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Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Comedian forced to release statement and video proving he DID nutmeg ex-Man Utd star in charity match
'TRIED TO SILENCE ME' 'TRIED TO SILENCE ME' Comedian forced to release statement and video proving he DID nutmeg ex-Man Utd star in charity match COMEDIAN Vittorio Angelone has released a hilarious statement after nutmegging a Manchester United legend in a charity match. The Italian-Irish comic swapped stand-up for the pitch as a team of Premier League icons faced celebrity side Tea With Me FC in Belfast on Saturday. 3 Vittorio Angelone nutmeged Dimitar Berbatov Credit: Instagram @vittorioangelone 3 The comedian ran off in celebration Credit: Instagram @vittorioangelone Ryan Giggs, Dimitar Berbatov, Karel Poborsky, Jermaine Pennant and Stiliyan Petrov were just some of the legends in action. But Angelone stole the show by incredibly popping the ball through Berbatov's legs. The comedian got the ball deep in midfield and baited the two-time Premier League champion towards him before producing a clever nutmeg. Angelone then quickly passed to a team-mate and did his best Alan Shearer impression, running off in celebration with his arm aloft. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL TRUE BLUE Bonnie Blue 'KICKED OUT of City Ground after flouting ban to get into away end' Berbatov was seen laughing as ex-Liverpool man Jason McAteer gave the comedian a high-five. Angelone released a hilariously statement on social media after the match, saying: "Just want to get ahead of the rumours here. Earlier today I played in a charity football match against a Premier League legends team. "A lot of people are claiming that I did not nutmeg Dimitar Berbatov, these people are nasty characters and should not be trusted. "My team and I are working tirelessly to get the footage from multiple angles. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS "Please respect mine and my family's privacy at this time." In a later upload before posting the video, Angelone wrote: "We have the footage. They tried to silence me but the truth will come out." Ruben Amorim vows 'good days are coming' after 'disaster season' as Man Utd flops give him daggers during public apology Fans found it hilarious, with one saying: "Celebrated like you won the World Cup brother. Fair play." Another added: "Should've just walked off the pitch after that." A third commented: "I cannot express to you how jealous I am right now." Ahead of his Edinburgh Fringe appearance, more said: "Before you ask, yes, it's too late to change the Fringe show name to I Nutmegged Berbatov."
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Comedian forced to release statement and video proving he DID nutmeg ex-Man Utd star in charity match
COMEDIAN Vittorio Angelone has released a hilarious statement after nutmegging a Manchester United legend in a charity match. The Italian-Irish comic swapped stand-up for the pitch as a team of Premier League icons faced celebrity side Tea With Me FC in Belfast on Saturday. Ryan Giggs, Dimitar Berbatov, Karel Poborsky, Jermaine Pennant and Stiliyan Petrov were just some of the legends in action. But Angelone stole the show by incredibly popping the ball through Berbatov 's legs. The comedian got the ball deep in midfield and baited the two-time Premier League champion towards him before producing a clever nutmeg. Angelone then quickly passed to a team-mate and did his best Alan Shearer impression, running off in celebration with his arm aloft. Berbatov was seen laughing as ex- Liverpool man Jason McAteer gave the comedian a high-five. Angelone released a hilariously statement on social media after the match, saying: "Just want to get ahead of the rumours here. Earlier today I played in a charity football match against a Premier League legends team. "A lot of people are claiming that I did not nutmeg Dimitar Berbatov, these people are nasty characters and should not be trusted. "My team and I are working tirelessly to get the footage from multiple angles. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS "Please respect mine and my family's privacy at this time." In a later upload before posting the video, Angelone wrote: "We have the footage. They tried to silence me but the truth will come out." Ruben Amorim vows 'good days are coming' after 'disaster season' as Man Utd flops give him daggers during public apology Fans found it hilarious, with one saying: "Celebrated like you won the World Cup brother. Fair play." Another added: "Should've just walked off the pitch after that." A third commented: "I cannot express to you how jealous I am right now." Ahead of his Edinburgh Fringe appearance, more said: "Before you ask, yes, it's too late to change the Fringe show name to I Nutmegged Berbatov." 3
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Comedian forced to release statement and video proving he DID nutmeg ex-Man Utd star in charity match
