Sven-Goran Eriksson clarifies left wing decision on Manchester United legend Paul Scholes

David Beckham totted up tattoos in tribute to his four children - sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz and daughter Harper - but seemed to forget to mention the one featuring his wife.

Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't already started off the field, with a fleet of hotels, restaurants and fragrances already with his name on. But a slightly more humble and light-hearted investment is a nice local pub, and some sporting stars have gone down that route instead.It's not often you see elite sporting stars in your local boozer, but it doesn't mean that they don't enjoy a pint of your finest lager.

David Beckham made an embarrassing blunder recently speaking about his favourite tattoos as he forgot to mention wife Victoria Beckham among the inkings. The 47 year old made the awkward mishap when he appeared in a YouTube interview with fellow former footballer Gary Neville as the conversation turned to his large tattoo collection. David disclosed that he has over 80 inkings as he fondly described his tattoo tributes to his four children Brooklyn, 23, Romeo, 19, Cruz, 17 and Harper Beckham, 10.The ex England player, however, forgot the cursive name tattoo he has on his hand in salute of his wife of nearly 23 years, as Gary asked him about his most cherished pieces of body art.

Everton have announced that they have released a number of first team players ahead of the 2022/23 season, including midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson.The former Iceland international spent five years on Merseyside having signed for a club-record fee from Swansea City back in 2017. He racked up 156 appearances in total for the Toffees, playing his final game for the club in May 2021.Everton have also released Fabien Delph, Cenk Tosun and Jonjoe Kenny as manager Frank Lampard begins ringing the changes ahead of his first full season in charge.

David Beckham was reunited with his long-time friend and fellow Manchester United teammate Gary Neville, giving fans a rare insight into their friendship - and some rather telling home truths.MORE: Victoria Beckham fawns over David Beckham as he treats her to the ultimate welcome home surpriseDuring a fan Q&A on The Overlap, the former professional footballer was forced to reveal his annoying habits that his wife Victoria Beckham cannot stand. "I've got this [clears throat], she doesn't love that," he shared.

Manchester United have been told Frenkie de Jong is worth in excess of the £89million they stumped up for Paul Pogba as they contemplate a summer transfer window pursuit.The 25-year-old could be tempted to leave La Liga this summer in a potential reunion with Erik ten Hag, with Barcelona trying to raise funds of their own amid interest in wantaway Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.However, should Barcelona use high-tech valuations of De Jong in setting their asking price, he would cost more than United's 2016 record signing - and their former manager has insisted that he is worth every penny.Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal said after De Jong stepped off the bench to help them in their win over Wales in the Nations League: "Frenkie de Jong does bring an extra quality, of course."That is why he is also worth €112 million (£95.9m)."The veteran boss had done his research, with the latest CIES Football Observatory report valuing the talented midfielder at €112million (£95.9m). Is Frenkie de Jong worth more than Paul Pogba? Give us your thoughts in the comments section belowXavi said when asked about the future of the midfielder this week: "For me, Frenkie is a great player, he’s a beast – I like him and I think he can be part of an important era of the club."We will see the economic situation of the club… but I like De Jong."Despite retiring his favour for the star, Xavi hinted that the economic situation of the club could see him move to Old Trafford before the new campaign.Last month, De Jong was told by a fan that Erik ten Hag is waiting for him following Barcelona's friendly clash against an A-League All Stars side in Sydney.With the 25-year-old clapping fans following Barcelona's 3-2 victory, one fan recorded a

David Beckham stated his infamous free-kick for England against Greece was the best goal he ever scored - only to quickly U-turn and claim his halfway line strike for Manchester United against Wimbledon was his favourite. The dead-ball magician has accumulated a significant portfolio of spectacular goals during the course of his career which also saw him play for LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.

Gemma Owen has been the talk of the nation after her debut on the eighth series of Love Island.Entering the show with a little more of a platform than her fellow Islanders, she has already become the centre of attention thanks to her famous dad Michael Owen.Before the show started she came in head and shoulders ahead of the rest of the lineup in terms of Instagram followers with 41,000 - towering over second-placed Tasha, who had 18,800.Now that gap has only got bigger, rising to 122,200 compared to Indiyah Polack in second place with 44,500.It seems that the famous dad factor might be playing a part in the star’s huge follower count - but she isn't the only celebrity out there who is the child of a famous footballer.Brooklyn Beckham has forged a path very different to his dad, David Beckham. While Golden Balls was known for curling free kicks and his ever-changing hairstyle, Brooklyn has built a reputation for his many passions out of which he has attempted to build a career.The eldest of the Beckham siblings at 23 years old, he has already enjoyed a career in modelling, released a photography book and enjoyed a celebrity wedding of truly epic proportions when he married Nicola Peltz in May 2022.Son of former Manchester City star Alf-Inge Haaland, Erling really is following in his father’s footsteps now as he sets sail for the Premier League and a stint a Manchester City.

Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal believes Manchester United transfer target Frenkie de Jong is worth north of €100million (£85.6m).

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Ajax defender Jurrien Timber to reject Manchester United amid reports linking the 20-year-old with a £43 million move to Old Trafford this summer.United boss Erik ten Hag handed Timber his professional debut in 2020 and is keen to pinch him from his former club, but Van Gaal says he's concerned the player won't get much game-time in Manchester and hinted that it would be a bad idea with the World Cup just around the corner."I think a player with [Timber's] qualities can play in the Premier League. That’s not a problem.

Boris Johnson on Tuesday night as the Prime Minister was subjected to a brutal no-confidence vote after losing the trust of some his peers.Johnson would have been outed from No.10 if he'd lost the vote, but he was backed by 211 of his party - giving him a slender majority of 63 after 148 voted against him remaining in power.But the Prime Minister isn't the only high-profile name who has been at risk of losing his job after alienating his colleagues. After Johnson's 'handsome' escape, Daily Star Sport takes a look at six football managers who lost the dressing room - and were not fortunate enough to escape with their jobs.Jose Mourinho is one of the most decorated and respected managers in European football, but the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss has also gone through more clubs than Tiger Woods and had a string of high-profile bust-ups.His his stint with Real Madrid was plagued by endless whispers about a rocky relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, while he also became embroiled in a bitter feud with club stalwart Iker Casillas.

Arsenal, Chelsea and England defender, who is currently coaching at Everton alongside former team-mate Frank Lampard, told Nottingham Crown Court earlier this year of how the 2020 break-in left him certain he was going to die. Sharon, who shares a son and a daughter with the iconic ex-left-back, posted an Instagram story to her 5,500 followers this week that showed a German Shepherd in protection training accompanied by a devil emoji and the caption: "My baby went to school today." That upload included the Instagram handle of her partner and the original post, which was shared by Elite Protection Dogs from their official page.The company’s website, which shows prices starting from £20,000, says: "All our puppies come from military and police backgrounds with generations of experience."Cole, 41, and his Italian model partner have led a quiet personal life since their meeting around the year of 2014, which is believed to have taken place during his spell with AS Roma.Their relationship was thrust into the limelight two years ago after news of a robbery at their home became public, and again when footage of his conversation with police was shown in court.Cole said at least four men broke into his Surrey home in January 2020, with Kurtis Dilks, 34, later charged with being part of the gang who allegedly smashed their way into the home with a sledgehammer and threatened to cut the former defender's fingers off.Dilks denies robbing the couple and the trial continues.Cole said at the time: "I was on my knees, waiting to either be killed...

England forward Jarrod Bowen has revealed how he used to follow Manchester United as a youngster because of his inspiration David Beckham.

Rangers’ European exploits have earned them a place in the top 10 performing clubs on the Continent in the past five years.

David Beckham left fans in stitches after his cheeky question to wife Victoria Beckham on Instagram.

Manchester United have struggled to allure world-class players to Old Trafford in recent years.Despite having some of world's top players in Ryan Giggs, Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, Paul Scholes, David Beckham and Peter Schmeichel in the era of Sir Alex Ferguson, the club has struggled to bring in the same calibre of stars in recent yearsThe latest man to rebuff a move to Manchester is Dutch star Matthijs de Ligt, who insisted he wants to stay at Juventus this summer despite poor recent performances. Speaking amid United transfer links, de Ligt told NOS: "I look at the sporting project.

David Beckham has again failed to make the Queen's Jubilee Birthday Honours list - just months after being snubbed from the New Year's awards.

David Beckham has been accused of 'begging' the Queen for a knighthood. The former Manchester United winger - who received an OBE in 2003 - took to Instagram to post a tribute to the Queen ahead of her Platinum Jubilee.

Manchester United are reportedly set for a key week as they look to secure the signature of Frenkie de Jong.

After four long years in development, the Rooney family have finally moved into their brand new £20m mansion in Cheshire. Known as the High Lake Manor, the home is found on the outskirts of Knutsford in a small village called Marthell and has a swimming pool, cinema, gym and snooker room