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Darwin Nunez has remained humble from his roots and previously revealed his family struggled to make ends meet; now he is o the brink of becoming Liverpool’s record transfer signing Darwin Nunez is on the brink of signing for Liverpool (Image: INSTAGRAM@https://www.instagram.com/darwin_n9/) While Darwin Nunez is on the brink of becoming Liverpool’s transfer record signing, his childhood wasn’t always sweet as his family struggled for money to feed him. The Reds have agreed to the £85million signing for the Benfica striker, which involves an initial £64m with add-ons. The Uruguayan will surpass Virgil van Dijk’s record transfer of £75m, who signed from Southampton in 2018. Nunez,…

MASON MOUNT has posted an amazing throwback snap of himself aged six making his first appearance in the blue of Chelsea. The 21-year-old has become a regular this season after 14 years of hard work behind the scenes while in the club’s esteemed academy or out on loan. Mount shared the adorable snap from his first Chelsea game in 2005 Credit: Instagram @masonmount10 Mount has become a first-team regular this season Credit: Getty Images – Getty He made his long-awaited Chelsea debut on the opening day of this season against Manchester United, but Mount has now posted a picture to social media…

THEY are a humble, hard-working and quiet bunch in Bryne. But when they do get going, everyone has a favourite subject. Erling Haaland got his start in football with BryneCredit: Sven Olav Sele – Bryne FK Haaland spent most of his upbringing in the Norwegian townCredit: instagram: @erling.haaland Haaland feels most at ease in his hometownCredit: instagram: @erling.haaland Erling Braut Haaland, Manchester City’s new £51.4million superstar, looms large over this small corner of south-west Norway. Indeed, visitors stepping out of the train station are dwarfed by an enormous mural of the Norway striker from his days at Borussia Dortmund, painted on…

CESC FABREGAS has revealed Arsene Wenger rejected the chance to re-sign him for Arsenal after being “hurt” by his initial departure. The Spaniard, now 35, left Barcelona to join the Gunners at the age of just 16. Cesc Fabregas was brought through by Arsene WengerCredit: Getty – Contributor Under Wenger, he went on to enjoy eight stellar seasons in North London, winning the FA Cup and reaching the Champions League final. In 2011, he returned to Barcelona for three years where he claimed the LaLiga title and Copa del Rey. Then in 2014, the midfielder sought a Premier League comeback and gave Arsenal the opportunity to agree a deal…

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford enjoys the life of a successful footballer, living in a huge mansion in one of the city’s fanciest areas. But his luxurious set up couldn’t be further from his tough upbringing, and despite his hard-working mum’s best efforts there were often days when they couldn’t afford to put food on the table. Marcus Rashford says fighting child poverty is new Champions League dream in battle for ‘forgotten generation’ Since earning a place on both the United and England squads, he’s worked tirelessly to supply three million meals to those who would normally have been given them…

Luis Suarez has revealed he cleaned up his act because he did not want his children seeing his bad-boy antics on the internet. Liverpool striker Suarez realised he had to change when he bit Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during a match last year – and the father-of-two says he is now “120 per cent” different. Pop star: Suarez with daughter Delfina – an anagram of Anfield! – and son Benjamin (Image: John Powell) “When you have children and family, you want to change for them because maybe in a few years’ time, your children can see on the internet what their dad…

The footballer, fashion designer and philanthropist has a wardrobe full of designer clothes but you can be just like Beckham by shopping on the high street David Beckham is a man of the many talents. The football legend may have retired five years ago, but he hasn’t had a dull moment since. He had the best seat in the house on Tuesday night, next to model Bella Hadid as former club PSG played Real Madrid in the Champions League. The 42-year-old has a range of businesses, including part ownership in an MLS team in Miami. Beckham became famous with his brilliant free-kicks but…

The footballer from Portugal spent $6.6 million on a yacht for family vacations. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the world’s wealthiest footballers, according to The Sun. CR7 routinely buys expensive items for his family, such as watches, supercars, planes, and boats. The Azimut Grande yacht is made of carbon fiber to save weight and increase surface area. The top speed of this yacht is 51 kilometers per hour. The yacht is 26.78 meters in length and 6.59 meters in width. This magnificent vehicle features 5 cabins, 6 bedrooms, and a large living room with a modern kitchen. Cristiano Ronaldo and…