COMEDIAN Vittorio Angelone has released a hilarious statement after nutmegging a Manchester United legend in a charity match. The Italian-Irish comic swapped stand-up for the pitch as a team of Premier League icons faced celebrity side Tea With Me FC in Belfast on Saturday. Advertisement 3 Vittorio Angelone nutmeged Dimitar Berbatov Credit: Instagram @vittorioangelone 3 The comedian ran off in celebration Credit: Instagram @vittorioangelone Ryan Giggs, Dimitar Berbatov, Karel Poborsky, Jermaine Pennant and Stiliyan Petrov were just some of the legends in action. But Angelone stole the show by incredibly popping the ball through Berbatov's legs. The comedian got the ball deep in midfield and baited the two-time Premier League champion towards him before producing a clever nutmeg. Angelone then quickly passed to a team-mate and did his best Alan Shearer impression, running off in celebration with his arm aloft. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Berbatov was seen laughing as ex- Angelone released a hilariously statement on social media after the match, saying: "Just want to get ahead of the rumours here. Earlier today I played in a charity football match against a Premier League legends team. "A lot of people are claiming that I did not nutmeg Dimitar Berbatov, these people are nasty characters and should not be trusted. "My team and I are working tirelessly to get the footage from multiple angles. Advertisement Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS "Please respect mine and my family's privacy at this time." In a later upload before posting the video, Angelone wrote: "We have the footage. They tried to silence me but the truth will come out." Ruben Amorim vows 'good days are coming' after 'disaster season' as Man Utd flops give him daggers during public apology Fans found it hilarious, with one saying: "Celebrated like you won the World Cup brother. Fair play." Advertisement Another added: "Should've just walked off the pitch after that." A third commented: "I cannot express to you how jealous I am right now." Ahead of his Edinburgh Fringe appearance, more said: "Before you ask, yes, it's too late to change the Fringe show name to I Nutmegged Berbatov." 3 Dimitar Berbatov won two Premier League titles with Manchester United Credit: Getty Advertisement
The Independent
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Fuelling fans' passion for sport worldwide
LiveScore Group is a Business Reporter client LiveScore Group's vision to fuel fans' passion for sport has driven its growth for over 25 years, evolving from one of the world's first real-time sports update providers in 1998 to a pioneering leader in sports media and betting. While its UK audience has been and remains a primary market, LiveScore Group, consisting of market-leading brands LiveScore, LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet, has global ambition. In 2025, LiveScore Group is committed to growing its global media presence, localising its services and engaging with football fans across Europe, Latin America and Africa. This strategic move paves the way for new collaborations with regional brands, further deepening its presence in the market and beyond. Less than six months into the year, LiveScore Group has already shared two significant market expansion moves to reflect such ambition, encompassing Europe and Latin America. Kicking off in January was LiveScore Bet's launch in Bulgaria, a key market for the business's growth. This coincided with the announcement that Bulgarian and Premier League football icon Dimitar Berbatov has joined as the official European Ambassador for LiveScore Media and LiveScore Bet, demonstrating the group's commitment to bringing fans closer to the sport they love. This was followed by news in April that an expansion in Mexico had been achieved via a strategic partnership with TV Azteca, Mexico's second-largest mass media company, aligning with LiveScore's broader strategy of collaborating with prominent regional broadcasters to deliver world-class sports experiences to new audience. Livescore Group adapts its offering to cater to regional audiences. LiveScore marked the Mexico launch by implementing key product enhancements, such as American Football content and a localised For You section. In South Africa, meanwhile, the Western Cape Board recently granted LiveScore Group licence to operate, triggering plans to launch Virgin Bet in the country in Q4, joining LiveScore Bet's presence in Nigeria to expand the Group's African market operations. A global footprint provides LiveScore Group with an opportunity to address the existential challenges facing the sports media and betting industries – two £100 billion industries that LiveScore Group operates at the intersection of. These challenges are consistent worldwide. The sports media landscape is fractured, with sports fans often needing subscriptions to multiple platforms, while sports broadcasts delivered by tech monoliths leverage fans to sell products and memberships. The sports betting industry, meanwhile, continues to grapple with diminishing returns, tighter regulations, intense competition and higher taxation. Betting operators are all vying for the same pool of consumers, with few offering anything different. These challenges ultimately result in a saturated, inconvenient and expensive experience for sports fans. LiveScore Group addresses these challenges by providing a seamless