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AS Hollywood endings go, Marcus Rashford has written his twice already this year. The England and Manchester Utd forward, 25, produced a stunning display with a two-goal salvo to down Wales on Tuesday night. Inside Marcus Rashford and Lucia Loi’s beautiful romance 14 Rashford and Loi pack on the PDA in Qatar after England defeat WalesCredit: Getty Rashford paid tribute to late pal Garfield Hayward when celebrating a goal against WalesCredit: Rex It was sweet redemption for Rashford who was unfairly criticised and racially abused online after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final in the summer of last year. It…

Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha is considering a shock move to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. Zaha will be a free agent at the end of the season (Picture: Getty) The 30-year-old has entered the final six months of his deal at Selhurst Park and has turned down multiple offers to extend his contract in the capital. There is growing expectation that the forward will leave south London at the end of the season. AC Milan are interested in his services while he has long been linked with a move to Arsenal. But according to the Evening Standard, Zaha is open to a move to the Gulf state…

Marvel dashes fans’ hopes as they confirm Robert Downey Jr. WON’T return to the MCU as future films move away from the Avengers narrative Robert Downey Jr. won’t return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it has been confirmed. According to Stephen Broussard, the Vice President of Production & Development at Marvel Studios, options for the Tony Stark actor, 57, to come back ‘aren’t on the table’. Iron Man died in Avengers: Endgame. He sacrificed himself for others and emotional final scenes showed his funeral. Broussard admitted the MCU is in a huge transition period as they move away from the…

“Why did they make them do monkey noises?” Ant-Man 3 has finally kickstarted the multiverse saga of the MCU and marked the entrance of Jonathan Majors’ Kang into the universe. And despite being yet another underwhelming Marvel release, Jonathan Majors was able to steal the spotlight and elevate the quality of the movie. And after the phenomenal introduction of Kang in the MCU, fans are excited to see his story unfold in the upcoming projects. But despite the incredible performance of Jonathan Majors, one particular sequence in the first post-credit scene has left some fans puzzled by its questionable racial implications.…

Neymar is reportedly keen on staying at PSG, even if his close friend Lionel Messi decides to depart on a free transfer this summer. The Brazilian superstar remains in contract with the French giants until the summer of 2027, despite being heavily linked with a move away from the club since last summer. French newspaper outlet L’Equipe are claiming that Neymar will remain at Parc des Princes for the foreseeable future – despite the club inviting interest from Europe’s elite clubs with the forward being put on their transfer list in a bid to offload him. His wages, however, make it difficult to find a potential…

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is the subject of interest from Barcelona, with the Spanish giants reportedly willing to pay £80m for him this summer.  rodri bernardo silva city© PA Images Pep Guardiola is faced with the prospect of rebuilding his midfield for next season, with Ilkay Gundogan set to depart, along with this latest revelation. It could prove to be a big challenge to replace Rodri, who has been a key player for the Cityzens for the past few years. As well as Gundogan and Rodri, West Ham United are also interested in signing Kalvin Phillips at the end of the season, so…

A new report came to light that indicated Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom star Jason Momoa plans on leaving the titular hero behind due to the subpar quality of the upcoming sequel. Needless to say, the future of Aquaman’s franchise isn’t shaping up so well. According to new rumors, test screenings for the project have gone very poorly—some felt it was possibly one of the worst DCU movies yet. Others even walked out. The upcoming sequel also has the unfortunate spot of being the very last film in the DCU continuity Momoa started out in. For many, it makes Lost Kingdom that much harder to be excited for. The Future…

Manchester United striker coach Benni McCarthy has turned out to be one of the unsung heroes of the club’s season. McCarthy was hired to Erik ten Hag‘s coaching staff in late July, after reportedly impressing the manager during a trial period, The Mirror reported at the time. The Athletic had reported how contact with McCarthy was first made in May, with the former South Africa striker first thought of as an under-23 coach. Erik ten Hag was so impressed by McCarthy that he brought him in to complete his coaching set up. McCarthy is United’s unsung hero Benni McCarthy was so keen to take the role…

Chelsea want to tie talented midfielder Mason Mount down to a new long-term deal that would see him stay at Stamford Bridge until 2030, similar to Reece James, Mykhailo Mudryk and Co. Why Mason Mount has not signed a new Chelsea contract amid Liverpool transfer interest (Image: (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)) Mason Mount will have just one year left on his current deal at Stamford Bridge come the end of the season with Chelsea keen to significantly extend his contract. The Blues had started negotiations with Mount and Reece James earlier last year with the latter having already committed…

Cristiano Ronaldo left the football world when it was revealed he would head for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr for 200 million euros per year in a 2.5-year contract. It also made him the highest-earning footballer ever. Ronaldo is always someone to keep himself at the peak of fitness. Even at 38, the man is scoring goals at will. Club nutritionist Jose Blesa said he’s never seen players’ fitness improve in so short a time ever since Ronaldo joined. “Since he’s been here, all the players have been training harder and following a stricter diet. I have not seen a club like this…

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on the Portuguese island of Madeira to a poor family. He had to clean the streets of Madeira with his mother and siblings to get money. The Portuguese football legend is the most followed person on Instagram but he is also a superhero for his charitable workCristiano Ronaldo’s family helps him stay grounded but they can also break his heart at times. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was reduced to tears when recently shown a videotaped interview of his late father conducted in 2004, a year before his death.While José Dinis Aveiro said he was proud of his…

Arsenal face Leicester City on Saturday afternoon, but how many changes should Mikel Arteta make to the side that started the 4-2 win over Aston Villa? Arsenal returned to winning ways against Aston Villa and their next task is to leave the King Power Stadium with all three points on Saturday to remain top of the Premier League table. Leicester City are the Gunners’ final opposition of a month that hasn’t been too kind to them. Mikel Arteta’s side began February with a defeat away at Everton which was followed up with a controversial draw at home to Brentford before they slipped…

Karate Kid fever is sweeping the internet! Okay, to be more accurate it’s sweeping YouTube Red. Earlier today, the streaming site launched its modern revival of the classic ’80s movie, Cobra Kai, which features original stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka renewing their iconic rivalry. The ten-episode series is terrific, as is the renewed interest in the seminal coming-of-age movie. Sports Illustrated recently published an oral history of the classic 1984 film that’s a must-read for fans of the franchise. The article features a number of interesting behind-the-scenes anecdotes about the movie (Joe Esposito’s “You’re the Best” was originally written for Rocky III, the famed “crane kick” is bogus), but one of the most riveting…

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar was not only special because of the title itself, but alsobecause of how the 2014 World Cup final came about, in which Lionel Messi fell cruelly in the final against Germany, with a great goal from Mario Gotze in the last minutes. In addition to losing cruelly, the final left one of the most painful images, that of Lionel Andres Messi crying when he saw Germany lift the much-awaited trophy. However, acouple of months ago in Doha, Qatar, he got his revenge. Eight years later, Götze, the executioner of Argentina, returned to being…

In the 75th DGA Awards, Judd Apatow was brought back to host the award ceremony for the fourth time in the last six years. But this time The Forty-year-old Virgin director came off guns blazing, as he went on to take hilarious jabs at many celebrities, including Tom Cruise. Although Tom Cruise is currently one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood and is famous for his incredible work ethic, even Ethan Hunt wasn’t immune from Apatow’s jabs. The director jokingly went on to take several jabs at the Top Gun: Maverick actor during his hilarious monologue. Judd Apatow in the 75th Directors Guild…

Premier League leaders Arsenal have a big few weeks up ahead after a victory at Aston Villa on Saturday helped Mikel Arteta’s team return to the top of the league table Arsenal fans may well have been allowing themselves a weekend of celebration after watching their team return to the summit of the Premier League. The Gunners left it late to claim their first win in four, with two stoppage time goals giving them a 4-2 victory away to Aston Villa. Title rivals Manchester City had a chance to retake top spot, only to flounder away at Nottingham Forest. There is plenty to…

Sergio Ramos admitted he is “no longer suprised” by Lionel Messi’s quality after the Argentinian’s starring role in Paris Saint-Germain’s dramatic 4-3 victory over Lille on Sunday. An entertaining first half had seen Kylian Mbappe and Neymar give PSG a two-goal lead before Bafode Diakite halved the deficit. Jonathan David’s penalty got Lille back on level terms just before the hour mark and then Jonathan Bamba put the visitors 3-2 up. Mbappe grabbed the equaliser in the 87th minute before Messi earned the hosts all three points by smashing in a 94th-minute free kick. The game was chaotic, with sporting…

Patrice Evra has told Jadon Sancho he ‘deserves everything’ if he continues to work as hard as he did against Leicester City. The Manchester United winger was a half-time substitute against the Foxes and went on to play on of his best 45 minutes for the club since he joined. Sancho scored one goal and created three chances in an impressive performance, which served as the ideal warm-up for the Barcelona game later this week. He is now up to five goals for the season, already surpassing his tally of four from the previous campaign. Evra message to Sancho Former United defender…

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ wowed her followers as she posed for a selection of Instagram selfies. The 29-year-old partner of Cristiano Ronaldo stunned in a figure-hugging yoga outfit. Georgina Rodriguez cracked a smile for her Instagram followers Credit: https://www.instagram.com/georginagio/Georgina posed in all green yoga gearThe 29-year-old showed off her figure in the outfit Credit: https://www.instagram.com/georginagio/Georgina posted the snaps to her 46.5million Insta followers Credit: https://www.instagram.com/georginagio/ Georgina posted a selection of snaps to her 46.5million Instagram followers. She cracked a smile while posing in dark green yoga gear. Georgina also posted a smiley snap in the all-green outfit, complete with a matching jumper. The Spanish model and influencer…

The 22-time grand slam champion has made the stunning gesture towards Lionel Mesi. Tennis icon Rafa Nadal (pictured left) has thrown his support behind World Cup winner Lionel Messi (pictured right) to win the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award after both superstars were nominated. (Getty Images) Rafa Nadal has been nominated for the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award, but has admitted the accolade should go to football icon Lionel Messi. Nadal was once again named as a nominee for the Laureus Sportsman of the Year alongside World Cup winner Messi, NBA star Steph Curry, F1 champ Max Verstappen and pole…

Christian Pulisic has struggled to cement a place in the Chelsea squad under a number of managers but he could be handed another chance by a new manager Christian Pulisic could be handed a final Chelsea lifeline if a new manager is appointed (Image: (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images)) Graham Potter’s imminent future as Chelsea boss has presented Todd Boehly with a fresh predicament in England. The 47-year-old has found himself as the favourite to be sacked in the Premier League after a string of incompetent results, but he has faith from the board. The weekend’s defeat to Southampton means Potter has…

Manchester United’s win over Leicester saw them notch up a very impressive landmark, demonstrating their continued improvement under Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils continued their flying form this season with a comfortable 3-0 win over the Foxes on Sunday afternoon at Old Trafford. United swept past Leicester on Sunday Marcus Rashford was at the double while Jadon Sancho came off the bench to make sure of the result to make it the club’s 27th win this season in all competitions. And that is a record across Europe’s top five leagues – the Premier League, LaLiga, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.…

DELE ALLI has suffered one of the most dramatic and shocking downfalls in football history. He was one of the most talented wonderkids back in 2015 when he joined Tottenham from MK Dons and quickly rose to prominence at the age of 19. Dele Alli was one of the biggest Premier League and England starsCredit: Getty – ContributorBut Dele Alli has gone from Tottenham superstar to Besiktas flopCredit: Getty The midfielder shone bright under former manager Mauricio Pochettino and made his England debut only eight months after his move to North London. During the “Mauricio Years” he could do no wrong and was often…

Steven Gerrard knows Liverpool has a new weapon in its Champions League battle with Real Madrid, but Luka Modrić has already made a compelling counterpoint. On 10 March 2009, Rafael Benítez’s Liverpool hosted Juande Ramos’ Real Madrid in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16. The Reds carried a 1-0 aggregate lead into the game after Yossi Benayoun’s late goal in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabéu. And within 30 minutes, the tie would be effectively settled as Fernando Torres applied a simple finish following Dirk Kuyt’s cut-back, and Steven Gerrard scored from the spot after a handball from Gabriel…