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David Beckham took his son Cruz to watch Man City vs Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semi-final first-leg on Tuesday. The doting father and former footballer, 48, jetted off to Madrid, Spain, with his son Cruz, 18, to watch the tense first round of the Champions League semi-final. The match came to a knife-edge 1-1 draw, with Man City holding the advantage over Real Madrid ahead of the second leg at the Etihad next Wednesday. Watching the action from the jam-packed crowds, David cut a suave figure in a black suit and a white shirt, which he styled with a smart tie. He wore…

Liverpool new home kit 2023/24 is released today and it’s a good one – but here are the 20 best kits of all time Number Twenty It’s a toss up between this (no collar) and Reebok’s previous effort (collar). No collar just about wins the day. Number Nineteen This season’s Nike kit isn’t the best, but it’s comfortable ahead of efforts from the likes of Warrior and Reebok, so scrapes into our top 20. Number Eighteen The 90s were hard on Liverpool and the kits followed suit, but this effort in 1995 is one of the best efforts from that…

Marcus Rashford will wear specially-designed Nike boots with messages from children who have been aided by the England striker’s fight against food poverty. The Manchester United star, who was awarded an MBE on Friday night after being recognised for his efforts in feeding underprivileged children, will wear black boots with ‘I am the future of’ alongside messages from children. The England twitter account announced the news alongside photos of the new boots and Rashford himself holding them, with the caption: ‘Inspiring millions and giving a voice to the next generation.’ Marcus Rashford will wear specially-designed boots for England against Belgium on Sunday The England striker, who…

Ben Chilwell’s girlfriend Cartia Mallan showed off a striking new hairstyle on social media. The Australian model posted a “hair reveal” after dying her hair blonde. Ben Chilwell’s girlfriend Cartia Mallan showed off her new hairstyle on social media Credit: https://www.tiktok.com/@cartia.mallan The Australian model dyed her hair blondeCredit: https://www.tiktok.com/@cartia.mallan Chilwell and Cartia went public with their relationship on Valentine’s DayCredit: Instagram @benchilwell Cartia teased her new hairstyle on her Instagram story to her 527,000 followers. She posted the full results to her TikTok page as she showed off her transformation from dark to blonde hair. Cartia posted a transition video from before and after she…

MIKEL ARTETA showed his Arsenal players a video nasty of last year’s Newcastle meltdown to reignite their title charge. The Gunners’ battling 2-0 triumph at St James’ Park moved them to within a point of Premier League leaders Manchester City. Mikel Arteta inspired Arsenal to victory at Newcastle with their All or Nothing documentary Credit: Getty Arteta replayed his fiery team talk after Arsenal lost to Toon last season Credit: Amazon Prime Video And boss Arteta warned City counterpart Pep Guardiola his stars “will not turn our backs on the prize”. The Arsenal manager inspired his team in their hotel with a replay of a dressing-room…

The Belgian midfielder has been on a roll since the World Cup and he produced something sublime in the Spanish capital The Unbreakable Spirit of Man City In a thrilling encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City fought back with sheer grit and determination to secure a 1-1 draw against a formidable Real Madrid side. The Spanish tactician lauded his players, stating that they “start[ed] really well the game” and showed incredible resilience despite conceding a goal in the first half. Pep Guardiola’s Tactical Brilliance The Man City boss, hailed for his tactical ingenuity, acknowledged the strength…

DAVID and Victoria Beckham have hired a £30-an-hour trainer to get their cocker spaniel Olive fit. Celebrity dog jogger Barry Karacostas joins the mutt on 18-mile park runs, letting her off the lead but keeping her in sight. David Beckham with Olive in a London parkCredit: Fame Flynet Olive is also set interval training of sprints and stair climbs. She must stick to a diet of vegetables, raw meat and bone. A source said: “David and Victoria take health very seriously and this extends to their pets. Barry makes sure pets are fit and strong to live long lives.” Celeb trainer Barry gets…

If there’s one brand Haaland has been a fan of over the years, it’s been Nike Since he broke through at Molde, the 22-year-old has favoured Nike. A Mercurial faithful, he’s worn several different styles and had various special commemorative editions made. GOAL look back at some of the best boots he’s worn throughout his career to date. Nike Mercurial Vapor 10 Haaland made his Norway u16 debut in 2016 wearing Mercurial Vapour 10s in a fresh mango colourway from the Metal Flash pack. Since making his debut for the full senior side in 2019, he’s scored 20 goals in 21…

