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Bollywood actress and Arsenal ambassador Esha Gupta has apologised after a racist comment about Nigerian footballer Alex Iwobi.

Fans reacted as a snapshot of a WhatsApp conversation that Esha shared on her Instagram stories compared Iwobi to a gorilla.

The 33-year-old shared the screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation to her Instagram profile, which has 3.4 million followers.

"Solves our winger issues. I can't see that gorilla faced Iwobi runningdown the flank again.

"He's so bad ya," read the screenshot of her WhatsApp conversation with a friend.

To which, Esha replied, "Haha... I don't know why they don't bench him more."

And this did not go too well with Arsenal fans who slammed the actress for her "ignorance" and called her out for being "racist" despite having claimed she herself has been a victim in the past.

MySportDab report on Twitter, Esha has now apologised and claimed she did not realise it was racist.

"Guys I am sorry you thought it was racist. Was bad on my part, being asports lover. Sorry guys, forgive the stupidity. It was us discussing our frustration during the game. Sorry as I didn't realise it was directed towards racism. Laughed over the spur of the moment, which was the game's result guys. Been a victim of racism myself before. But this is not something I am proud of. It was a fault, sorry guys," Esha wrote.

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/bollywood-star-esha-gupta-apologises.html

Novak Djokovic has won a record seventh Australian Open title and a third successive Grand Slam as he swept aside Rafael Nadal in Melbourne.

The Serb broke the Spaniard's serve five times - and was rarely troubled on his own - in a 6-3 6-2 6-3 victory.

Second seed Nadal, 32, looked rattled by the world number one's intensity and made 28 unforced errors.

Djokovic, 31, won in two hours and four minutes to move clear of six-time men's winners Roy Emerson and Roger Federer.

A forehand winner down the line brought up two championship points, Djokovic taking the second when Nadal clubbed a backhand long.

Djokovic fell to his knees after sealing another triumph on Rod Laver Arena, smacking the court with both hands and screaming towards the sky.

The reigning Wimbledon and US Open champion claimed his 15th Grand Slam title, moving him outright third ahead of American Pete Sampras in the all-time list, closing in on Switzerland's Federer (20) and Nadal (17).

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/man-united-open-talks-with-psv-to-sign.html

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Juventus Coach Massimiliano Allegri has said it is "fantasy" to think Pogba Pogba will return to the club.

Pogba returned to United from Juve in 2016 for a then-world record transfer fee of £89m but the World Cup winner struggled under Jose Mourinho.

However, the 25-year-old France midfielder appears to have been revitalised by United's decision to bring in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as caretaker manager to replace Mourinho.

MySportDab understands Pogba has performed well in recent weeks and helped United secure their eight win in a row against Arsenal in the FA Cup on Friday.

However, Coach Allegri has admitted it is difficult to see Pogba returning to Juventus.

"Oh my... you [journalists] have such fantasies," the Juventus head coach said on Saturday.

"I think that a return of Pogba to Juventus is very, very unlikely.

"I will not deceive myself, I think it will be really hard to see Pogba come back."

See more MySportDab;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/pogba-juventus-return-is-fantasy-coach.html

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Barcelona Manager Ernesto Valverde has said he sees Atletico Madrid as a bigger threat to their hopes of winning the La Liga than Real Madrid.

Barca are currently top of the league and on course for another title win, with a five point gap ahead of 2nd placed Atletico.

MySportDab report Third-placed Sevilla are a whopping five points further back and are above Real Madrid on goal difference.

And Valverde admits he does not look that far down the table and instead says they are concentrating more on Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid.

"We look more at who is immediately behind us," he said.

"I value both Atletico and Real Madrid very highly because one is a great team and the other never gives up.

“But you have to look more at the one that is five points behind."

Barcelona have strengthed their squad so far this January transfer window, signing Kevin-Prince Boateng from Sassuolo, while they paid Ajax £65million for midfielder Frenkie De Jong, who will move to the Camp Nou in the summer.

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/madrid-bigger-threat-than-real-madrid.html

She is the new Serena Williams

Japan Ace Naomi Osaka has won the 2019 Australian Open after defeating Petra Kvitova 6-7 (2-7) 7-5 4-6 in the final.

The fourth seed broke for 2-1 in the decider, then served out to clinch victory in Melbourne.

Eighth seed Kvitova, 28, was bidding for her first major title since being stabbed in a knife attack.

Osaka had to serve out the match at 5-4 in the decider when it could all have been over nearly an hour previously, but this time she did so to fifteen with total commitment.

The Australian Open has acquired a habit of producing excellent women’s finals and this was another one.

