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    Federico Macheda calls ‘crazy talented’ Ravel Morrison Man Utd’s biggest waste of talent after ‘shocking’ senior stars

    FEDERICO MACHEDA thought Ravel Morrison was destined to go onto great things as a Manchester United prospect.Macheda, 31, has described how the youngster would run circles round the Red Devils first team in training.
    Former United man Macheda rates ‘crazy talent’ Morrison as the best player from his age groupCredit: Getty – Contributor
    The 29-year-old was a ‘crazy talent’ according to his ex-team-matesCredit: Getty
    In an interview with former team-mate Rio Ferdinand, for his FIVE YouTube channel, the Italian reminisced about Morrison’s skills.
    Macheda was asked which player from his age group he expected to have a bigger career than materialised.
    He said: “Ravel Morrison. He was a great, crazy talent.
    “This guy was crazy man. He would come up in the first team and start to dribble [past] everybody, and everybody was shocked.
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    “When you watched him play you expected him to be the next [big] thing, you know, because he had everything.
    “The Man Utd team then was crazy players, so to come up to the first team and do the things he was doing was just crazy.
    “He would just go and get the ball everywhere and start to do crazy things.”
    Ferdinand himself agreed with Macheda’s assessment.
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    Rio added: “I told you guys. You don’t understand how good this kid was!
    “He blew your mind. It is mad, everyone talks about [him] but it’s almost like you needed to be there to really see and understand what he was doing – and not only in the reserves.
    “Sometimes if you’re coming back from injury or something like that you’d go and train with the reserves, he would do even more stupid stuff with the reserves. He’d play centre-back sometimes in training!”
    Morrison’s career went south after the training sessions talked about by former Old Trafford buddies.
    The Englishman never played more than 27 games for a team, despite moving to ELEVEN different clubs.
    Three years at West Ham saw him loaned out three times.
    Then four seasons at Lazio were wrecked by injuries and more loan deals.
    Morrison recently completed a move to MLS side DC United – where he will reunite with former pal and manager Wayne Rooney.
    The former United midfielder, now 29, has joined the American outfit on a one-year deal, with the option of a further season.
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    Morrison’s transfer comes at the end of a successful season-long spell with Derby County.
    While with The Rams, he was managed by Rooney and became a key player in their valiant fight against relegation. More

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    KSI furious after school BANS his Prime drink – and reveals his revenge

    YOUTUBER KSI is plotting his revenge after a school banned his Prime Drink.Prime Hydration – developed by influencers turned boxing rivals Logan Paul and KSI – has been flying off the shelves since coming to the UK in May.
    On May 11, 2022, the KSI and Logan Paul launched Prime Hydration in the UKCredit: instagram/DrinkPrime

    The drink, only stocked in ASDA, is hugely popular with kids and teenagers – but now a school has banned it.
    KSI today shared an email from a headteacher of an unnamed school to its pupils, saying they will be punished if they’re caught with the £1.50 beverage.
    It reads: “Hi everyone,
    “Prime drinks are now a banned item. DO NOT bring them into school.
    “They will be confiscated if found or seen, and you will be sanctioned with a -3.
    “A reminder to you all that selling any items on school premises is not allowed and will lead to a suspension from school.”
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    It is not known why the drink, which is made up of 10 per cent coconut water and 825 milligrams of electrolytes, has been banned.
    But KAI is already plotting his revenge – and claims he will be playing a prank them, as well as several other schools.
    To his 8.2million Twitter followers he wrote: “A school had the AUDACITY to ban Prime, leaving their students dehydrated.
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    “To counter this blatant wrongdoing, we’ll be sending a truckload of Prime to this school and many other schools.
    “Just retweet this tweet to represent your school to get some Prime.”
    Just one hour after posting the Tweet, it had been shared nearly 8,000 times.
    Two years after their final match in 2019, the two social media moguls Logan Paul and KSI put their rivalry behind them to come up with the Prime hydration idea.
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    During a live stream, Paul and KSI revealed that they are aiming to “rival some of the biggest companies on Earth” with their new beverage, including “Pepsi, Coke, Gatorade, and Powerade.”
    The YouTubers claimed that their biggest goals for their collaborative drink were taste and hydration. More

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    Tommy Fury set to fight ex-Marine Corps Paul Bamba on undercard of Floyd Mayweather vs Deji

    TOMMY FURY will reportedly return to the ring to fight an ex-Marine Corps.Fury will go toe-to-toe with Paul Bamba on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition bout with YouTube star Deji in Dubai.
    Fury will reportedly return to the ring in Floyd Mayweather’s Dubai undercardCredit: Getty
    US Marine Corps vet Paul Bamba is said to be Fury’s next opponentCredit: https://www.instagram.com/bambajuice/
    Boxing Scene claim that Fury, 23, is likely to face the 5-2 New Yorker on November 13.
    Fury, the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson, is 8-0 as a professional boxer.
    And he will try to maintain that unbeaten record against the relatively-unknown US Marine Corps veteran Bamba.
    The 33-Year-old is the founder and president of Trifecta Strong, a boxing and fitness training company.
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    The match up comes after the former Love Island star turned down a bout with ex-UFC champ Tyron Woodley. 
    Fury is said to have made things difficult for promoters in the Middle East who wanted to see him in a big name fight.
    The Mirror report that he was never keen to face Woodley despite multiple efforts to make it happen.
    Meanwhile Jake Paul, who Woodley has suffered two defeats to, couldn’t help but take a dig at Fury after learning his rival is expecting a child.
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    He quote-tweeted pictures from the pair’s pregnancy announcement video and wrote: “Shocking. Tommy usually pulls out.”
    Paul’s jibe was in reference to his two cancelled fights with Fury.
    The pair – who began their feud on social media – were first scheduled to do battle last December in Florida.
    The Tampa tussle, however, fell through days before the bout as Fury was forced to withdraw due to injury.
    The pair then tried again this August, but the British light-heavyweight was withdrawn amid a US visa issue. More

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    Ethan Payne becomes a dad just hours after Sidemen Charity Match as girlfriend Faith Louisa gives birth

    ETHAN PAYNE became a dad just hours after the Sidemen’s Charity Match against the YouTube Allstars.Payne took part in the YouTube super group’s match against the Allstars in front of a sold-out Valley Stadium on Saturday.
    Ethan Payne took part in the Sidemen’s charity match against the YouTuber Allstars last weekendCredit: PA
    And he topped off the weekend by becoming a fatherCredit: INSTAGRAM@BEZINGAGRAM
    But his life changed forever hours later when his girlfriend Faith Kelly gave birth to their daughter Olive.
    Payne shared the news with his four million Instagram followers on Sunday night.
    The 27-year-old posted a picture of himself holding baby Olive and the match trophy to the social media website.
    His accompanying caption read: “What a weekend, Welcome to the world Olive Ottilie Payne.
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    “My heart couldn’t be more full, I am beyond proud of @faithlouisak for everything.
    “Women are superheroes. Forever loving my little family.”
    He received a slew of good wishes, including one from fellow Sidemen star Chunkz, who wrote: Congratulations.
    Castro chimed in: “Congrats my guy.”
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    Zerkaa said: “Love to you both, congratulations!”
    Liverpool ace Harvey Elliot wrote: “Congratulations bro.”
    West Ham youngster Harrison Ashby said: “Congrats brother.”
    The Sidemen emerged victorious from their clash with the YouTube Allstars winning an 8-7 thriller.
    After the match, KSI tweeted: “What a day.
    “I’m absolutely knackered but I’m so proud of what the social media/online community did today.
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    “So entertaining & raised so much money for charity. A historic moment.
    “Thanks to everyone that made this event so special. Can’t wait to do it again next year.”
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    Watch KSI get taken out by Speed just 16 SECONDS into Sidemen vs YouTube All Stars in brutal tackle after Twitter jibe

    KSI got wiped out just 16 seconds into the Sidemen vs YouTube All Stars charity match.Fellow YouTuber IShowSpeed sprinted across the pitch before clattering into KSI with a poorly timed challenge.

    IShowSpeed took out KSI 16 seconds into the matchCredit: PA
    KSI had ridiculed Speed’s skills before the matchCredit: PA
    The pair clashed several times before and during the matchCredit: PA
    The American looked delighted with the tackle however, pounding the turf in celebration before jumping around with glee.
    KSI could not help but laugh about the situation after his trash talk backfired in speculator fashion.
    Ahead of the game KSI had mocked Speed’s ability and wished for the streamer to have a terrible game.
    KSI said: “My goal is to make sure Speed has a terrible time playing against me.
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    “This man is just pure trash, even against stinkers 😂😂. Man did one skill and was out of breath. Another fraud getting exposed this Saturday.”
    KSI was quick to laugh at himself and the incident with Speed after the full-time.
    He tweeted: “Speed giving me an L in the first 20 seconds of the game too 😂.”
    Speed also made the most of the situation and started trolling KSI on social media.
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    Sharing a photo of himself looking down on a floored KSI, Speed wrote: “I own you lil bro.”
    KSI had the last laugh however as his Sidemen team won 8-7 in front of a packed-out crowd at the Valley.
    The event also attracted 2.5million concurrent viewers and raised more than £1m for charity. More

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    Sidemen raise more than £1million for charity with all star game with 15 goals, watched by 18m on YouTube

    SATURDAY’S epic 15-goal thriller between Sidemen FC and the YouTube All Stars has raised over £1MILLION.The social media celeb-fest also had a peak audience of a whopping 2.6m viewers live on YouTube.
    Sidemen won 8-7 in a 15-goal thrillerCredit: PA
    A packed out Valley watched the charity contestCredit: PA
    KSI played a huge role in organising the eventCredit: PA
    During the game, viewers were encouraged to donate money which is being split between four charities – Teenage Cancer Trust, Living Miserably, Rays of Sunshine, and M7E.
    The grand total for donations is still building as thousands re-watch the match via the official stream.
    An incredible 18m tuned in over the first 24 hours.
    After a four-year absence, the Sidemen Charity Match returned, with KSI’s Sidemen side just about edging an 8-7 victory.
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    Miniminter stole the show with a sizzling hat-trick including a late, late winner as the game was ending on a knife-edge.
    Among the FIFTEEN goals scored, Chunkz and Yung Filly both hit screamers for the YouTube All Stars.
    The Valley – home of Charlton Athletic – was long SOLD OUT for the game, which saw KSI’s Sidemen group take on a selection of YouTube All Stars.
    It was a packed out crowd at the SE7 stadium, hosting 27,111 supporters.
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    And fans were treated to a glut of goal – which included some fantastic long-range strikes as well as questionable goalkeeping from both shot-stoppers.
    Soccer Aid icon Chunkz produced a goal of the month contender after breaking the deadlock with a 35-yard banger.
    It threatened to be a long afternoon for the Sidemen after they conceded twice in the opening ten minutes.
    But two-quickfire strikes put them back on level terms against the YouTube All Stars, with the game plan from managers Mark Goldbridge and F2 Freestyler Billy Wingrove going out the window.
    A total of seven goals were were scored in the first half with eight more in the second period, including a flurry at the end.
    Manny Simon scored the winner by dinking it over Cal the Dragon, who was miles off his line.
    Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg joked that he would get the entire Sidemen team tattooed on his BUM after reffing the contest. More

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    Mark Clattenburg jokes he will get Sidemen tattooed on his BUM as ex-Premier League ref takes charge of KSI and Co

    FORMER Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg joked that he would get the entire Sidemen team tattooed on his bum.The 47-year-old was back in middle on Saturday, taking charge of Sidemen’s sellout charity match against a team of YouTube AllStars at The Valley.
    Clattenburg celebrated refereeing the Euro 2016 final and 2016 Champions League with two tattoos
    Mark Clattenburg joked he’ll get Sidemen tattooed on his bum after refereeing game
    And when Clattenburg was interviewed in the dressing room ahead of the game, he joked he’s so excited he’ll get the entire team inked on himself.
    Asked which player he would get inked he could pick any, Clattenburg told YouTube: “Sidemen, why not? Not one player, I want Sidemen.”
    He was quizzed whether there is a body part big enough to fit all of the players on himself and he responded by pointing to his backside.
    Clattenburg already has two football-related tattoos, prompted by his memorable 2016 which saw him referee three major cup finals.
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    His first major event of the year saw him take charge of Manchester United’s victory over Crystal Palace in FA Cup final.
    Seven days later, he refereed the Champions League final before rounding off his summer at the Euro 2016 final.
    To mark the two European showpieces, Clattenburg got a pair of tattoos while on holiday in Spain later that year.
    The first was the Champions League trophy on his wrist, reading ‘Final Milano 2016’ after Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid on penalties at the San Siro.
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    Then on the inside of his bicep, Clattenburg got the Euro 2016 logo inked after refereeing Portugal’s victory over France at the Stade de France.
    Clattenburg’s days in the middle might be over, but he looks to have found a new hobby away from the pitch. More

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    Sidemen FC 8-7 YouTube All Stars LIVE RESULT: Miniminter HAT-TRICK as Sidemen win 15-goal THRILLER – latest reaction

    SIDEMEN FC fought back in stunning fashion to beat the YouTube All Stars 8-7 in the Sidemen Charity Match 2022.Sidemen star Miniminter scored a sizzling hat-trick including a late, late winner as the game ended as an absolute thriller.
    Charlton’s The Valley stadium was long SOLD OUT for the game, which saw KSI’s Sidemen group take on a selection of YouTube All Stars.
    Among the FIFTEEN goals scored, Chunkz and Yung Filly both hit screamers for the YouTube All Stars.

