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      Mason Greenwood set to be reinstated to popular video game after being removed over attempted rape allegations

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      MASON Greenwood will be reinstated into a popular video game more than a year after being removed.The striker, 21, was given a pathway back into top-flight football after signing for Spanish club Getafe on Friday.
      Mason Greenwood was officially unveiled by his new club Getafe this weekCredit: Rex
      Greenwood high-fives Getafe supporters as he emerges from a tunnelCredit: Instagram
      He has not stepped on the pitch since being suspended by Manchester United following his arrest in January last year.
      Charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control were dropped in February, but United announced last month it had “mutually agreed” he would rebuild his career away from Old Trafford.
      Now the creators of Football Manager have confirmed he will be included within the popular computer game.
      It comes after Greenwood had been removed from the game in February last year.
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      Sports Interactive 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.”
      A release date for the latest version of the game has not yet been announced.
      It comes after Getafe officially unveiled Greenwood to fans on Tuesday.
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      The Spanish side have since released a number of videos of the striker training alongside his new teammates.
      Addressing accusations the signing was “tone death”, club president Ruben Reyes said Greenwood’s arrival was “just the same” as its other signings.
      Getafe’s next game is at home to Osasuna on September 17, but is unlikely Greenwood will feature due to a lack of fitness after going 18 months without playing.
      Posing for selfies with supporters at his unveiling earlier this week, Greenwood said: “I have been training for four or five months now so I am getting up to speed.
      “I have been training with my team-mates and I feel quite good.
      “We take one game at a time, I know the next home game is coming up soon, we are going to try and win it and do our best.”
      Greenwood in action for United shortly before his suspension in January last yearCredit: EPA More

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      Arsenal fans fume ‘the disrespect is real’ as player ratings for EA FC24 are revealed

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      ARSENAL fans are fuming after EA Sports revealed their players ratings for FC24.The video game, which was formerly known as Fifa, is released on September 29.
      Arsenal player ratings for EA FC24 have been leakedCredit: Twitter @afcstuff
      Fans are unhappy Martin Odegaard has a higher rating than Bukayo SakaCredit: Getty
      Some fans feel William Saliba’s rating is too lowCredit: Getty
      But fans have been treated to a sneak peek at player ratings already, and Arsenal supporters are not happy with how their players have been valued.
      Many feel the likes of William Saliba, Bukayo Saka and Ben White should all have a higher rating than they do.
      Captain Martin Odegaard is the best Gunner on the game with a rating of 87 – some fans are outraged that he ranks above Saka on 86.
      Some also feel Leandro Trossard and Oleksandr Zinchenko deserve a higher rating.
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      One fan said: “Saka 86 is genuinely a disgrace.”
      Another added: “81 for Trossard is insanely disrespectful. Don’t even get me started on Zinchenko.”
      A third wrote: “Saliba 83 is very crazy.”
      And another commented: “Ben White is honestly the most underrated footballer in the world.”
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      The top 50 player ratings have been revealed with Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne the highest-rated male players.
      The Manchester City pair are the only Premier League representatives in the top ten with Harry Kane and Lionel Messi also among the highest rated players. More

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      Chelsea fans say ‘we might be finished’ as they discover Blues’ EA Sports FC 24 ratings despite spending £1billion

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      FANS fear Chelsea are “finished” after seeing brutal EA Sports FC 24 ratings – despite a £1BILLION spree over the past three transfer windows.Only seven Blues’ players scored 80 or more in the leaked ratings ahead of the video game’s release on September 29.
      Christopher Nkunku might be happy with his 86 but fans feel the ratings show what poor value Chelsea have got for their massive spendingCredit: EAFC
      Enzo Fernandez cost a then-British record of £107m but only rated 83Credit: Getty
      And Stamford Bridge supporters “don’t know whether to laugh or cry” after mediocre marks reflected a turbulent year.
      Summer recruit Christopher Nkunku tops the ratings with 86 – but ironically has yet to make his debut following a pre-season injury.
      And it was the mark given to £107m Enzo Fernandez that seemed to sum up Chelsea’s plight for many fans.
      One observer said of the score for the Argentinian World Cup winner: “83 for Enzo? What a joke.”
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      Fans were particularly dumbfounded by his modest rating for what’s regarded as one of his major assets.
      Such verdicts included: “Enzo Fernandez getting 81 for passing tells me everything I need to know about the EA FC ratings…”
      Thiago Silva and crocked Reece James scored two below Chelsea’s top man Nkunku on 84.
      Raheem Sterling’s recent resurgence failed to prevent his rating of 86 on Fifa 23 falling to 83 in the new game.
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      Ben Chilwell got 81, with £115m British record buy Moises Caicedo notching 80.
      Cole Palmer, whose £45m arrival from Manchester City surprised many, rated only 66.
      And when one fan posted, “We might be finished.” a rival supporter responded with: “It’s not might, you’re FINISHED!”
      New boss Mauricio Pochettino faces a daunting job to reinvigorate the Blues after their nightmare 2022-23.
      That leftone observer commenting on the club’s rating: “Tbf there all too high they finished 12th.”   More

