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Anthony Joshua has opened up the possibility of a second domestic dust-up against Dillian Whyte, with a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk currently hanging in the balance.The 32-year-old is due to face Usyk for a second time later this year after losing his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts via a unanimous points decision at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last September. However, that appears to have been throw into doubt after it emerged Usyk, who is Ukrainian, had enlisted with the Kyiv Territorial Defence in a bid to defend his country against Russia.

Arsenal have earned a reputation for releasing top-of-the-line merchandise since the club agreed a deal with Adidas. But their latest reported collaboration has left fans unimpressed with the final product after images were leaked online.The Gunners announced their lucrative £300million kit deal with the German sportswear giant in 2018 after leaving Puma, with the agreement set to run until the end of the 2023-24 season.The north London outfit have released some eye-catching kit and clothing since linking up with Adidas, although their collaboration with Transport for London proved to be a huge flop with fans.And now, the club have reportedly teamed up with fashion guru Stella McCartney to bring out a new collection which includes t-shirts, hoodies, leggings and trainers.McCartney has worked closely with the sportswear giant since 2004 on a range of collections, including working with Paul Pogba for a special edition of Predator boots last year.This is the first time that the fashion brand has worked directly with a football team to design actual teamwear.

Chelsea supporter tagged Popworld Liverpool while trying to insult Virgil van Dijk - and got a memorable response from the baffled nightclub admin.Popworld shared an image of the Dutchman with a corner flag but with the nightclub's logo photoshopped on.A Blues fan then took to Twitter following his side's Carabao Cup final defeat to Jurgen Klopp's men on penalties, a game in which Van Dijk was named man of the match.It's fair to say the loyal Chelsea supporter did not agree with that assessment, saying that the Netherlands skipper allowed his side several golden chances to score.But Popworld's response got more than 36,000 likes on the social media platform - causing the aggrieved Chelsea fan to delete his initial message.In a now deleted tweet, the Twitter user wrote while tagging Popworld: "You conceded about 100 chances to a bang average Chelsea attack, you only got motm because you're the media's golden boy."You're not a patch on 37 year old Thiago Silva now get back in your box."Popworld Liverpool replied: "We’re a nightclub mate."Was Virgil van Dijk the star performer at Wembley? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionHaving officially being named as the Carabao Cup Final 2022 Man of the Match, Van Dijk became the latest player to pick up the Alan Hardaker Trophy.He follows Steve McManaman, Robbie Fowler, Jerzy Dudek and Stewart Downing in picking up the award as a Liverpool player, having helped keep Chelsea at bay for 120 minutes.The Alan Hardaker Trophy is named after a former EFL secretary who oversaw the launch of the cup in 1960 having conceived the idea.Van Dijk said after scoring his penalty in the 11-10 success from the spot: "Very special.

Liverpool and West Ham defender Rigobert Song is set to be named as the new Cameroon national team manager, under the orders of the country’s president Paul Biya.Sports minister Narcisse Mouelle Kombi confirmed on Monday that Biya wanted manager Toni Conceicao replaced by Song.Kombi released a statement saying: “On very high instructions from the President of the Republic, the coach of the men's national football team, Mr Antonio Conceicao, has been replaced by Rigobert Song.“The Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) is invited to take the necessary measures for a rapid and harmonious implementation of these very high directives."Fecafoot have also confirmed that Conceicao had seen his contract terminated.Their statement read: “This is an opportunity to thank all his staff for the work done without our national selection. The upcoming deadline for our national team requires new orientations and a new breath.

Donald Trump after he claimed he strengthened NATO during his time in charge.Taking to Twitter, the Monty Python comedian called these statements “delusional” in view of his 5.7 million followers.Cleese, who has been a vocal critic of Trump in the past, reacted to his statement overnight.He wrote: “Trump's delusional statements about how he strengthened NATO are competely demolished by Steve Benen's piece on MSNBC.” (sic)This follows a speech from Trump on Monday where he claimed he was behind improving NATO.In a statement he had said he had made “delinquent NATO members” start paying.1570998 1572029 1572918He also claimed he sent Ukraine “Javelins” while other states sent “blankets”.The full statement reads: "I hope everyone is able to remember that it was me, as President of the United States, that got delinquent NATO members to start paying their dues, which amounted to hundreds of billions of dollars."Also, it was me that got Ukraine the very effective anti-tank busters (Javelins) when the previous Administration was sending blankets."Let History so note!"However, many have taken issue with Trump’s claims.During his time as president, he wavered on his commitment to Article 5 of the NATO charter.This states that one member state attack symbolises an attack on all member states.His decisions on this caused ties with Europe to become strained.Steve Benen, an MSNBC writer, shared his thoughts on this in an article yesterday.He penned: “Even by Trump standards, the claim-to-lie ratio on this one is amazing.