    Start time: 3pm BST
    Live stream: Sidemen YouTube channel
    Sidemen FC: KSI, W2S, Zerkaa, Vikkstar, TBJZL, Behzinga, Miniminter, Mrbeast, Karl Jacobs, Chrismd, Pieface, JME, Lazarbeam, Manny, Raandolph, Callux, Calfreezy.
    YouTube All Stars: Niko Omilana, Yung Filly, Cal the Dragon, Harry Pinero, Chris Tyson, Ishowspeed, Noah Beck, Deji, Theo Baker, Chunkz, Jidion, Castro, AnesonGib, Chandler, Danny Aarons, Georgenotfound
    Proceeds are being donated to the following charities: Campaign Against Living Miserably, Teenage Cancer Trust, Rays of Sunshine and M7E

    Follow ALL the latest reaction with our live blog below…
    Chunkz revealed he nearly cried
    In his post-match interview Chunkz revealed he nearly cried when he scored his wonderful long-range effort.
    He said: “I looked at the space and thought you know what, Pieface didn’t have the capability (to save his shot).
    “Thank god because I thought you know what go for it and I saw it sink in and I almost cried.
    “Because you know how I’ve struggled at Soccer Aid three years in a row and I came back to the Sidemen pitch and I done it.”
    Lap of honour
    Players from both sides are now doing a lap of honour.
    Speed is doing a post-match interview now, and claims the celebration for his disallowed goal made him feel like Cristiano Ronaldo.
    2.6 million viewers
    The players are shaking hands on the pitch now.
    What a game of football this was.
    2.6 million people were watching the stream on the Sidemen’s YouTube Channel at the end of the game.
    FULL-TIME
    But the free-kick is saved by Pieface and Clattenburg blows the whistle.
    Sidemen FC 8-7 YouTube All Stars
    90+5. Baker stepping up to take the kick here.
    Sidemen FC 8-7 YouTube All Stars
    90+2. Last kick of the game coming up here as All Stars are awarded a free-kick on the edge of the area.
    Cal The Dragon is coming forward from goal too.
    Sidemen FC 8-7 YouTube All Stars
    90. Two minutes added on.
    AnEsonGib is punished for a bad clearance
    88. AnEsonGib gets to a poor pass from Simon and attempts a clearance.
    But it only finds Simon again who redeems himself by dinking it over Cal who was miles off his line.
    Could that be the late winner?
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    Hat-trick for Miniminter
    The Brown brothers with pure magic
    85. TBJZL finds space on the left wing and sees his brother Manny making a run into the area.
    Tobi produces an outside of the boot cross and Manny runs onto it and heads into the top corner.
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    GOALLLL
    What a pass and what a combo between two brothers.
    WillNE pokes his side ahead
    81. Chunkz chests down a lovely long ball into the path of WillNE, who manages to poke the ball past Pieface and into the net for the 13th goal of the afternoon.
    The YouTuber has worn a Go Pro all afternoon in hopes of a moment like that.
    And he has been duly rewarded with what could be the winner.
    Sidemen FC 6-7 YouTube All Stars
    GOALLLLL
    All Stars back in the lead
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    79. Harry Pinero going off injured here after some heroic defending.
    Just over 10 minutes to go.
    Omilana with an instant reply
    73. Niko Omilana scores his second of the game after pouncing onto a rebound.
    Pieface manages to save a long range effort but his defence is sleeping as Niko reacts first to pass into the open net.
    Sidemen FC 6-6 YouTube All Stars
    GOALLLL
    All Stars with an instant response
    Sidemen take the lead for the first time today
    Chris MD finally gets his goal today, with a similar effort to the last goal.
    Cal needs to go with his hands there, but he doesn’t and once again his shot stopping with his feet needs some work.
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    SIDEMEN TAKE THE LEAD
    Miniminter gets his second
    67. Simon wins the ball back up high up the pitch and arrows a shot towards the bottom corner once again.
    But this time Cal The Dragon can’t stop it and sees the effort embarrassingly go into the back of his net.
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    Goallllll
    Sidemen grab a fifth
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    64. Speed has the ball in the back of the net and wheels off in celebration.
    But the flag goes up and the goal is ruled out to everyone’s sadness.
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    60. Close again from Miniminter.
    Tobi reciprocates his fellow sidemen members earlier passes and finds Simon in aches on the right wing.
    He brings the ball down and gets a shot away towards the far corner.
    However, the ball ends up trickling harmlessly wide.
    Sidemen FC 4-5 YouTube All Stars
    56. Sidemen almost get another equaliser as Miniminter attempts a chip over the goalkeeper.
    But Cal The Dragon is equal to it and clutches the ball in his hands.
    Castro scores a tidy goal
    52. Another goal for All Stars as Theo Baker gets the ball and drives forward.
    He then plays the ball to his left and finds the on running Castro who slots the ball into the bottom corner.
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    GOALLL
    Castro bags All Stars fifth goal
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