Shirt, £199, Classic Football Shirts. Shorts, £405, Hermès. Trainers, £70, Adidas. Socks, £15 for a pack of three, Adidas Originals. Left and above: vintage blazer. T-shirt, £25; shorts, £30; and trainers, £70, Adidas. Socks, £15 for a pack of three, Adidas Originals. Vintage bandana from Raggedy Threads. Left and above: Sweater-vest, £510, Connor McKnight. Trousers, £1,180, Louis Vuitton Men’s. Trainers, £70, Adidas. Socks, £15 for a pack of three, Adidas Originals. Hat, price on request, Stüssy. Watch, £21,400, Audemars Piguet. Casual afternoon stroll This casual ensemble includes a Karl Lagerfeld x Fendi black T-shirt with a blue flannel and a pair of blue ripped jeans. Car selfies All smiles in his Givency graffiti printed hoodie. Eid day outfit Mo…

DAVID BECKHAM hinted at a possible Lionel Messi transfer to Inter Miami MONTHS ago. Inter owner Becks, 47, is hoping to pull off one of the signings of next summer when Messi’s Paris Saint-Germain contract expires. Inter are said to be in pole position to sign MessiCredit: EPA Beckham (left) is a great admirer of the Argentine The signing would see Inter pip Barcelona and PSG to his signature Despite scoring 12 and assisting 13 in 17 games across all competitions this season, Messi is said to be considering a move to the States. Inter are “increasingly confident” they will sign Messi after the World…

Possessing natural talent, but former midfielder Mesut Ozil could not adapt to the dizzying changes of contemporary football and ended his career as an old-fashioned. The peak of Ozil’s career (right) was the years at Real. Photo: Reuters Ozil’s talent was soon revealed in the Schalke 04 shirt before going to Werder Bremen and then shining continuously in the Bundesliga. In 2009, when Germany won the European Under-21 Championship for the first time, this wide-eyed midfielder was the standout individual. At the World Cup a year later, Ozil really came into the light of the world football stage when Germany won a bronze medal…

Part of Sergio Aguero’s brilliance was not that he scored lots of goals but really important ones. When he made his debut for Manchester City as a 60th-minute substitute against Swansea City in August 2011, his team were a goal ahead. Aguero scored within eight minutes and then, three minutes later, created a tap-in for David Silva. At the death he scored again himself and a tight game had become an easy victory. This was what Aguero did. All of the time. His numbers during his years at City were impressive enough. He scored 260 goals and 184 of those were in the Premier League which means…

N’GOLO KANTE is on his way to winning two Premier League titles in consecutive seasons – and is favourite to become PFA player of the year. Since arriving at Leicester less than two years ago, he has gone from virtual unknown to a cult hero and one of the best midfielders in the Premier League – if not the world. N’Golo Kante is now one of the world’s best – but he came from the most humble backgroundCredit: Reuters He has also become a mainstay of the France international side – a dream, which just a short while ago, the diminutive star could only dream of.…

Just 12 months ago, a 15-year-old Martin Odegaard was in the middle of his final year at school, worrying how we would fit in his exams around training with his local football team in Norway. Now the footballing prodigy, who turned 16 last month, has signed for Real Madrid and will play alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale. 2014 was a whirlwind year for Odegaard, who rose from life as a schoolboy to being the youngest player to ever represent his nation before signing a £40,000-a-week deal with the European champions this week. Scroll down for video…

MICHAEL BALLACK has admitted he regrets leaving Chelsea ten years ago and wishes he had retired at the west London club. The German midfielder planned to end his career in the Premier League but the Blues only offered him a one-year extension at the end of the 2009-10 season. Michael Ballack quit Chelsea in 2010 after four years with the club Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd Ballack enjoyed a glittering career with Chelsea, winning the Premier League, two FA Cups, the League Cup and the Community Shield. And he was also part of the side which finished as runners-up in the…

Sadio Mane has explained the backstory behind his charity endeavours in Senegal, including funding a hospital in Bambali, having lost his father at the age of seven. At the beginning of Rakuten’s new documentary on the life of Liverpool’s No. 10, Jurgen Klopp concedes that “Sadio went through a lot to be here today.” “That’s something really special,” the manager attests, with the forward one of a number of his squad that came from difficult backgrounds. The 27-year-old left his village for Dakar as a teenager, in pursuit of a career as a footballer, leaving behind a family that struggled to comprehend his…