Twitter an article that showed new photos of her smiling and “putting a brave face”.Fans appeared delighted to see the singer doing well as they commented on the pictures.Linda was hailed as “an inspiration” to other people facing adversities.LoveforLindax said: “She looks so good though it’s so nice to see her smiling and enjoying herself.”HelenRe38536426 added: “@LindaNolan_ is an inspiration to everyone but i do not doubt for one minute how vulnerable she feels in the face of her diagnosis BUT how she feels with it and how she battles and presents herself with it is amazing and helps everyone with cancer. Go Linda! X”PaulaDefriez typed: “Linda is an inspiration in my battle against incurable cancer.”PAK1 wrote: “Linda you look beautiful!“You are an inspiration to everyone.“Even people not suffering from cancer but anyone who is ill or is feeling down or depressed! God bless you all!”Redfernjess1 chimed in: “You're so brave Lin my beautiful.“Smiling through it all you've done marvellously well xxxxxxxxxxx”Linda has recently supported a fellow celebrity who was also diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer.She reached out to comedian Janey Godley, 61, after she was told in November last year about her diagnosis.Janey had uploaded a picture to Twitter showing her getting her hair cut by her husband.Linda replied to the post, saying: “He did an amazing job and so are you…“Took me a few G&T’s before I could go through with the cut!”Linda said in August last year that the hair loss she suffered after receiving cancer treatment had left her “traumatised”.She explained during an appearance on BBC Breakfast: “I’ve got certain side effects from the chemo.

TONIGHT'S episodes of Emmerdale and EastEnders have been cancelled as football causes chaos with the soap schedules. Matches from The FA Cup will see the soaps moved around all week with none airing tonight.

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Barcelona in the summer despite their dismal start to the new campaign while jumping to the defence of Ronald Koeman. The 27-year-old forward moved to La Liga on a free transfer following the end of his agreement with Lyon, a club with whom he scored 76 goals across 178 appearances after leaving Manchester United.

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Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman put the blame on teenage star Nico Gonzalez for Atletico Madrid's opener in their 2-0 defeat at the Wanda Metropolitano.Koeman's position as Catalans manager is hanging by a thread after their latest setback, which has left them five points adrift of La Liga leaders Real Madrid down in ninth.The Dutchman has only won three out of seven in the league this term, while also suffering back-to-back 3-0 losses in the Champions League.His side fell a goal behind after 23 minutes against Atletico, who broke the deadlock when Thomas Lemar raced through on goal and converted into the top-right corner.Then, to rub salt in the wounds, former Barca striker Luis Suarez doubled the hosts' lead on the stroke of half-time with a

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman after scoring against his old club for Atletico Madrid.

Manchester City believe they hold the edge in the race for Benfica sensation Darwin Nunez.Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are all interested in the Uruguayan hitman, 22, along with Pep Guardiola’s Premier League champions.But City are convinced they will have first shout at signing Nunez - thanks to their superb relationship with Benfica in the transfer market.In the last four years, they have concluded deals with the Portuguese club for £36million Brazilian keeper Ederson and £62m central defender Ruben Dias.And they have already alerted Benfica that they are keen on Nunez, who has cracked six goals in seven games this season.The South American forward has a buy-out clause of £125million but City are optimistic

Henrik Larsson will be tasked with galvanising Barcelona from the touchline against La Liga champions Atletico Madrid while under-fire Ronald Koeman watches from the stands.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reportedly identified Thomas Tuchel as his No.1 choice to replace Ronald Koeman.Koeman finds himself under serious pressure at the Nou Camp amid an underwhelming start to the season which has seen Barca win just three of their first six La Liga matches.However, it is their Champions League form which comes as the greatest concern, having suffered 3-0 defeats in each of their opening two fixtures against Bayern Munich and Benfica.Saturday's trip to rivals Atletico Madrid is therefore a pivotal one for Koeman, who could fall victim to the axe if his side are beaten again.And according to Mundo Deportivo, Laporta wants Tuchel to replace him if he is given the boot.The German has worked wonders since joining

Barcelona teammate Xavi to snub the Barcelona job as Ronald Koeman edges closer to an exit.The Catalan side's crisis continued over the week, and Koeman's side were dismantled by Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday evening.La Liga have also announced that Barcelona's wage cap will be set at €98million, less than what Watford are currently spending on wages.And with Koeman's days at the Camp Nou looking numbered, former Barcelona hero Xavi has been linked with the role.But Suarez, who left the Blaugrana last summer, has urged Xavi to steer clear of the position.Suarez, who fired Atletico Madrid to the La Liga title last season after being forced out of Barcelona, told Sport: "At Barca, there is a war that hurts the players."I

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