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Manchester City closed on Arsenal with a 2-0 win over Newcastle, but Erling Haaland’s behaviour could be a cause for concern. Manchester City continued to apply the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal with a comfortable 2-0 win against Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium. Express Sport runs through the lessons learned, including Erling Haaland’s body language painting another worrying picture. England’s embarrassment of riches Gareth Southgate has quite the winger department on his hands for when Euro 2024 qualifying commences later this month. Not only are Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka enjoying the best seasons of their careers, but Foden also reminded everyone of his class to open the scoring.…

Gary Oldman is a star who has seen the years of cinema flow and change. Being Harry Potter’s Sirius Black brought him fame beyond reach. His range in films has been great and he is a respected and renowned actor. Robert Downey Jr.’s career came to life with Iron Man and much like Oldman, he also had one of the most iconic characters to play. Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon in The Dark Knight trilogy The Darkest Hour actor has been in numerous franchises, all iconic in their own ways. Even though he has been a part of them, there are some movies and franchises that…

The soccer star shares three sons with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo: Mateo, Thiago and Ciro PHOTO: ANTONELA ROCCUZZO/INSTAGRAM When Lionel Messi helped Argentina secure a win against France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he had three very important fans cheering him on: his sons Mateo, Thiago and Ciro. The soccer star, who scored two goals during the thrilling match, shared a sweet moment with two of his kids after the game when his boys embraced him in a hug while wearing jerseys with their father’s name and number (10) on the back. They were soon joined by their younger brother and mom, Antonella Roccuzzo, who later posted…

Avengers: Endgame’s most iconic line wasn’t even in the script – and it was all thanks to Robert Downey Jr. Ever since Avengers: Endgame was released, the internet has been collectively sobbing over the stand-out moment involving Tony Stark and the now-iconic line “I love you 3000.” For weeks, fans have been trying to figure out what the phrase means and there was even speculation that it could have a deeper meaning that links to the run-time of all the movies in the MCU. Now, the true meaning behind the line has been revealed and it’s gonna break your heart even more. Just like Avengers:…

When the Frenchman departed for Barcelona in 2007, he did so having scored 226 goals for the Gunners – a total that was extended by a further two following a brief loan return to the Emirates Stadium in 2012. Here, [S-M] has picked out five of the most memorable goals that Henry scored during his time in England. 5. vs. Charlton Athletic (2004) Of all of Henry’s 228 goals in Arsenal colours, this one was truly unique. When the Frenchman collected Jose Antonio Reyes’s cross inside the area, he had his back to goal, with Charlton defender Jonathan Fortune marking him tightly. It seemed…

Manchester United players including Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes are dating models, dancers and one is even the daughter of an all-time Arsenal great Three fixtures in seven games has made it a gruelling week for the Red Devils stars with rest and recuperation time limited. When away from the pitch and at home, many of the Manchester United squad are supported by partners who are also seen at games watching the side. We take a look at some of the wives and girlfriends who share their lives with the Manchester United first team. 1. Annabel Peyton – Jack Butland Jack Butland married…

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s 19-year ownership of Chelsea came to an end  as the sale of the club to Todd Boehly’s consortium was finally completed Roman Abramovich has started his life after Chelsea following the sale of the club (Image: Getty Images) Roman Abramovich’s time as the owner of Chelsea came to an end after the takeover of the club was finally completed. Having purchased the club in 2003, Abramovich was forced to sell after being sanctioned by the UK government due to his links to Vladimir Putin in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. A consortium fronted by Los…

The Portuguese superstar and his teammates completed a sensational comeback in Friday’s epic league encounter. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr secured a thrilling 3-1 win over bottom-placed Al-Batin in the Saudi Pro League on Friday and the manner in which they pulled off the comeback has turned a lot of heads on social media. Despite the Portuguese star failing to get on the scoresheet, his fought back from the brink of a shock home defeat by scoring thrice inside the 12 minutes of additional time. The league encounter began with Al-Batin taking an early lead through Renzo Lopez in the 17th minute.…

