sports FC 24 authentically reflects the active rosters of teams and clubs in the real world of football.
      “As he is now part of an active roster with Getafe CF, Mason Greenwood will be included in FC 24.”
      The 21-year-old though will not appear in the popular Ultimate Team mode as he wasn’t part of an active squad at the time of the cut-off date by EA.
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      Ultimate Team is a game mode where you unlock players to add to a virtual squad – which is then used to play against others online.
      When Greenwood last appeared in a FIFA update on January 27, last year, he had an overall rating of 79 with 90 potential.
      EA added: “As Greenwood was not part of an active roster at the time of our cut-off date for final team and player data, he will not appear in Ultimate Team at launch.”
      Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 with the charges dropped on February 2 this year.
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      Man Utd launched an internal investigation and announced in August Greenwood would leave the club and he was subsequently loaned to the Spanish La Liga side.
      A statement from United said: “All those involved, including Mason, recognise the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United.
      “It has therefore been mutually agreed that it would be most appropriate for him to do so away from Old Trafford, and we will now work with Mason to achieve that outcome.
      “Based on the evidence available to us, we have concluded that the material posted online did not provide a full picture and that Mason did not commit the offences in respect of which he was originally charged.
      “That said, as Mason publicly acknowledges today, he has made mistakes which he is taking responsibility for.”
      Another popular video game, Football Manager, announced last week that Greenwood will be reinstated to their game.
      A Sports Interactive spokesperson told The Athletic: “Players or officials serving indefinite suspensions from football, for any reason, are removed from Football Manager at the first opportunity.
      “When suspensions or playing restrictions are lifted, the player or official will be reinstated in-game at the next scheduled update.”
      The news comes after Greenwood’s girlfriend Harriet Robson was reportedly seen out and about with some of the Getafe Wags.
      Greenwood signed with the Spanish side just before the end of the transfer window last month.
      Greenwood was later unveiled to a stadium of fans and has been seen training in footage shown on the club’s social media accounts.
      But a week-long break from club football owing to an international break has delayed his first appearance for Getafe.
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      And Getafe is understood to have been pulling out all the stops to ensure he is accommodated off the pitch ahead of his debut.
      Despite only signing on loan ten days ago, he is expected to feature against Osasuna on September 17.
      The charges against Greenwood were dropped in February this yearCredit: Getty More

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      Gareth Bale’s golf venture hits new high as fans say Real Madrid legend has ‘finally achieved his dream’

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      GARETH BALE’S love affair with golf has taken a fresh twist after he became a playable pro in a video game. The Real Madrid and Wales legend has a well-known love of golf, having been seen frequently playing it during the latter stages of his time in Madrid.
      Gareth Bale will feature as a playable pro in PGA TOUR 2K23Credit: @2K_UK
      Bale is well-known lover of golfCredit: @2K_UK
      The reveal video showed footage of Bale’s face being scanned into the gameCredit: @2K_UK
      Following the World Cup Bale announced his retirement from football, giving him even more time to get himself onto the golf course.
      But now Bale could be on the golf course anytime someone loads up the PGA Tour 2K23 video game.
      It comes after the 34-year-old was scanned into the game to become a playable pro.
      The reveal video from the game’s social media pages features a voiceover from Bale as footage plays in the background of his face being scanned.
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      Many sports video games including FIFA, now EA Sports FC, and Basketball’s NBA 2K23 use state-of-the-art game engines to help make their games look as realistic as possible.
      The PGA Tour game is no different.
      However, Bale himself is not the only introduction to the game.
      The game developers have even implemented Bale’s very own custom-designed dream golf course.
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      Bale’s addition comes alongside a new custom course designed by the WelshmanCredit: @2K_UK
      Players can also test their skills in the suitably named “Eleven’s Club” to earn in-game rewards.
      Reacting to the reveal, one fan said: “This is so cool 🤩.”
      A second replied: “Not the crossover I expected but will definitely be playing.”
      “Bro finally got his dream,” remarked a third.
      A fourth wrote: “Looks like i have to get into golf 👀.”
      Another declared: “This man is a legend.”
      While a sixth typed: “He has followed his passion❤️.”
      Bale has also been in action on a real-life golf course recently too.
      The former Spurs star paired up with Rory McIlroy for the BMW PGA Championship Celebrity Pro-Am event in Wentworth, Surrey.
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      Bale was handed a 0.5 handicap for the event.
      He is also set to appear alongside tennis ace Novak Djokovic in the Ryder Cup celebrity All-Star match later this month.
      Fans can also join the Eleven’s ClubCredit: @2K_UK
      Game developers use state-of-the-art game engines to make them look as real as possibleCredit: @2K_UK More

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      Chelsea star Thiago Silva loses it after finding out EA FC 24 rating and claims game-makers ‘aren’t watching football’

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      CHELSEA defender Thiago Silva took a cheeky dig at EA Sports FC 24 after finding out his new in-game rating.The 38-year-old joked that developers were watching football “with their eyes closed” after finding out that his rating had reduced from 86 to 84 ahead of the new release.
      Silva was disappointed with his EA Sports FC 24 ratingCredit: Premier League
      The Chelsea defender has received a rating of 84Credit: Reuters
      He told the official Premier League YouTube channel: “They’re not watching football, they’re watching the games like this [with their eyes closed].”
      When asked about his attributes, he added: “I think that obviously offensively I can improve because I didn’t get a single goal last year.
      “This year I think I can improve my attacking because defensively I’m good.”
      EA Sports FC, the successor to the much-loved FIFA game series, is set to be released at the end of this month.
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      Player ratings have already started to be revealed, with Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne ranking as the highest-rated Premier League stars, both with 91.
      Chelsea’s top-rated player is Christopher Nkunku, with Silva and Reece James both second with a rating of 84.
      The Blues finished 12th in the Premier League last season, which has led to a significant drop in EA ratings for most players.
      Raheem Sterling, Ben Chilwell and club-record signing Moises Caicedo are the only other Chelsea players to achieve a rating above 80.
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      Mauricio Pochettino’s side have already endured a disappointing start to this season.
      They currently sit 12th with just four points from as many games. More