JULIAN ALVAREZ put Argentina 2-0 up against Croatia after a brilliant run from his own half. The sensational solo goal immediately drew comparisons with Diego Maradona’s strike against England in 1986, despite requiring a little bit of luck. Julian Alvarez began his run from deepCredit: ITV The Argentina made his way into the boxCredit: ITV After a fortunate ricochet Alvarez beat Dominik Livakovic one on oneCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun Alvarez, 22, was back defending a Croatia set-piece during tonight’s semi-final, when Argentina managed to launch a counter-attack. Its initial protagonist Lionel Messi was brought down, although the ball subsequently fell to Alvarez just…

DAVID and Victoria Beckham treated their children to a week away in a breath-taking £16.5 million waterfront mansion for their recent family holiday. The very famous family made the most of the palatial 12-bedroom estate  called Casa Costanera, owned by their Latin superstar pal Marc Anthony, which features a hot tub and huge pool. The Beckhams stayed in the Marc Anthonys incredible Miami houseCredit: Splash News Alongside their four kids Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, Victoria’s younger sister Louise Adams and her two teenage daughters Libby and Tallulah kicked back in the lap of luxury after jetting into the sunshine…

Erling Haaland is enjoying an absolutely extraordinary debut season with Manchester City – and if he keeps it up his 2022-23 season will be up there with the greatest individual campaigns in history. The fact that Haaland is being spoken about in the same breath as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two players that dominated top-level football for over a decade, shows what a goalscoring talent he is. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola coached Messi at the same age Haaland is now. The pair of them conquered the world, winning everything there is to win multiple times over at Barcelona.…

Bukayo Saka has teamed up with New Balance to give back to the new generation. The 20-year-old headed back to his old primary school, the Edward Betham C Of E Primary School in Greenford, where the A* student turned Arsenal and England golden boy helped inspire kids and provide them with fresh New Balance apparel for the future. Alongside helping out with the provision of some New Balance x Bukayo Saka-sponsored football shirts for the next generation to wear, a mural of Bukayo has been painted at his school to serve as a source of inspiration for pupils. Speaking about…

THIS is the heartwarming moment a young fan tries to comfort Mohamed Salah – by wiping away his tears from the TV. (Image: TWITTER) We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Mohamed Salah: A young child wipes away Salah’s Champions League tears (Image: TWITTER) (Image: TWITTER) “Mohamed Salah began his treatment programme on Sunday, when he confirmed in a telephone conversation with the technical and administrative staff of the…

Marcus Rashford MBE has joined forces with Burberry again on an incredible new initiative supporting organisations in Britain that are committed to helping disadvantaged youths develop literacy skills. “We’ve identified a real need here,” explains the 24-year-old footballer. “Far too many children do not currently have access to books, typically because of financial restraints, and there was a need to inspire them, and allow them to see beyond the challenges they face daily.” CAMPBELL ADDY / COURTESY OF BURBERRY Last year, Rashford became a national hero for helping supply food to the most vulnerable children across the UK. During a time when schools…

MASON MOUNT bore a striking resemblance to Lionel Messi when burying an impressive free-kick in footage of the Chelsea ace as a lad. At 20, the midfielder is still one of the young guns in this up-and-coming Blues side but he was just a boy when confidently facing the camera in this clip. Mason Mount as a young kid in his early days at Chelsea The midfielder used to share Messi’s old mopCredit: AFP Mason Mount curls an amazing free kick into the top corner Discussing his free-kick technique, the future England international describes how he aims to strike the ball like…

ALL eyes will be on Phil Foden as a potential England star after an incredible campaign for Manchester City. The outrageously talented midfielder could be set for a starting berth in Gareth Southgate’s first eleven in the Euro 2021 opener, and he has done a lot of growing up since he made his City debut aged just 17. Man City hero Phil Foden became a dad at 18 to son RonnieCredit: Instagram @philfoden Foden came of age in the Carabao Cup final win over Aston VillaCredit: Getty Images – Getty On a fishing holiday in Spain Foden caught a a 130lb catfishCredit: Instagram…