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Chelsea’s £88 million signing Mykhailo Mudryk has been forced to apologise after a video of him using the N-word resurfaced. The Ukrainian, who signed an eight-and-a-half year contract with Chelsea after nipping in ahead of Arsenal, was filmed rapping along to Lil Baby’s hit ‘Freestyle’ in July. The track from the US rapper was released in 2017 and sees the racial term used 16 times in 2 minutes and 40 seconds. A 40-second clip of Mudryk, 22, reciting the lyrics while next to an Audi sports car alongside a friend, has gone viral on TikTok and racked up over 200,000 views. It’s since…

Hakim Ziyech has seen his hopes of a transfer to PSG break down at the last possible moment with the Ligue 1 giants left fuming after Chelsea left the player high and dry. The Morocco star enjoyed an excellent World Cup with his country as they reached the semi-finals. And those stellar performances appear to have put him in the shop window for a lucrative move away from Stamford Bridge. And after a season of frustration under first Thomas Tuchel and then Graham Potter, Ziyech spied a great chance to seal a move to Paris. Indeed, Chelsea were willing to…

Chelsea have finally landed Enzo Fernandez on transfer deadline day after initially failing to complete a deal for the Argentina international earlier in January Chelsea have completed the signing of Enzo Fernandez from Benfica for a club-record fee of £106.7million. After an intensive day of negotiations between the two clubs – led on the Chelsea side by co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbal from London – a deal was struck on transfer deadline day that has resulted in Fernandez becoming the most expensive player in the club’s history. The 22-year-old’s signing eclipses the fee Chelsea paid to Inter Milan for Romelu Lukaku…

Erik ten Hag will be without Christian Eriksen until April as Manchester United look to secure a Champions League spot – thanks to a challenge from Andy Carroll over the weekend Manchester United will be without star midfielder Christian Eriksen until April – with the Dane sustaining an ankle injury in their FA Cup clash with Reading. Andy Carroll lunged in from behind Eriksen, leaving the United star in pain on the floor. Eriksen was later seen leaving Old Trafford on crutches, while Carroll was eventually sent off on Saturday evening after a late challenge on Casemiro. In a statement, United said: “Christian Eriksen…

Manchester United have beaten the clock and signed Marcel Sabitzer on loan from Bayern Munich until the end of this season after Christian Eriksen suffered an ankle injury Manchester United have signed Marcel Sabitzer on loan from Bayern Munich after a last-minute transfer deadline day dash. Sabitzer was flown to Manchester late on deadline day to wrap up a move, leaving Germany at 6pm before arriving at Carrington. He underwent a medical and finalised terms with a deal sheet submitted just before the 11pm deadline before the agreement was rubber-stamped and confirmed. “Sometimes in life you have to make quick and important decisions,” said Sabitzer.…

Christian Eriksen has been ruled out for at least three months with an injury sustained in the FA Cup, fixing the spotlight on Fred to step up for Manchester United Erik ten Hag has backed Fred to fill the void left in Manchester United’s midfield by Christian Eriksen’s enforced absence. Eriksen has been ruled out for at least three months through injury following a reckless challenge from Andy Carroll in United’s 3-1 FA Cup win over Reading last Saturday. With Scott McTominay also sidelined for a few weeks, Ten Hag has been left with just two fit central midfielders, namely South American duo Fred and Casemiro. Fred and Casemiro will form United’s midfield for…

Scarlett Johansson looked like a vision in silver when she arrived at the 2020 Oscars. The 35-year-old actress wore a sleek metallic Oscar de la Renta gown with a netted corset and low back that put her tattoos on full display. Johansson has had a lamb tattoo on the right side of her back for a while, but the roses on a vine didn’t appear until 2017. The “Marriage Story” star also has a tattoo of a colorful sunrise on her arm, two circles on her ankle, a bird across her rib cage, a horseshoe with the words “Lucky You,” and a second…

Outspoken “Black Widow” star Scarlett Johansson continues to have her franchise character’s back. After years of anticipation, Marvel’s leading lady joined her Avengers counterparts and finally starred in her own stand-alone film. Leading up to the July 9 premiere of “Black Widow,” Johansson, 36, caused a bit of a stir when asked about the evolution of her character, Natasha Romanoff — also known as the titular comic book hero. The two-time Oscar nominee decried the “piece of ass” hypers*xualization of her character throughout the franchise’s evolution. Now, Johansson has revealed that there were thwarted attempts — by male writers —…

Scarlett Johansson was delighted to see co-star Samuel L Jackson at Sunday’s Academy Awards. But instead of greeting the blonde with matching enthusiasm, the 68-year-old star gave her a ‘scolding’. ‘I was excited to see Sam Jackson, but then he scolded me for not sending him enough pictures of my kid,’ a laughing Johansson told E! News. Scarlett, who has a two year old daughter named Rose, was instantly flustered by the 68-year-old actor’s question. ‘I was like, “Honestly, here on the red carpet?” and He was like, “Where’s my picture?”‘ explained the Her actress. It seems that sending the Pulp Fiction legend baby…

He kept a close eye on her all day while she sunned herself on her luxury cruise liner off Taormina, Italy. And it seems that Scarlett Johansson’s bodyguard is never off duty for a second. The actress’s burly sidekick was on hand with the soap as she hosed herself down after a dip in the water. Clearly he takes his job very seriously. Scarlett, 27, showed off her jaw-dropping curves as she washed herself after a dip in the water, appearing unselfconscious and very comfortable in his company. The pair were joined briefly by a couple of crew members, but were…

The white powder Robbie snorts in her new film Babylon is actually powdered ‘baby laxatives’ and she claims that the cast snorted so much fake coke that it ‘hurt’ Margot Robbie had to snort a “ridiculous” amount of white powder for her latest Hollywood movie. The actress, 32, starred alongside Brad Pitt in new film Babylon which takes place in the wildest age of Hollywood. Orgies and drug taking appeared to be the norm for Robbie’s party animal character Nellie LaRoy as she battled to become a star. LaRoy ends up collapsing but all is well in her coke-fuelled state as she…

In fixing one Liverpool problem, Jürgen Klopp has inadvertently exacerbated another. Sadio Mané and Harvey Elliott hold the key to one possible solution. Jürgen Klopp is engaged in a particularly unpleasant game of whac-a-mole at the minute. Every time he quashes one Liverpool problem, another one rears its ugly head — from replacing Sadio Mané to dealing with the hangover of last season’s disappointment, he has been working overtime from the moment the campaign began. Critics will say that Klopp has been guilty of standing idly by, mallet hanging loosely by his side, with more and more issues allowed to…

Liverpool’s Fabinho should have received a red card for his ugly challenge from behind on Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, the refereeing body have admitted following outrage from fans that the tackle went unpunished. Referee David Coote did not dismiss Fabinho in real time after he sunk his studs into Ferguson during Sunday’s FA Cup tie at the Amex Stadium, while VAR Neil Swarbrick did not correct the call from Stockley Park. The PGMOL have now accepted that was an error with new refereeing chief Howard Webb feeling it is important for the organisation to take a transparent approach when major mistakes such as this are made. It is felt by…

Jurgen Klopp has a number of tough decisions to make ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Wolves next weekend Liverpool are back in Premier League action on Saturday as they travel to Wolves, again, and look to bounce back after their last-minute FA Cup loss to Brighton. The Reds drew 2-2 at home to the West Midlands outfit earlier this month before Harvey Elliott’s spectacular long-range effort set up a fourth round clash with the Seagulls. However, a last-minute strike from Kaoru Mitoma saw Liverpool’s cup defence come to a premature end. Jurgen Klopp’s side currently sit ninth in the Premier League table,…

Manchester City are starting to recover from their January wobble and have won all of their last three outings The timing of Pep Guardiola’s ‘happy flowers’ rant was controversial at best. While Manchester City were not at their best in the first half against Tottenham Hotspur, the Blues showed all their quality after the break to turn the match on its head. For many, the nature of the comeback would be enough of a catalyst to kick-start Guardiola’s team’s season. But the 52-year-old knows his players better than anyone and knew further home truths needed to be dished out. “I want a reaction for…