Emiliano Martinez has revealed what he said to Kylian Mbappe after the striker suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Argentina in the World Cup final. The meeting between Argentina and France in Qatar is arguably the greatest World Cup final ever, with the South American nation winning on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw. The match will forever be remembered for Lionel Messi finally getting his hands on the famous trophy, emulating the legendary Diego Maradona and ending Argentina’s 36-year-long World Cup drought. However, French striker Kylian Mbappe will also take a page in the history books, albeit an unwanted one. The Paris Saint-Germain striker was the…

Bruno Fernandes is a fighter on the pitch but off the field, he is a cool guy and has not hesitated to share great moments with his teeming fans. After helping Manchester United restore Old Trafford to the fortress that it was with a resounding win over fierce rivals Manchester City, Bruno Fernandes caught his fans unawares with a silky Sunday post on his social media handle. Sharing a cup of drink with Matilde, his beautiful daughter, Bruno Fernandes fed the glee of his fans and shares a gossip on how his Sunday went. One could easily glean from the post that the…

The Man City midfielder shared on The Player’s Tribune about the opportunities in life that helped him become the world’s top superstar today. As an honest person as to count, today I will tell you a little secret. Before coming to Man City, I had no idea what kind of person Raheem Sterling was. Never seen it before, but from what I’ve read in the press, this guy seems to be a bit difficult to play. Yeah, not exactly a bad person. But the tabloids always insist that he is extremely arrogant. In market language, Raheem is an asshole, isn’t…

LIONEL MESSI’S dog had football fans saying the same thing after a clip of the Argentine playing with his family emerged. Paris Saint-Germain star man has returned to Spain after enjoying some extra holiday. Messi guided his country to the semi-finals of the Copa America earlier this month, falling short against hosts Brazil. But the 36-year-old is now preparing for his 16th season at the Nou Camp. And the forward likes to practice his skills with sons Thiago, and Mateo, Ciro Messi and his boys are always joined, though, by their dog Hulk – a huge French mastiff. But footage shows…

Casemiro may be a Manchester United player now but he has risked the wrath of his former employers. United pulled off the surprise £70m signing of Casemiro from Real Madrid last summer and, after taking a few months to find his feet at Old Trafford, the Brazilian midfielder is proving to be worth every penny. Last season it was painfully obvious that United lacked a high-quality and experienced holding midfielder, so when they started the current season without one, United fans feared the worst. Two defeats in Erik ten Hag’s first two matches in charge was the wake-up call United needed,…

MOHAMED SALAH showed off his ripped abs while on facetime with old pal Dejan Lovren. The Liverpool forward, 28, looks fighting fit ahead of this weekend’s clash against former club Chelsea. 3Dejan Lovren was shocked to see Mohamed Salah’s impressive physiqueCredit: Instagram / @ dejanlovren06 Lovren, 31, shared a screenshot of his FaceTime call with former team-mate Salah to his Instagram page. The defender made his move to Russian side Zenit St. Petersburg at the end of July. And he was blown away by how ripped Salah looked after not seeing him for a few months. Alongside the image, Lovren wrote: “Ok,…

Sir Alex Ferguson waited to congratulate Erik ten Hag after he ended Manchester United’s six-year trophy drought by leading the team to a Carabao Cup triumph. United beat Newcastle 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday courtesy of a Casemiro header and an own goal from Sven Botman in six first-half minutes. The Red Devils didn’t add to their lead in the second half but managed the game brilliantly to win a first bit of silverware since the Europa League in 2017. Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes lifted the trophy together to kick off the Ten Hag reign at Old Trafford. It completed a…

Thor being the strongest Avenger is a running joke in the MCU, but the Asgardian God has proven several times that this title is actually the truth. There have been several moments in the MCU that prove that Thor is actually the strongest Avenger. Chris Hemsworth debuted as Thor back in the MCU Phase 1’s Thor, and has become one of the longest-running characters in the MCU, and so far, the only original Avenger to have four solo movies under his belt. Adapted from the Norse God of Thunder, Thor has demonstrated a huge amount of power throughout his MCU career, with the running…