MySportDab report Twelve months ago, Naomi Osaka was ranked 72 in the world and She's now the world number one.

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/naomi-osaka-wins-2019-women-australian.html


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Manchester United player Jesse Lingard has mocked Arsenal fans after the club's 3-1 win at the Emirates in the FA Cup.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made it eight wins from eight as the Red Devils booked their place in the fifth round of the competition.

Goals from Alexis Sanchez, Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial sealed another comprehensive victory for the Norwegian who continues to build a case for the permanent job.

However, Lingard is known for his dancing celebrations and he was at itagain on Friday night producing some Michael Jackson-esque moves.

MySportDab report and now Lingard has mocked the Gunners as he took to Instagram after the triumph.

Posting a picture of him celebrating his strike accompanied with some moonwalk emojis, the 26-year-old tagged the location as “Dancefloor.”

Conventionally, Lingard would have selected ‘Emirates Stadium’ but he couldn’t help but have some more fun after an enjoyable evening in north London.

It’s not the first time he has danced at the ground either, after scoring the bracelast season he celebrated by doing the ‘Milly Rock’ in front of the travelling supporters.

In the early hours of Saturday morning he followed up his original post by uploading a video of his celebration taken from the crowd, captioning it: “Michael Jackson Twist Up Your Leg.”

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/man-utd-star-jesse-lingard-mocks.html

AS Monaco have confirmed the sacking of Thierry Henry and reappointed Leonardo Jardim 106 days after he was sacked by the club.


Jardim was replaced by Thierry Henry in October, but the former Arsenal striker lasted just 20 matches and won only four of them.

As a consequence of Henry's poor results, Jardim returns to a club who sit 19th in the Ligue 1 table and his primary task will be to avoid relegation.

Jardim has signed a two-and-a-half contract which ties him to Monaco until the summer of 2021.

A statement from the club read: "We approached Leonardo Jardim with a proposal to return to AS Monaco, where he had already achieved excellent results over the course of four seasons. We have signed a contract for two and a half years.

"The mistakes made during the summer transfer window were taken into account, and this winter we have worked more thoroughly to strengthen the team. We have worked hard, and, as you are aware, new players have already joined us. The winter transfer window is not over yet and further new signings should not be ruled out.

"We hope that it is not too late to address the situation. We do believe thatour players will gain momentum and that, together with Leonardo Jardim as the manager, ASM will be able to overcome this crisis."

MySportDab report Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev added: "Leonardo Jardim's time at AS Monaco, as I said when he departed, would be remembered as one of the brightest chapters in the club's history.

"Today we realise that the story of Leonardo Jardim at the club did not end as it was meant to. Leonardo should have been given an
opportunity to continue his job.

"Thierry Henry is a football legend but due to a very unfavourable mix of circumstances, including, above all, numerous injuries to our players, hampered him from quickly and effectively leading the team out of the crisis.

"I want to express my gratitude to Thierry Henry for accepting this challenge and trying to lead the team of his former club during such a difficult period."

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/as-monaco-confirm-thierry-henry-sack.html

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Tottenham fans are buzzing right now following the exit of striker Son Heung-min's South Korea in the Asian Cup.

Son missed the Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea on Thursday and has been missed since striker Harry Kane is unavailable due to injury.

However, with South Korea now out of the Asian Cup, Spurs will welcome back the forward ahead of schedule.

MySportDab report Son’s Korea side slumped to a 1-0 defeat to Qatar this afternoon and Tottenham fans could not contain their excitement on social media, lauding Son’s return.

One user said: “Son tanking the Asian Cup to Qatar to get back to Tottenham.”

Another fan wrote: “Sonny is coming home.”

A third Twitter user said: “South Korea out, get that man Son on a plane now!”

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/tottenham-fans-buzzing-after-son-south.html

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Emiliano Sala's former club Nantes have reacted at the decision to call off the search for his missing plane and pilot on board.

The French club's call came just after Sala's sister Romina begged rescue workers to keep looking for the plane.

An emotional Romina Sala, speaking in Spanish, told reporters in Cardiff that she feels her brother and his pilot are still alive.

The single-turbine engine Piper PA-46 Malibu left Nantes for Cardiff at 7.15pm on Monday, and after requesting to descend, lost contact with Jersey air traffic control.

MySportDab report Romina travelled to South Wales after a light aircraft carrying her brother and pilot Dave Ibbotson disappeared from radar on Monday night.

Nantes, where Sala played for three and a half years before sealing a move to the Premier League, said on Twitter: "FC Nantes has learned of the abandonment of the searches for the missing plane.

