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AN incredible show of skill from Neymar has left Rio Ferdinand stunned. But it seems it still hasn't been enough to fully convince Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti to pick him for the World Cup, at least not without asking for some presidential advice. Ex-Barcelona star Neymar now stars for Santos back in his homeland. And...

LIVERPOOL gave a better account of themselves in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final but an Ousmane Dembele brace meant PSG won 2-0 at Anfield on Tuesday night to take the tie 4-0 on aggregate. Dream Team managers must now ponder whether the Reds' elimination from Europe spells the end of the road...

A FOOTBALL referee has been shot dead in front of players and spectators mid-match sparking widespread chaos on the field and in the stands. Javier Ortega, 48, was gunned down in the middle of the pitch in Ecuador after attackers stormed the field. Multiple unidentified gunmen approached the referee during the match before opening fire,...

ATLETICO MADRID brutally trolled Barcelona after kicking them out of the Champions League. The three-time winners of the competition were knocked out by their Spanish rivals last night despite an early goal from Lamine Yamal. The clash ended 3-2 on aggregate with Ferran Torres adding to Yamal's effort before Ademola Lookman scored to regain the...

BAYERN MUNICH hooligans scarpered from Real Madrid security after setting off fireworks outside their team hotel. Bavarian ultras unleashed a deafening one-minute display in the early hours of Wednesday morning. And it is sure to have woken at least a few Real stars ahead of their crunch Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Allianz...

FORMER Lioness player Millie Bright has revealed her new boyfriend is influencer barber Tom Mitchell. The professional footballer, 32, shared a loved-up photo with the TikTok star, who owns his own hair salon in Sheffield. It comes after The Sun revealed last June that Millie had left he fiancé Levi Crew and fallen for a...

FRANK LAMPARD is targeting a promising Chelsea ace as he nears Premier League promotion with Coventry, reports suggest. Lampard, 47, only needs one point from his next four Championship games to lead the Sky Blues back to the Prem for the first time since 2001. According to talkSPORT, the Chelsea legend is already planning ahead...

FABRIZIO ROMANO is always looking for a scoop - but now he's looking for love. The Italian journalist has become one of the leading names in the world of football transfer news over the last five years. His relentless work ethic has seen him become many fans' go-to for all things transfers. There's not a...

SPARKS flew in Buenos Aires after Boca Juniors defeated Barcelona SC in the Copa Libertadores. But that had nothing to do with the football. AZZ reporter Nicolas Luaces was filmed discussing the game with Boca supporters outside La Bombonera on Tuesday night. And a clip of him hitting things off with one glamorous fan has...

ALESSIA RUSSO pulled off a phenomenal assist to help England to a 1-0 win against Spain. The 27-year-old provided the pinpoint pass for Lauren Hemp within the opening three minutes - after falling over in the box. Russo went to ground as a corner was crossed into the box, surrounded by four Spain players. But...

LIVERPOOL fans were left staggered after manager Arne Slot removed Joe Gomez from the pitch just minutes after he brought him on against Paris Saint-Germain. The Reds were eliminated from the Champions League on Tuesday after losing 2-0 to PSG in the quarter-finals at Anfield following a second-half brace by Ousmane Dembele. The Merseysiders dominated...

CRISTIAN ROMERO is one of five Tottenham players who are set to be let go this summer as the club plans a radical overhaul of the squad, according to reports. The Argentine went off in tears during the 1-0 defeat to Sunderland on Sunday after suffering a knee injury that is set to leave him...

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ARSENAL bring a 1-0 lead back to the Emirates when facing Sporting on Wednesday for a spot in the Champions League semis. To mark Wednesday's night second-leg, our team of betting experts has put together a huge 16/1 Bet Builder for the clash, courtesy of Betfred. New customers who sign up with Betfred and place...

KAI HAVERTZ'S late winner last week means Arsenal hold a slender lead going into tonight's Champions League quarter final, second-leg with Sporting. SunSport betting experts have previewed the contest and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners. New sign-up offers from our partners👇 ToteBet £10 Get £30 in...

FORMER England, Liverpool, and Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has RETIRED from football but walked straight into his first job as a manager. The ex-Premier League ace has called time on an 18-year senior playing career after moving to the Middle East at the end of 2025. He has now taken over UAE second division side...

LIVERPOOL risked their Champions League title credentials by gambling Alexander Isak against Paris Saint-Germain. The Swede was handed his first start since his leg-breaking injury in December. Isak, 26, started the match at Anfield as the Reds looked to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg in Paris. Manager Arne Slot gave the former...

FORMER Chelsea star Arjen Robben has come under fire - for berating a ref and shoving a TV host during a youth game. The Dutch winger, 42, won six trophies during three years at Stamford Bridge, including two Premier League titles. Robben left for Real Madrid in 2007, and spent a decade with Bayern Munich...

CESC FABREGAS says he will not jump at the chance to replace under-fire Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior. The Blues are in serious danger of missing out on Champions League qualification following their convincing defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. And it has left Rosenior, who was only appointed on a mega deal until 2032 in...

MANCHESTER UNITED will appeal Lisandro Martinez’s red card in their defeat to Leeds United. Martinez was sent off in the 56th minute with United 2-0 down after tugging Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair. The incident was missed by on-pitch referee Paul Tierney but VAR John Brooks advised Tierney to consult the pitchside monitor. United head...

LIVERPOOL are reportedly eyeing a surprise swoop for RB Leipzig skipper David Raum as a long-term replacement for Andy Robertson. The Reds are bracing for a major shake-up at left-back with long-serving Robertson set to depart on a free at the end of the season. And it appears Anfield chiefs have already begun lining up...

JAMES JUSTIN believes Leeds sent a big “message” to their relegation rivals by “turning Manchester United over”. Daniel Farke’s side moved six points clear of the drop zone, piling further pressure on miserable Tottenham in 18th place with six games to go. Right-back Justin said: “This is the business end of the season and to...

LAUREN HEMP made history as England took a huge step on the road to Brazil by defeating arch rivals Spain at Wembley. The Manchester City star netted the quickest-ever goal by the Lionesses at the home of English football just two minutes and 34 seconds into the clash - and it was just enough to...

ATLETICO MADRID slam-dunked Lamine Yamal and Barcelona out of the Champions League after a bloody battle. Spanish superstar Yamal, 18, was taking inspiration from NBA legend LeBron James ahead of attempting to overturn last week’s 2-0 first-leg deficit. But despite all his heroics in helping fire Barca back level, it was Ademola Lookman who eventually...

IN THE end, the Anfield passion play was not enough for Liverpool. They gave themselves too much to do against the best team in Europe, who showed just why they are favourites to retain their crown in Budapest next month. For all the effort and desire of Arne Slot’s men, there was never really a...

LIVERPOOL'S Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain descended into chaos after a huge VAR howler. The Reds were desperately searching for a way back into the tie after losing their quarter-final first leg 2-0 last week. And they were briefly given hope of halving the deficit when Italian referee Maurizio Mariani pointed to the penalty...

CRYSTAL PALACE hope to lure Andoni Iraola after the Spanish manager quit Bournemouth. And the Cherries want Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna to replace the 43-year-old boss when he stands down as gaffer at the end of the season. Iraola is out of contract in the summer and had been in negotiations with billionaire American owner Bill...

PSG star Desire Doue was forced off with injury against Liverpool just minutes after falling into a ball boy. Doue, 20, went over after a tussle with Dominik Szoboszlai as the pair battled for the ball in the second half. He fell into the advertising boards, hitting the ball boy and microphone as he fell....

ROY KEANE has slammed former a pair of "non-existant" Manchester United stars after Leeds stunned their rivals with a 2-1 victory on Monday night. The former United skipper did not hold back in his brutal verdict. The Irishman labelled United’s midfield performance “non-existent” after a sluggish display allowed Leeds to take control early on. It...

HUGO EKITIKE was stretchered off in Liverpool's crunch Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain. The French striker picked up an injury around 30 minutes into the clash at Anfield. Ekitike, 23, appeared to hurt his ankle against the Ligue 1 giants as the Reds tried to battle back from last week's 2-0 defeat. There was...

BARCELONA attacker Fermin Lopez was left with blood streaming from his face after a collision with the boot of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Juan Musso. The forward headed the ball on target but then went straight into Musso's studs and collapsed on the floor. Blood was then pouring off his face on the pitch as Barca...

JAVIER Mascherano has shockingly departed Inter Miami, leaving a gaping hole in the team's coaching staff. Already multiple games into the MLS season and just weeks away from the World Cup, a decision on a replacement manager may have to wait a while. However, a bit of extra time to deeply research a replacement for...

NEWCASTLE are reportedly facing a serious fight to hold onto Anthony Gordon - after Bayern Munich made the St James' Park favourite a priority target. The Magpies are running out of time to race into the European qualification spots after their last-gasp defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday. And failing to book their place in...

FOR us Bournemouth fans, waving superstars goodbye has become an all too familiar feeling. It never gets any easier. In quick succession, AFCB have flogged Dean Huijsen, Illia Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, and Antoine Semenyo in mega-bucks deals with football’s world elite. But the loss of kingmaker Andoni Iraola is more devastating than those four combined....

A FORMER Chelsea star joined in with Manchester City celebrations as the Blues were beaten 3-0 by Pep Guardiola’s title-chasers. The defender, who won the Premier League in Jose Mourinho’s first spell at the club, returned to Stamford Bridge - but was “loving it” in the away end. Wayne Bridge spent six years with Chelsea...

JAVIER MASCHERANO has left Inter Miami after just over one year in charge. The former Liverpool and Barcelona star departed from David Beckham's MLS side on Tuesday. In a statement, Mascherano revealed he has quit, explaining: “I want to let everyone know that, for personal reasons, I have decided to end my tenure as head...

JOE COLE has questioned how Marc Guehi was allowed to leave Chelsea after he netted in Man City's 3-0 romp at Stamford Bridge. Guehi produced a fine finish against his boyhood club for City's second goal of the game as he helped them secure a huge result in the title race. The England defender joined...

DOCTORS charged with the death of Diego Maradona have been accused of abandoning the Argentine football icon to his fate as the retrial gets underway. Prosecutors claim the defendants were a "bunch of amateurs" and that there were "multiple warning signs" they ignored. