Liverpool Fan Makes Hilarious Film in Tribute to Kolo Toure Following His Retirement

After failing to find a new club, Kolo Toure announced his retirement from football on Friday.

The Ivorian enjoyed an illustrious playing career, winning the Premier League and FA Cup as well as reaching the Champions League final in 2006. In that time, Toure played for Premier League giants Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City, before leaving to Celtic on a free transfer.

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And while Toure will not appear in defence again, the former Liverpool player has rejoined Celtic as a technical assistant. 

“I couldn’t be happier to be back at this great club," Toure told  Celtic's official website.

“This is a new chapter in my career, a new beginning. The football is over now. I can officially say I am retired from playing and now I am fully concentrating on coaching.

In order to pay tribute to Toure, one Liverpool fan put together a rather bizarre, but hilarious film that has since gone viral on Twitter. The two-minute long video begins with praise from Toure's former teammates, before diverging into a story in which Toure is sentenced to prison for taking weight loss pills.

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Kolo Touré has confirmed his retirement from football.

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Meanwhile, Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, who managed Toure during while at Liverpool, believes his side will benefit from the former Ivory Coast international's experience.

“This is great news for Celtic that we are able to bring a man of Kolo’s experience into our coaching team. In everything he does, he is quite simply a fantastic example to anyone.

“He has worked at the top of the game for so many years and he has all the qualities which any player of any age should aspire to. He is a fantastic role model for our younger players and someone who has a level of experience and knowledge which can only be invaluable to our established players.”  

Celtic will look to improve on their 5-0 defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain as they take on Dundee in the Scottish League Cup Wednesday.

Carlo Ancelotti Quashes Talk of Return to Premier League Amid Rumours of Bayern Munich Exit

Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti has moved to rubbish rumours of a potential return to the Premier League, claiming that he is more than happy staying with the Bundesliga giants. 

The Italian coach had been rumoured to be considering a return to the Premier League at the end of this season, where he had previously won a Premier League and FA Cup double with Chelsea.

Speaking ahead of his side's match Bundesliga match against Mainz this weekend, via the Sun, Ancelotti took the opportunity to reaffirm his commitment to the Bavarian giants, claiming: "I am very happy here and I would like to stay for a long time. All I can say about my contract is that it runs until June 30, 2019. But I am not thinking about my contract at the moment.

"I only know that I would like to do a good job here.

"I hope to continue here but, after that, if I am not here I have to find another solution. I was in England for two years; I had a a good experience and have good memories of this period. But I also can say I was in France too, with a good experience and good memories. And I was in Spain too with good experience and good memories".

Ancelotti has enjoyes a glittering managerial career, winning three Champions League trophies, a Premier League title, a Serie A title, and a Bundesliga crown with Bayern Munich last season.

However, his side haven't started the league campaign in their usual bullish manner this season, and currently sit in sixth place in the table after last weekend's 2-0 loss to Hoffenheim.

Former PFA Chairman Clarke Carlisle Found 'Safe' in Liverpool Following Fears Over Disappearance

​Former Burnley defender and PFA Chairman Clarke Carlisle has been found, following the pleas of his wife who feared the worst when she lost track of his whereabouts on Friday.

Carrie Carlisle had sent out a tweet stating that her husband's family were concerned after losing contact with him. His last known location, at that point, was the Manchester city centre, where he was seen around 6:00 BST.

According to Police, the erstwhile footballer has been found 'safe' in Liverpool.

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Great news folks. Clarke Carlisle has been found safe in Liverpool. Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal. Have a good weekend.

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​​Carlisle's career spanned from 1997-2013, and during that time, he featured for the likes of Blackpool, QPR, Leeds, Watford and Burnley, among other clubs, before getting involved with the PFA. 

The 37-year-old has since spoken of his mental health issues, which are thought to somewhat stem from getting hit by a lorry three years ago and spending six weeks in a psychiatric unit.

It was feared that he had probably fallen upon some unfortunate misadventure, given the break in communication, but Carlisle - thankfully - has been found. And his wife, who is now six months pregnant, made sure to inform and thank persons who went looking for him.

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Clarke has been found. Due to you all who have so kindly looked for him and shared he was missing. We all owe you a debt of gratitude 

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​​Carlisle also admitted having attempted to take his own life in his younger days, as well as after getting hit by the lorry in 2014.

After years of working with counsellors and psychiatrists, the former defender said that there were still 'bad days' in an interview earlier this summer. But he believes that he is over the worst of it.

Carlisle also launched a mental health charity called the Clarke Carlisle Foundation for Dual Diagnosis in 2015.

PHOTO: Arsenal's Sead Kolasinac Taunts FC Koln With Europa League Goal Celebration

Having lashed home the equaliser against FC Koln on Thursday night as Arsenal secured a 3-1 win, Sead Kolasinac lifted up his jersey to relay a message to the away supporters and show his allegiance to his old side Schalke 04. 

The spectacular volley was met with an equally spectacular celebration, wearing a t-shirt underneath reading 'Nordkurve' (which translates to North Curve) the name of the Schalke stand containing their most dedicated fans.

Having left Schalke in the summer for Arsenal on a free transfer - Kolasinac demonstrated his love of the club that gave him his first team career debut, while taunting old rivals. 

🔴 Red on the outside.
🔵 Royal Blue on the inside.#s04 pic.twitter.com/Q4beFyntAl

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Scoring his second goal of the season, many were surprised to see the Bosnia international named on the bench to begin with for the Europa League tie. After a strong start to his Arsenal career, Kolasinac is quickly becoming a fan favourite.

Former Burnley Defender & PFA Chairman Clark Carlisle Reported Missing Amid Concerns Over Health

Former Burnley defender and PFA Chairman Clarke Carlisle has reportedly gone missing, causing fears for the man who has struggled with mental health in recent years.

Carlisle enjoyed an impressive playing career - managing over 500 first team appearances between 1997 and 2013 for various clubs including Leeds, Burnley and Watford, before becoming heavily involved in the PFA.

The 37-year-old, according to the Mirror, has disappeared a week before he is scheduled to host a mental health awareness evening in Birmingham.

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In 2014, Carlisle attempted to take his own life after battling with depression; but having failed, the retired footballer began to rebuild, and last year spoke of his progress with an online statement: "Two years ago today, I jumped in front of a truck. One year today, I was back in psychiatric hospital. Today, I’m away with the love of my life."

After fighting to overcome mental illness, Carlisle devoted himself to helping others through their troubles - and in October 2015, Carlisle told the Mirror how he was helping four Premier League players with their struggles.

“There are four players who I’m helping who are in their prime, physically and achievement-wise," he said.

"They are all suffering mental health problems of some degree. They don’t want to go to their club because they feel it will have a negative effect on their career or team selection."

Carlisle's family are worried about his welfare and have asked anyone with information to get in touch.

The former PFA Chairman is to be a guest speaker at a mental health awareness evening next Thursday - held in memory of ex-Solihull Moors player Nick Mowl, who took his own life earlier this year.