While some footballers opt for the shiniest watch possible to start a nascent collection, someone like a certain Mo Salah has a surprisingly curatorial approach to his watches. Dazzling on the pitch and low key off it, the Liverpool star’s watches favour performance over flash, although there’s still plenty to look at. Below we breakdown Salah’s impressive watch collection, from award-winning APs to some of the most complicated complications in fine watchmaking. Ulysse Nardin Freak Lab 18k white gold Despite being forced to hobble off in the first half, Mo Salah was still able to celebrate his first FA Cup win with Liverpool. With…

Chelsea fans are convinced Declan Rice will join them after the West Ham star was pictured with “Agent Drogba”. Declan Rice bumped into Chelsea veteran Didier Drogba Fans went wild after Rice bumped into Stamford Bridge legend Didier Drogba while on his travels. Some supporters are convinced the meeting was planned to push through his move to Chelsea. Rice shared a snap of himself alongside Drogba with his 265,000 followers on Instagram. Chelsea star Mount also posted a picture with the legendary striker to his social media page. After Rice’s snap went viral, one fan said: “Agent Mount + Agent Drogba =…

Although only 24 years old, Odegaard has had a successful career. He played for the big clubs in Europe and impressed everyone with his technical and creative play. Moving to Arsenal was the correct decision of Odegaard to have a turning point in his career. He is also playing an important role in the Gunners’ race to the Premier League title in the 2022-23 season. And here are 13 interesting facts about Odegaard that you probably didn’t know…! Talent does not wait for age  Odegaard is considered a football prodigy. He was once noticed by the whole of Europe thanks to his ability…

The Manchester United star has a collection of watches that’s absolutely insane. Patrick Jackson Published on 9th May 2022 Cristiano Ronaldo is, without question, one of the greatest footballers of all time. The Manchester United striker is the all-time leading goal scorer in FIFA history and still a player to be feared even at 37 years old. Off the pitch, though, the Portugal captain is a style icon and his insane watch collection – worth an estimated $10 million – is one we could only dream of assembling. We’ve already written about his latest purchase – a $1 million Jacob & Co. that matches…

Manchester United have reportedly fended off interest from Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund to seal the signing of Alejandro Garnacho. The 16-year-old, who grew up idolising Juventus star and United legend Cristiano Ronaldo, rose through the Atletico Madrid youth ranks and has been tipped to have a very bright future. And according to Spanish outlet Marca, United have won the race to sign the young striker on a five-year contract. Garnacho decided for a move to Old Trafford despite offers from elsewhere, including Spanish giants Real Madrid. However, Atletico’s relationship with their city rivals was always going to make a move challenging. Atletico were desperate to keep…

Taking a shine to some of Victoria’s fancy footwear, her dad David posted a shot on Instagram on Wednesday, revealing his cute daughter had nabbed herself a pair of mummy’s boots and was keeping them in her toy corner. Harper Beckham is clearly following in her mother’s fashion footsteps. Taking a shine to some of Victoria’s fancy footwear, her dad David posted a shot on Instagram on Wednesday, revealing his cute daughter had nabbed herself a pair of mummy’s boots and was keeping them in her toy corner. Credit: Instagram The Spice Girl’s high heels had pride of place on…

As Manchester City plot a revenge mission against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals they can draw confidence from the presence of Erling Haaland as the major difference from when the sides met 12 months ago. The Norwegian has more than justified the hype with 51 goals in all competitions during his first season in England. City seemed set for a second consecutive final when they led 5-3 on aggregate heading into stoppage time of the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu last season. But they were stunned by two goals in two minutes by Rodrygo before Karim Benzema’s…

Eden Hazard has endured a nightmare time since his arrival at Real Madrid. He was signed in the summer of 2019 for a club record fee from Chelsea. The expectation was that he would establish himself as the face of the team, something that they were on the lookout for at that point of time, with Cristiano Ronaldo leaving for Juventus the previous year. At that point of time, it was considered as a great move on the part of Real Madrid. Hazard has proven his quality at Chelsea and established himself as a Premier League legend over his seven years at…