"These cannot stop. The club and its supporters are demanding that the searches for @EmilianoSala1 continue, for his family and his family. Together, for Emi!"

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/emiliano-sala-former-club-nantes-pleads.html

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The search for missing footballer Emiliano Sala and his pilot David Ibbotson has been called off after rescuers failed to locate their plane.

28-year-old Sala and his pilot Mr Ibbotson, from Crowle, Lincolnshire, were on the aircraft that disappeared from radaron Monday.

After three days of scouring the English Channel, authorities made the decision to abandon the search.

But Sala's sister Romina pleaded with rescuers to keep looking for him.

Guernsey Police tweeted at 15:15 GMT to say rescuers were "no longer actively searching" for the plane.

Harbourmaster Capt David Barker said the chances of survival were "extremely remote".

"There has been over 24 hours of continuous searching, with 80 hours combined flying time across three planes and five heleicopters.

"Two lifeboats have also been involved, as well as assistance from various passing ships and fishing boats.

"We reviewed all the information available to us, as well as knowing what emergency equipment was on board, and have taken the difficult decision to end the search.

"The chances of survival at this stage are extremely remote."

MySportDab report As the news was announced, Sala's sister Romina pleaded with the authorities to keep searching, saying: "I know in my heart Emiliano is still alive."

She said: "Please, please, please don't stop the search. We understand the effortbut please don't stop the search.

"For us, they are still alive. It is difficult to express our feelings at the moment because everything is really hard."

Guernsey Fresh Police Update: “The island of Burhou has been searched by foot.

“No trace of the aircraft or those on board has been found.”

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/emiliano-sala-search-for-striker-and.html

Middlesbrough have announced the signing of former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel.

The Nigeria international had a medical on Tuesday after agreeing personal terms with the club.

MySportDab report the 31-year-old, who won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012, was a free agent after leaving Chinese side Tianjin Teda last month.

Mikel made 249 Premier League appearances for Chelsea in an 11-year spell where he also won two leaguetitles, three FA Cups and the Europa League in 2013.

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/official-middlesbrough-sign-john-obi.html

Guernsey Police have begun a coastal search as they continue to look for the missing plane which carried Cardiff striker Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson.

Two days of searching has resulted in notrace of the missing aircraft.

On Monday, the plane with Sala and Ibbotson disappeared from radar near the Channel Islands.

It had been flying at 5,000 feet but was at 2,300 when Jersey air traffic controllers lost contact.

On Wednesday, Guernsey police were working on the possibility Sala and Ibbotson may still be alive but unable to make contact for help.

And the Channel Islands Air Search confirmed the search was now a recovery operation.

But in an update this morning, Guernsey police announced they would be recommencing their search.

MySportDab report Guernsey police wrote on Twitter: “We are commencing a coastal search using be Channel Islands Air Search plane of Burhou, the Casquets, Alderney, the north coast of the Cherbourg Peninsula, north coast of Jersey and then back over Sark.”

It has since emerged Sala hired the private plane because he was concerned about getting back in time for training.

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/emiliano-sala-guernsey-police-deliver.html

French Ligue 1 club AS Monaco are reportedly set to sack manager Thierry Henry just after three months in charge.

The Arsenal legend is expected to lose his job in the Principality, following a wretched start to his managerial career.

Henry will be told in the next 48 hours that he is surplus to requirements with former boss Leonardo Jardim in line for a shock return.

Jardim was axed in October to make way for the former Gunners’ striker, but now it appears the club's owners are about to make an abrupt U-turn.

MySportDab report Monaco currently sit one point off the bottom of Ligue 1 and their season has lurched from one problem to the next.

The 1998 World Cup winner has been little short of a disaster in his first managerial job – winning just two league matches in 12 attempts.

Matters came to a head following Saturday's 5-1 defeat at home to Strasbourg.

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/as-monaco-set-to-sack-thierry-henry.html

Barcelona have announced the signing of midfielder Frenkie De Jong from Ajax for £75m.

The 21-year-old has signed a five-year deal at the Nou Camp after interest from a host of top European clubs, including Manchester City and PSG.

MySportDab report De Jong will now end the current season with Ajax and move to Barcelona in the summer.

His arrival was announced on the club's Twitter page, via a video of tweets telling the Catalan giants to 'announce de Jong'.

President Josep Maria Bartomeu tweeted: "With the arrival of Frenkie De Jong we add talent, youth and Barca style to our sporting project.

"We are convinced that he will be a key part of our team for years to come. Welcome, Frenkie!"

See more;https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/01/official-barcelona-sign-frenkie-de-jong.html