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      Furious Man Utd fans slam decision to include Mason Greenwood in eFootball video game

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      FURIOUS Manchester United fans have slammed a decision to include Mason Greenwood in the eFootball video game.The striker, 21, was included in the United squad in a popular game developed by Japanese animation firm Konami.
      Greenwood has been included in the Man United squad in the eFootball gameCredit: Twitter/ManUnitedZone_
      Greenwood pictured during a United training session in June 2020Credit: Getty
      Konami, an official partner of the club, named Greenwood within the game despite him having not played since January last year.
      Greenwood was suspended from playing for the club after being arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
      He was charged with the offences in October, before the criminal probe was dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service in February.
      However, United fans have reacted with disdain to his inclusion within the computer game.
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      Taking to social media, one supporter said: “Take him out of the club.”
      Another wrote: “That’s low from them”.
      A third said: “I thought they’d at the minimum be too scared about the PR disaster but clearly not.”
      A fourth added: “This might be the end of me watching football.”
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      Another tweeted: “Deleting my eFootball account what a terrible game.”
      However, some fans backed the decision and gave their support to his return.
      One supporter wrote: “Our boy is coming back!”
      A second said: “Can’t wait to have him back in real life.”
      It comes as United fans are set to protest tonight’s Premier League opener against Wolves at Old Trafford.
      One group, called Female Fans Against Mason Greenwood’s Return, issued a full statement on the matter earlier this week
      The recently founded group wrote: “We are calling on the club to do the right thing. For their fans, for their employees, for the millions of young boys and girls across the world who look up to our players as heroes and role models, and the millions of women whose lives have been blighted by violence and abuse.
      “To the decision-makers at the club, remember; this goes beyond football. This decision is a reflection of you, your morals; of who you are as individuals, and as humans. 
      “Will you stand with abusers, or with the abused? History will judge your choices. Make sure you choose well.”
      They concluded by saying: “We female fans of Man United are demanding that the club abide by their duty of care towards their female fans and employees and demonstrate a zero tolerance approach towards acts of violence against women by refusing to bring Mason Greenwood back into the squad.”
      Meanwhile, United have ruled out making a decision on Greenwood’s future until a “set date”.
      Greenwood has been the subject of an internal probe since the charges were dropped.
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      Man United had intended to provide an update on his future prior to the start of the season.
      But the Old Trafford club is now not expected to announce a decision until the September international break.
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      BBC presenter Alex Scott looks stunning as she bares midriff at EA Sports event alongside Ronaldinho, Figo and Haaland

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      ALEX SCOTT stole the show while at an EA Sports FC event. The launch saw Scott joined by other football legends such as Luis Figo, Ronaldinho and Didier Drogba, as well as Manchester City striker Erling Haaland – who was seen in a pair of green “pyjamas”.
      Alex Scott stole the show at the EA SPORTS FC 24 launch event
      Scott met other football legends such as Ronaldinho
      She was also seen next to the likes of Didier Drogba, Erling Haaland and Figo
      Scott donned blue jeans and a green and white Tommy Hilfiger top that showed off her toned midriff as she took to the stage with her fellow footie icons.
      The 38-year-old, who also took the chance to lift the Women’s Champions League trophy, captioned her post: “Game recognising Game 🤝🏾: EA Sports it’s (I’m) in the game…
      “Can’t wait to share some more exciting news very soon 👀.”
      Reacting to her post, one fan said: “Legend on and off the pitch.”
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      A second typed: “The skys is the limit. 🙌❤️🙌.”
      Many other fans responded with fire and heart emojis.
      Another fan speculated the “exciting news” Scott referred to could in fact be a legends mode within the game.
      Images from the event show the BBC presenter will once again be part of the games’ broadcasting team and will also be joining the list of Icons (stars who have retired) in the game after appearing on the Ultimate Edition cover.
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      Scott lifted the Women’s Champions League trophy
      Scott was present with a host of other stars on the video games Ultimate Edition cover
      The former Arsenal and England star made history on FIFA 22 by becoming the first woman in the popular video games broadcaster team.
      It comes as the long-running FIFA game series rebrands itself to EA Sports FC 24.
      The rebrand follows a dispute over the use of the Fifa name – with Fifa reportedly wanting $1billion (£850million) for continued branding in EA Sports’ games.
      Scott donned blue jeans with a green and white top
      One fan proclaimed her a ‘legend’ More

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      Eagle-eyed fans say ‘they done Tottenham dirty’ as they all spot the same thing on new EA FC 24 ‘trailer’

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      FANS claim a goal-crazy “trailer” for video game EA FC 24 has “done Tottenham dirty”.Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea are seen raining in strikes against a robotic Spurs defence.

      Spurs came out worst in a clip but it might not be the full storyCredit: Twitter @EAFC
      It was doom and gloom for Tottenham fans in clips from EA FC 24
      Tottenham supporters feared their team has been gamed and shamed – but others reckon the clip might just be a cheeky compilation from a true trailer.
      Spurs fans say the clip “slapped” and “bantered” their team by showing them persistently picking the ball out.
      One asked: “Why is the defence just Tottenham?” – followed by crying emojis.
      But those trailer-trashers were counter-attacked by trolls and lols from opposition supporters.
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      One called the goal carnage “realistic gameplay” and another explained: “Cuz they needed goals for the trailer.”
      A third posted: “Done spuds dirty here.”
      The mad ad comes on the same day Etihad hero Erling Haaland turned up in green PYJAMAS and a new braided hairstyle for the game’s launch.
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      The Treble winner has taken the main spot on EA FC 24 after notching 52 goals in his first season in England.
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      But he’s joined on the cover by Jude Bellingham, Enzo Fernandez, Vincius Jr and Marcus Rashford.
      The game’s developer EA Sports created the Fifa video game franchise.
      But now that deal has ended they have made their own version. More

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      Man City star Erling Haaland shows off stunning new look wearing GREEN PYJAMAS as he attends EA FC 24 launch event

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      ERLING HAALAND looked ready for bed as he showed off his new style at the EA FC 24 launch.The Manchester City star rocked up in green pyjamas and a new braided hairstyle to the game’s showcase.
      Erling Haaland showed off his new look at the EA FC 24 eventCredit: Instagram_@premierleague
      Haaland was joined by Ronaldinho, Luis Figo and Didier DrogbaCredit: Instagram @erling.haaland
      He also had a snap with StormzyCredit: Instagram_@premierleague
      Haaland, 22, is one of the game’s cover stars this year alongside the likes of Jude Bellingham, Enzo Fernandez, Vincius Jr and Marcus Rashford.
      But the Norwegian takes the main spot as he is front and centre of the football game’s cover.
      He also stole the limelight at the launch with his stunning new look as his bright green pyjamas also had his initials stitched into the breast pocket.
      Haaland was joined at the event by stars including footballing icons, Didier Drogba, Luis Figo, Ronaldinho, Kelly Smith and Alex Scott.
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      While music star Stormzy was also in attendance.
      The game’s developer – EA Sports – was the creator of the Fifa video game franchise but they have now made their own version following the end of their deal.
      After being revealed as one of the new game’s cover stars, Haaland tweeted: “Every footballer dreams of this.
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      “Proud to be on the cover for the first season of a new era @EASPORTSFC #FC24.”
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      EA will be releasing FC24 on September 29 and it will be available for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch platforms.
      Haaland is thought to have penned a £2million deal with fashion designers Dolce and Gabbana.
      He attended a D&G event and was snapped alongside Kim Kardashian, who is also an ambassador for the brand.
      Haaland was reunited with the Premier League trophyCredit: Instagram_@premierleague
      The striker has been enjoying his summer after winning a Treble with Manchester City.
      He danced along to Abba alongside dad Alf-Inge in Ibiza.
      While girlfriend Isabel Johansen braided his hair before they went wakeboarding in Saint-Tropez.
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      Eagle-eyed Tottenham fans say ‘how has he finessed his way in?’ as they spot shock player in EA Sports FC 24 trailer

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      EAGLE-EYED Tottenham Hotspur fans have asked “how has he finessed his way in?” after spotting Eric Dier in the new EA Sports FC 24 trailer.EA Sports released the first trailer for their latest football video game on Monday.
      Tottenham Hotspur fans spotted Eric Dier in the EA Sports FC 24 trailerCredit: YouTube / EA SPORTS FC
      The video features a host of the biggest stars from the world’s game, appearing as their in-game likenesses.
      EA Sports FC 24 will be the first release since the end of the developer’s relationship with FIFA.
      However, Spurs fans were more interested in Dier’s appearance in the trailer.
      He appears in a changing room alongside Jude Bellingham and Andy Robertson.
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      Reacting to the sighting of Dier, one fan tweeted: “I know that’s not who I think it is… How’s he finessed his way into the trailer??”
      Another wrote: “Could’ve chosen anyone else in the squad…”
      A third supporter also commented: “How is he there over Kane?”
      One more added: “What is Dier doing there?”
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      Dier’s Spurs team-mates Richarlison, Son Heung-min and James Maddison also appear in the trailer.
      In addition, Son features alongside the likes of Erling Haaland and Virgil van Dijk on the cover of the game’s Ultimate Edition.
      Fans have also spotted a blunder involving ex-Liverpool striker Christian Benteke in the trailer.
      The Belgian forward took to social media to moan he had “been done dirty” after being made aware of the mishap. More