Mo Salah has excelled since joining Liverpool from Roma back in the summer of 2017. He has bagged a quite brilliant 185 goals in 301 appearances for the Reds and been an integral part of Jurgen Klopp’s transformation at the club. Mohamed Zidan was told by Jurgen Klopp he was ‘100 times’ better than Mo Salah while at Borussia Dortmund But fellow Egyptian Mohamed Zidan once revealed the former Borussia Dortmund boss told him he thought he was ‘100 times’ better than Salah while at the German side. Speaking to ON Sport in January 2020, Zidan said: “Klopp told me that I was better…

It’s a strange thing to have sympathy for someone after you have watched them light up your Sunday but that was my first feeling for Martin Odegaard. If it hadn’t been for Erling Haaland, Arsenal’s captain would be odds-on for Player of the Year. He reminds me of David Silva in so many ways, with his quiet authority and leadership. You wouldn’t know David was in a room sometimes, but on the pitch he made you follow him through his brilliance and that is what Odegaard is doing — 15 goals from midfield (and not one penalty) is just exceptional. There was a…

While Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola boast two sides built over the course of years, Erik ten Hag is at the beginning of a difficult process. Ten Hag is making steady progress at Old Trafford Yes, the Red Devils have spent a lot of money in recent seasons, but their shocking start to the 2022/23 campaign showed just how much work needed to be done with a squad of misfits. Ten Hag has been forced to deal with the Cristiano Ronaldo saga, the prolonged absence from Jadon Sancho, and now the internal investigation surrounding Mason Greenwood. In January, the club looked to short-term…

Perhaps one of the most renowned soccer players on the face of the planet, David Beckham also happens to be one of the richest. The 47-year-old has amassed a fortune doing what he does best, and with tons of money, also come expensive hobbies. Beckham clearly chose the right way to spend his wealth, collecting some of the most coveted sports and supercars in the world. From high-end luxury vehicles from Rolls-Royce and Bentley to thrilling supercars from McLaren, David Beckham has it all in his garage. Of course, being British, he certainly has his fair share of Aston Martins and Jaguars in…

Ivory Coast winger, Amad Diallo has been named the Young Player of the Year at English Championship side Sunderland. Diallo received majority of the votes from Sunderland’s supporters to win the accolade, adding to his Sky Bet Player of the Month award. Diallo has been in sensational form since joining the Black Cats on loan from English giants Manchester United. Amad Diallo has been voted Sunderland’s Young Player of the Year. Credit: @Sunderland AFC @ManUtd Source: Twitter Diallo is hoping to build on his amazing season by claiming a position in Manchester United’s first team next season. He joined the…

The deluxe private jet supplied by sponsors Emirates – estimated to cost around £250m – has multiple shower areas, and each player has their own special bar fitted into the seat. Arsenal have headed off on their pre-season tour to the USA, with the stars enjoying the Gunners’ luxurious private jet. The special Emirates Airbus A380 – which has players’ faces adorned on the side – is used to transport Mikel Arteta and his men around the globe. The deluxe private jet – which is estimated to cost around £250m – has multiple shower areas, and each passenger has their own special bar fitted into the seat. Each…

Chelsea news: The latest Blues headlines and updates as it happens with stories on Joao Felix and Champions League build-up. Declan Rice sends subtle Chelsea transfer hint Declan Rice looks set for a move away from West Ham United in the summer with several Premier League clubs hoping to sign him in the summer. Chelsea had been outlined as favourites for a number of seasons, but now Arsenal have joined the race with Manchester United also keeping tabs on his situation. After his sides draw with Chelsea, Rice attended the BRIT awards to present the Best Hip Hop, Grime and Rap Act award.…

ILKAY GUNDOGAN’S wife Sara Arfaoui has shared several snaps of their gorgeous wedding day. The Manchester City midfielder married his stunning Italian partner in secret prior to his side’s final Premier League game of the season last month. Ilkay and Sara posted these snaps of their wedding on social media Sara enjoyed her special day after tying the knot with Ilkay last month The Italian confirmed the pair had married back in May after a secret ceremony Now they have had their more public ceremony, with Arfaoui sharing some intimate snaps on social media. Alongside the photos, she added the Instagram caption: “Still dreaming…. my endless love… S&I.”…