platform that streamlines the fan experience, eliminating the need for multiple subscriptions or hopping between apps, platforms and devices, enriching sports experiences with best-in-class products. With its global expansion and localised services, LiveScore is building a true one-stop shop for fans globally, offering real-time updates, stats, free highlights, aggregated news and engaging content through its app and social platform. For fans who wish to include betting, a best-in-class sportsbook is integrated into the same ecosystem across several countries, ensuring a seamless experience for the previously app-hopping fan. This convergence is what attracts and retains loyal users worldwide, with the LiveScore app servicing 100 million global consumers during any given football season, as well as one million sports bettors across four territories. This multi-brand strategy has delivered proven results, driving revenue from £5 million in 2019 to over £200 million in 2024. By expanding its presence globally, enriching its content, enhancing user experience, forming strategic partnerships around the work and streamlining every aspect of the sports fan's journey, the organisation is poised to further boost annual revenues to £1 billion within the next five years.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Denise Van Outen, 50, cuts a glam figure in white mini dress at Football for Peace Water Gala after revealing the secret to her incredible figure
Denise Van Outen looked very glamorous in a white mini dress at the Football for Peace Water Gala on Wednesday night. The actress, 50, stunned as she led the stars at the awareness event at the Nobu Hotel in London. She placed a hand on her hip, showing off the white ruffled dress adding some sparkly silver heels to the look. The TV personality accessorised with a striking pearl choker with a silver Vivienne Westwood emblem. She completed the attention-grabbing look with silver bracelets on each wrist and a black band on her right hand. Denise also wore silver drop earrings and parted her tied-up blonde hair as she graced the blue carpet. The Rehydrate the Earth Water Gala also saw football icons including Harry Redknapp and Dimitar Berbatov put on their best tuxedos for the good cause. On Instagram, Football For Peace explained the event intended to 'spotlight the urgent need for water restoration, and the power of sport to drive meaningful action'. Denise's appearance at the gala comes after she revealed the secret behind how she manages to maintain her sensational figure last week. The Essex-born DJ and presenter recently turned 50 and she's still looking as glamorous as ever. In April, the mother-of-one showed off her incredible figure in a coral swimsuit while documenting her sun-soaked holiday in the Maldives on her Instagram page. And now, the star has revealed the secret behind her enviable figure, which she says gives her 'confidence'. Denise told Closer magazine: 'I'm mindful of healthy eating throughout the year, but I definitely eat more colourful food and fruit before a holiday, I step up my exercise too and put in more effort at my PT sessions. 'At my age, you want to put in a bit of work if you want to feel confident in swimwear. I've been training a lot. The TV personality accessorised with a striking pearl choker with a silver Vivienne Westwood emblem 'At the weekends, I get up really early in the morning and do a PT session while Betsy (her daughter) is still in bed. 'I mainly do weights, because you need to make sure you have strong bones, but I also walk a lot with my two dogs. I'm always zipping around!' Denise said she loves to relax on holiday and enjoy a few treats, indulging in a buffet breakfast while taking a break from intermittent fasting. The singer recently jetted back form a plush trip to the Maldives, where she shared snaps of her soaking in the sunshine and drinking cocktails. Though she only shared snaps solo, it was later revealed that Denise may have taken the trip with a new man, believed to be a businessman called Adam Butler. The pair had allegedly enjoyed a 'string of dates' before the 'hunk' joined her in the Maldives on a work trip after they were spotted together at Akira Black in London. A friend of Denise's told The Sun: 'Denise loved being single and has been so busy with her TV work and DJ-ing but Adam is someone she's enjoyed spending time with. 'They went public last month on a date at Akira Black in the Mandarin Oriental in London. She ended her engagement to Eddie Boxshall (pictured in 2015) in January 2022 after discovering he had been unfaithful 'She is in a great place in her life, her career is soaring and Adam is a successful businessman, so they compliment each other so well.' Denise has been single since her split from Jimmy Barba in October 2023. The presenter has been open about her dating struggles, particularly since she moved to the countryside in Kent. She later joined the exclusive dating app Raya, saying she would not have much of a love life without it. 'I'm still on my Raya dating app, I've gone on quite a few dates with different people, I've seen so many celebrities [on Raya], but you aren't allowed to say who is on there,' she told The Sun.
