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    Former Chelsea star’s stunning daughter strips to racy lingerie in the snow and says ‘I wonder why I’m still sick’

    JADE LEBOEUF turned into the Snow Queen to give her fans scarlet fever.Chelsea icon Frank’s daughter joked “And then I wonder why I’m still sick” as she posed in red lingerie amid white-floored Icelandic countryside. Jade Leboeuf greeted the snow in her own unique wayCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeufPraise snowballed for Jade’s icy photoshootCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeufAt least she made sure her warm-looking footwear was on properlyCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeufBut it was only her icy offering that was contagious as admirers claimed the model put herself “at risk” with her chilly-frilly, photographic frolic.One fan claimed the reality TV star was “the cause of global warming” as, with a glow in the snow, she looked completely at ease despite the freeze.Jade’s only nod to the conditions was a pair of cosy, colourful footwear.And in one pic she was seen carefully putting on the chunky shoes, with crisp snow caking the rims.Most read in SportOne of her 271,000 Instagram followers posted: “What we won’t do for snaps… it’s true you are sublime Jade.”Another wrote: “You’re in a big risk, what a beauty.” A third added: “Beautiful and wonderful as always and who says perfect doesn’t exist.”Dad Frank was perhaps not thinking of Jade safeguarding herself from wintry weather when he suggested last year she had to “protect” herself.Most read in FootballJade might now be looking forward to more sunny shootsCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeufHer followers love her contrasting range of fashion choicesCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufFrank Leboeuf appears to have mixed feelings on his daughter’s workCredit: GettyIn fact, the French World Cup winner said then: “She does a job which is not one I necessarily appreciate. She is an influencer.”I always tell her, ‘You’ve got to protect yourself, you have to know what you are doing, and why’.Chelsea legend’s daughter puts on busty display in low-cut top for stunning holiday snaps as fans call her ‘radiant'”If there are people who need advice and tips from my daughter, it’s all well and good if she reassures them.”She explains why and how she does what she does, and things are OK between us.”And if Jade had any doubts about her snow show in Iceland, one fan told her: “It was worth it these pictures are crazy.”A glimpse into the life of the influencer…Jade has built up a huge and loyal following onlineCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufThe stunning model is followed by over a quarter of a million peopleCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufShe regularly shares risque contentCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufShe was used to the limelight from an early age as the daughter of Frank LeboeufCredit: Instagram @jadeleboeufHer work as a model has helped her popularity growCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufJade describes herself as a digital creatorCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHer posts tend to draw hoards of comments with fans often describing her as ‘beautiful’ and ‘sexy’Credit: instagram @jade_leboeufShe’s not afraid to wear revealing outfitsCredit: jade_leboeuf/instagramSee-through outfits are a favouriteCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeufHer father Frank played for Chelsea from 1996 to 2001Credit: Instagram @jadeleboeufHe was also a World Cup winner with France in 1998, giving him legendary status in his home countryCredit: INSTAGRAM @jade_leboeufHe won two FA Cups during his time in West London when Jade was still a kidCredit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf More

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    Watch bizarre moment non-league chairman KAYAKS on his club’s pitch as flooding wreaks havoc again

    THIS is the bizarre moment a non-league chairman KAYAKED his way through the club’s pitch.Northern Premier League side Anstey Nomads felt the full brunt of the devastating floods wreaking havoc across Leicestershire.Non-league chairman Tony Blanchard kayaked his way through the club’s pitchLeicester based club Anstey Nomads are due to host a match tomorrowWhile 59 people were rescued from floods, footie chairman Tony Blanchard made the most the high water.Footage showed a high tide sweeping across a submerged pitch, with rips that mirrored the current of the River Thames.Blanchard, who is also the manager of the first team, saw an opportunity to have some fun at Cropston Road.Like families who board when heavy snow falls, Blanchard jumped into a light blue kayak with matching tipped oars and hit the water.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe gaffer started paddling from the dugout into the middle of the pitch – which now looks more like a lake.Blanchard, who wrapped up in a black woolly hat and jacket, then ended his journey on the other side of the advertising boards.Anstey Nomads wrote on X: The weather has caused problems again at the nomads…😔 But the chairman has new ideas 😅.”And social media users absolutely loved it, with one fan writing: “Pitch inspection or fish inspection?”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhile another user compared it to a Premier League stadium, typing: “It looks a bit like Old Trafford down there.”The Nomads, who currently sit sixth in the Midlands Division of the Northern Premier League, are due to host Shepshed Dynamo on Tuesday.Bizarre moment SEAGULL helps EFL club with ‘great flick on’ after being hit by ball in League Two clashThe game hasn’t officially been called off or moved as it stands.The club are in the seventh tier of English football and are also due to play at home this weekend.But that now looks unlikely with the entire pitch covered in over five feet of floodwater.Multiple flood warnings have been issued across Leicestershire as emergency services declare a ‘major incident’.The Environment Agency has put red alerts in place – meaning flooding is expected following heavy rainfall and melting snow.Major flooding has forced dozens of road closures and evacuations across the county as water levels continue to rise.They most recently lost to 2-1 away at Wellingborough Town and were set play at home for their next three games. More

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    Former Premier League stadium looks unrecognisable under heavy blanket of snow with huge heaters to thaw pitch

    AN iconic former Premier League ground has been left unrecognisable thanks to a barrage of snow.Freezing temperatures and strong winds have deposited plumes of snow up and down the UK.Parts of the UK has been covered in snowCredit: PAThe now-Championship ground has been transformed into a winter wonderlandCredit: GettyThe iconic and usually recognisably stadium is anything but that at this moment in timeCredit: GettyThe heavy snowfall, however beautiful it may be, has wreaked havoc across the UK.It’s left many a place looking like a Winter Wonderland – nearly two weeks after Christmas.And a Championship stadium has been left looking like it’s situated in the North Pole.Incredible photos of Elland Road – the home of Leeds United – submerged in snow started doing the rounds on social media on Monday.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd the deluge of snow has left the normally instantly-recognisable stadium looking anything but that.Aerial snaps showed the Championship table-toppers had deployed numerous heaters – which were illuminating bright colours – on the pitch to “help the grass grow”.The decision from Leeds’ groundstaff to leave the layer of snow on the pitch was made to prevent it from fully freezing.Leeds shared their own snap of a snowy Elland Road on their Instagram and X accounts.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe club are utilising state-of-the-art heaters to ensure the pitch doens’t fully freezeCredit: GETTYTheir accompanying caption included snowflake and snowman emojis and read: “@ellandroad.”Scores of Leeds fans commented, with one saying: “Very nice.”Millwall fans boo their own light show at The Den ahead of Leeds clash Another said with two love-heart-eye emojis: “What a stadium.”And another said: “Nice view.”One of the Elland Road faithful said: “Beautiful.”Leeds fans will be hoping the snow will be gone come Saturday afternoon, when they welcome League Two outfit Harrogate Town for their FA Cup third-round tie. More

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    Gary Neville frantically shovels snow back ON to pitch as fans say Man Utd icon ‘doing his best to get match called off’

    GARY NEVILLE frantically shovelled snow ONTO the Anfield pitch ahead of Manchester United’s visit to the ground.The Red Devils take on Liverpool in the Premier League this afternoon.Gary Neville was shovelling snow back onto the Anfield pitchCredit: Sky SportsFans were convinced he was trying to get the game called offCredit: Sky SportsThere had been concerns that the match would be called off due to the adverse weather.Two pitch inspections have already taken place which have led to the decision for the match to go ahead.However, Neville was clearly in favour of the game being postponed due to poor form of Man United.Liverpool are the overwhelming favourites to win the game and the Man United legend tried to take matters into his own hands.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAs Jamie Carragher helped shovel snow off the pitch, Neville could be seen shovelling it back on.Sky Sports shared the video on social media, and fans have all reacted in the same way.One posted: “Gary on his mission postponement.”A second wrote: “Dude trying so hard.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA third commented: “Cmon Gary believe in us more.”A fourth said: “Even Manchester United legends know they are so rubbish.”Week-long freeze and snow hits Britain TODAY as temperatures plunge to -8C with amber alerts for the WHOLE of EnglandAnother added: “Neville doing his best to get match called off.”Man United’s clash with Liverpool has been confirmed despite three EFL fixtures being postponed.League Two clashes between Chesterfield and Gillingham, as well as Fleetwood versus AFC Wimbledon.A late call was also made to call off Newport County’s fixture against Morecambe.Three Sporting stars Amorim could swoop for after joining Man UtdRUBEN AMORIM has ruled out poaching any of his Sporting Lisbon players in the January transfer window.But the Portuguese side’s chiefs expect Amorim will come calling in the summer – with his cheque book wide open.Here’s are three Sporting starts United could swoop for… but they won’t come cheap:VIKTOR GYOKERESAge: 26Position: StrikerCost: £84millionSwede has shone since joining Sporting last summer from Coventry — catching the eye of all Europe’s top clubs.Hit 43 goals in 50 games last season and boasts 18 strikes already this term.GONCALO INACIOAge: 23Position: DefenderCost: £50millionBall-playing centre-back was handed his debut by Amorim and has since become a key figure in Sporting’s recent title successes.Can also slot in at left-back if required and has 12 caps for Portugal.MORTEN HJULMANDAge: 25Position: MidfieldCost: £40millionDane is one of the top holding midfielders in Portugal — and made skipper by Amorim.He could be the man to replace Casemiro. More

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    Three games OFF as heavy snow hits football fixtures but Liverpool v Man Utd clear to go ahead after safety inspection

    THREE of this afternoon’s EFL matches have been postponed as the freezing weather causes havoc.But Liverpool’s home clash with Manchester United WILL go ahead as planned.Three EFL matches were called off due to heavy snow and the risk of freezing rainCredit: X @ftfcFleetwood’s Highbury Stadium was covered after the snow stormCredit: X @AFCWimbledonLiverpool vs Manchester United will be played as plannedCredit: ReutersChesterfield were due to host Gillingham in League Two at 3pm.And in the same division, Fleetwood planned to take on promotion-chasing AFC Wimbledon.However, the heavy snow storms and adverse weather meant both games had to be called off this morning before a late call was also made to cancel Newport vs Morecambe. Fleetwood, in the North West, is under a yellow weather warning from the Met Office for snow and ice. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut it was even more severe in Chesterfield with the same warning – plus an additional amber warning for snow.Freezing rain is also expected during the sub-zero temperatures, sparking further headaches for the authorities. And therefore the decisions were made early on Sunday morning to cancel the two games. Fleetwood put out a statement to confirm the postponement – along with pictures of the Highbury pitch covered in snow.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Cod Army wrote: “Due to the fitness of the pitch and surrounding area due to heavy snowfall on the Fylde Coast during Saturday night into Sunday morning a call was made in consultation with the EFL and PGMOL.”A new date will be communicated with supporters as soon as practicable and tickets for the fixture will remain valid for the rearranged game.”‘Spending my night watching fog on Prime Video’ – Fans slam ‘unwatchable’ Liverpool vs Leicester matchChesterfield also had to tell fans their game was off following a 7.45am pitch inspection amid the heavy snowfall and safety concerns for fans travelling to the stadium.Newport took until 12.25pm to make the announcement on the relegation six-pointer following a 12pm pitch inspection.The referee deemed “small areas of the pitch unplayable despite the best efforts of the ground staff to get the game on”. As things stand, the other two EFL matches today – Crewe vs Bromley in League Two plus Sunderland vs Portsmouth in the Championship – are still on.And the eagerly-anticipated Premier League blockbuster fixture between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield got the green light.Liverpool City Council’s Ground Safety Advisory Group met at 9am and then again at 11.45am to discuss whether the match could go ahead.At the latter meeting, it was decided the game could still go ahead as scheduled.REDS’ RELIEFLiverpool tweeted at 11.56am: “Today’s fixture against Manchester United will go ahead as planned. “Two safety meetings were held earlier to assess the weather and travel conditions. “We thank everyone involved in helping us to get this game on today. “If you’re travelling to Anfield then please take extra care. “We look forward to seeing you there.”Had this afternoon’s clash been cancelled, it would have become the second Liverpool match of the season to fall victim to the weather.Their Merseyside derby with Everton at Goodison Park was called off in December due to Storm Darragh and is yet to be rearranged.READ MORE SUN STORIESThen there were fears that the Boxing Day clash with Leicester may have to be cancelled as heavy fog hit the North West. However, that game got the green light – although the conditions made it difficult viewing for fans watching on TV.Parts of the Anfield pitch were covered in snow on Sunday morningCredit: Sky Sports NewsThe biggest concern was the safety of fans travelling to and from the gameCredit: AFPAn initial safety meeting took place at 9am before a second at 11.45amCredit: AFPNewport’s game was cancelled by the referee after a failed pitch inspectionCredit: X @NewportCountyWeather chaos hit large parts of the North West including LiverpoolCredit: PAYorkshire’s major roads needed clearing by snow ploughsCredit: Alamy More

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    Will Liverpool vs Man Utd be POSTPONED because of the weather?

    THE massive clash between Liverpool and Manchester United today is going AHEAD after an emergency meeting.The North West had been braced for more severe weather just days after being hit with major flooding.The Met Office map shows Liverpool and much of the North West under an amber weather warningAnfield had been covered in snow on Sunday morningCredit: AFPWith snow and ice now thawing and more heavy rain expected, the Met Office had issued an amber weather warning across the region for this weekend.Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport had the runway temporarily closed this morning but it reopened at 10.15am.Liverpool City Council’s Ground Safety Advisory Group met at 9am and then again at 11.45am to discuss whether the match could go ahead.At the latter meeting, it was decided the game could still go ahead as scheduled.LIVERPOOL VS MAN UTD LIVE – LATEST UPDATESHowever, three of this afternoon’s EFL matches have been postponed as the freezing weather causes havoc.Chesterfield were due to host Gillingham in League Two at 3pm.And in the same division, Fleetwood planned to take on AFC Wimbledon and Newport vs Morecombe.However, the heavy snow storms and adverse weather meant both games had to be called off.Fleetwood, in the North West, is under a yellow weather warning from the Met Office for snow and ice.But it was even more severe in Chesterfield with the same warning – plus an additional amber warning for snow.Freezing rain is also expected during the sub-zero temperatures, sparking further headaches for the authorities.And therefore the decisions were made on Sunday to postpone the matches.What has the Met Office said?The Met Office statement read: “Snow will become persistent and locally heavy as it pushes south to north across the warning area.”As well as snow, a period of freezing rain is also likely bringing some hazardous travel conditions, before milder air follows across all areas by Sunday morning.”While there’s some uncertainty in details, 3-7cm of snow is likely for most of the warning area, with locally 15-30cm for the higher ground of Wales and the southern Pennines. “Freezing rain could lead to ice accretion in places, especially parts of Wales – before the milder air leads to a rapid thaw of snow and ice in the south of the warning area through Sunday.” More

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    Will Liverpool vs Man Utd be POSTPONED on Sunday because of the weather?

    THE massive clash between Liverpool and Manchester United on Sunday is firmly in DOUBT.The North West is bracing for more severe weather just days after being hit with major flooding.The Met Office map shows Liverpool and much of the North West under an amber weather warningLiverpool’s clash with Man Utd is now in doubtCredit: GettyTorrential rain saw trains cancelled, roads closed and some people even evacuating their homes.With snow and ice now thawing and more heavy rain expected, the Met Office has issued an amber weather warning across the region.They state that “significant disruption” is expected from 9pm GMT on Saturday night.The warning will remain in force throughout Sunday until 23.59pm GMT at least.Merseyside is one of the areas affected by the amber warning and with temperatures set to drop below freezing on Saturday night.That means Anfield and surrounding areas could be blanketed in snow – leaving Liverpool and Manchester United’s clash under threat.While it would be relatively easy to make the pitch playable, the bigger risk would be to the tens of thousands of home and away supporters heading to the stadium.A Safety Advisory Group meeting is likely to take place on Sunday at some point.Officials from both clubs and representatives from Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council are expected to be present.What has the Met Office said?The Met Office statement read: “Snow will become persistent and locally heavy as it pushes south to north across the warning area.”As well as snow, a period of freezing rain is also likely bringing some hazardous travel conditions, before milder air follows across all areas by Sunday morning.”While there’s some uncertainty in details, 3-7cm of snow is likely for most of the warning area, with locally 15-30cm for the higher ground of Wales and the southern Pennines. “Freezing rain could lead to ice accretion in places, especially parts of Wales – before the milder air leads to a rapid thaw of snow and ice in the south of the warning area through Sunday.”Liverpool are already a fixture behind after Storm Darragh saw the Merseyside derby postponed in early December.A number of non-League fixtures were postponed on Saturday, mostly due to frozen pitches. More

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    Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham forced to play in ‘nightmare’ conditions as fog wreaks havoc for players

    WREXHAM were forced to play in “nightmare” conditions as fog wreaked havoc for players on the pitch. The Welsh side – co-owned by Hollywood star Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds – hosted Blackpool on Boxing Day. Wrexham played against Blackpool despite heavy fogBut the weather was forecast for nine degrees with cloud and winds. What turned out to be was a pitch full of fog, making it hard for players at times to even see the yellow match ball. Blackpool took the lead after three minutes as Ashley Fletcher converted from a cross. But Sky Sports News’ cameras barely caught the moment Fletcher scored past keeper Mark Howard. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne fan said: “Watching this Wrexham game and this fog has to make the V1/V2’s job a nightmare.”Another added: “This fog is getting worst.”One joked: “How did he see where the goal was with all the fog?”Another said: “Can barely see a thing.” Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWrexham did pull level on 24 minutes thanks to star striker Paul Mullin. The forward celebrated by pulling on a Deadpool mask – paying homage to co-owner Reynolds. Mullin even had a cameo in the third instalment of the Marvel movie series – playing “Welshpool.” Paul Mullin paying homage to Ryan Reynolds in a Deadpool maskMullin with Wrexham co-owner Reynolds on the set of Deadpool More