Manchester City could benefit from making a late swoop for the Sporting Lisbon ace this January Manchester City supporters will have been taken by surprise on Monday when they discovered that Joao Cancelo was on the way out of the Etihad Stadium. Cancelo has been out of favour with Pep Guardiola since the World Cup. However, having recently signed a contract extension, it is shocking that City have taken the move to part ways with their full-back. With the loan to Bayern Munich likely to be made permanent in the summer, City may need to be on the lookout for cover.…

Joao Cancelo is set to join Bayern Munich on loan, with a £61million transfer set up for the summer, after falling out with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola Joao Cancelo is poised to join Bayern Munich following a breakdown in his relationship with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. The Portugal international will join Bayern on-loan until the end of the season, with a view to making the move permanent in a €70m deal (£61m). It’s understood Cancelo made City bosses aware of Bayern’s interest in him and told them he wanted a new challenge. The news will come as a…

Jorginho’s admission over Arsenal transfer talks and 10-year interest Arsenal fans were left in shock when reports of their interest in Chelsea midfielder Jorginho emerged on Monday evening. It is believed the Gunners are considering a late swoop to sign the Italy international, 31, after failing to agree a transfer fee for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo. Chelsea could allow Jorginho to join Arsenal if they sign Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez for £115million. A move to Emirates did not seem on the cards for Jorginho a few days ago, but Arsenal have actually been linked with the midfielder before. There were even a serious transfer talks between the player’s representatives and the Gunners in…

Tiemoue Bakayoko is about to leave Chelsea for the fifth time after reports revealed which Serie A side are “closing in” on taking the AC Milan loanee. Bakayoko is still on Chelsea’s books despite last making an appearance for them in 2018. The midfielder was a major disappointment after his arrival from Monaco five-and-a-half years ago. After making 43 appearances for the club, Bakayoko has been sent here, there and everywhere by Chelsea. For the 2018-19 season, he went to AC Milan for a new challenge in Serie A. In 2019-20, he returned to Monaco, before getting a different opportunity…

Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has given his view on the move for Mudryk to join Chelsea, with the transfer fee having been criticised in some quarters. Sergio Aguero has said that Mykhaylo Mudryk’s signing could be a game-changer for Chelsea, with the £88million transfer having the potential to transform the Blues’ season. Mudryk was poached from under the nose of London rivals Arsenal, with the transfer being completed very much out of the blue with the Gunners having looked to be favourites for the player’s signature throughout. There will be the hope from owner Todd Boehly that the signing…

Casemiro has hit back at Gary Neville’s criticism of Manchester United star Antony and says the Brazilian is an ‘important’ member of the first team. The winger has attracted criticism in recent weeks for his performances, with the 22-year-old frustrating some with his unorthodox play. Neville said Antony was ‘predictable’ after United’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal last weekend, while Rio Ferdinand said he lacked the pace to beat defenders. Antony’s scored five goals in 20 appearances for United since his £85m move from Ajax but his performances have been flatter in recent weeks. But the Brazilian was named Man of the Match in United’s 3-1 win…

The playmaker is itching to win his first piece of silverware having come so close two years ago. Bruno Fernandes says his sole focus is winning trophies for Manchester United and claimed the way to do that is to take each step “game-by-game”. The Reds have not lifted silverware for five-and-a-half seasons but are favourites to lift the League Cup this year as they go into their second semi-final leg against Nottingham Forest with a 3-0 lead, with either Newcastle or Southampton potential final opponents. Fernandes – who arrived at Old Trafford three years ago on Monday – came close…

Harry Maguire says his bit part role at Manchester United is not one he wants to get used to, after returning to the starting XI on Saturday night against Reading. The centre-back started in the Red Devils’ 3-1 win over the Royals in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford, with Casemiro scoring twice and Fred netting the third. It was not a taxing night for Maguire at the back, especially as Reading striker Andy Carroll was sent off in the second half, although the Championship side did gate a consolation late on. The England international recognises that there is plenty of competition for…

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has decided to include a trip to Las Vegas as part of the club’s pre-season tour of the United States. United haven’t been stateside since 2018, a visit marred by Jose Mourinho’s growing frustration with the Red Devils’ hierarchy. Mourinho used the trip to vent his anger at ex-vice chairman Ed Woodward’s failure to sign him a central defender during the transfer window. The self-proclaimed ‘Special One’ was gone by the end of that year after failing to get the best out of a squad he took to second a year prior. “At a top club…