The recent reveal that there were changes to Tom Holland’s role in Venom: Let There Be Carnage is good for a future Spider-Man crossover. Venom: Let There Be Carnage included a shocking post-credits scene featuring Tom Holland’s Marvel Cinematic Universe Spider-Man. But the actor appears to have actually had his role reduced in the movie, which is good news for a future crossover. The Venom sequel was busy enough by positioning Tom Hardy’s Venom face-to-face with Woody Harrelson’s Carnage. The movie delved deeper into the comic book symbiotes, setting up a number of different variants to show up in the future of the…

GUNMEN have attacked a supermarket in Argentina owned by the family of Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo and left a chilling message for the football star. One of two men on a motorbike was caught on CCTV walking up to the premises in Messi’s home city of Rosario and firing repeatedly at metal shutters over the windows and front door. More than half a dozen shots were fired at the supermarket. The attackers are also said to have left a handwritten message at the scene which said: “Messi, we are waiting for you. Javkin is a drug trafficker, he won’t protect you.”…

For generations, comic book fans have debated who would come out on top in a battle between the most iconic superheroes of all time – the Hulk and Superman. Both characters are known for their immense physical strength, durability, and resilience, but their powers and abilities differ vastly. The Hulk draws his power from gamma radiation, and as he becomes angrier, his strength and endurance increase to nearly unbeatable levels. On the other hand, The Man of Steel is an alien from the planet Krypton with a wide range of abilities, including superhuman strength, speed, durability, heat vision, and the…

“He just laughed it off” Robert Downey Jr. is one of the highest-paid actors of today, not to mention one of the most loved ones. Through his acting, he has made fans fall head over heels for him and his characters. Best known for his time as Iron Man, the actor is linked to the Marvel Cinematic Universe even after the character’s death. With the effortless way Robert Downey Jr. plays his characters, people might think that it’s as easy as ABC for him. Robert Downey Jr. However, it was not always easy for him. Before becoming the mega superstar…

Premier League legend Didier Drogba has put his six-bedroom, 11,000 square foot mansion in Surrey up for sale, with house hunters able to own the property for £6.25million. Widely-regarded as one of the greatest players in Chelsea’s history, Drogba made 381 appearances for the Blues across two separate spells at the club and scored 164 goals. He won the Premier League on four occasions, alongside the Champions League, four FA Cups and three League Cups. However, despite his second stint at Stamford Bridge ending in 2015, the Ivorian has continued to own a house on the esteemed Crown Estate in Oxshott – located close to…

NAPERVILLE, Illinois — Didier Drogba scored more Premier League goals than any African player before him, earned two Golden Boots and won four Premier League titles during his time with Chelsea F.C. In April 2022, Drogba entered the Premier League Hall of Fame as a “Chelsea legend.” While most football fans know him for his fierce style of play and winning offense at Stamford Bridge, Drogba’s charity and humanitarian work in his homeland, Ivory Coast, highlight the other side of the footballer. Drogba experienced poverty first-hand, growing up poor in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. He bounced between living with his parents in Ivory Coast and his footballer uncle…

Sara Duque is a former sports lawyer who decided to dedicate herself to helping soccer players to speak another language. Foreign soccer players in the Premier League often hire the services of English teachers to make their adaptation to a new country easier. Learning the language of the league is considered fundamental, above all to be able to communicate effectively on the pitch with both teammates and coaches. Sara Duque is making a name for herself as one of the most popular English teachers in the Premier League. She’s a polyglot and can speak English, Spanish, German, and of course her mother tongue,…

Daniel Levy is the chairman of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club – but how much does he earn and what is his net worth? Daniel Levy: Find out how much the Spurs chairman is worth Daniel Levy is the longest-serving chairman in the Premier League. He has held his role at Tottenham since 2001. The 57-year-old has appointed a number of high profile managers over the years, with Glenn Hoddle, Harry Redknapp and Andre Villas-Boas all having stints in charge. In 2014, Levy appointed Mauricio Pochettino as Tottenham’s new head coach, turning the club into top-four regulars and leading the side to their first…