December 29th 2024.
Tony Bellew may be known for his success in the boxing ring, but he's also making headlines for his strong dislike towards footballer Neal Maupay. The Frenchman's recent jab at Everton on social media didn't sit well with Bellew, a die-hard Toffees fan.
Maupay's time at Everton was less than impressive, with only one goal in 32 games across all competitions. After a loan spell at Brentford, he's now with Marseille, where he's expected to be bought permanently at the end of the season. Despite still being under contract with Everton, Maupay isn't holding back on expressing his negative feelings towards the club.
In a recent post on X, Maupay took a dig at Everton's recent loss to Nottingham Forest, saying that their struggles always bring a smile to his face. Bellew, never one to shy away from speaking his mind, quickly fired back with a blunt response.
This isn't the first time Maupay has riled up Everton fans. Even during his loan move to Marseille, he couldn't resist taking a shot at the club with a scene from The Shawshank Redemption. But Maupay insists that it's all in good fun and that he's just a normal person who likes to engage with supporters.
During his unveiling as a Marseille player, Maupay explained that the video was meant to show his relief at leaving Everton, a club that didn't want to keep him. But it's clear that his actions have always been a way to get under people's skin.
Even Everton manager Sean Dyche acknowledged that Maupay had a tough time during his stint at the club. But now, with two goals in 11 appearances for Marseille, he seems to have found his footing with the French side, who are currently sitting second in their league.
Love him or hate him, Maupay isn't afraid to speak his mind and stir up some controversy. And with Bellew in the mix, it's safe to say that the feud between the two won't be dying down anytime soon.
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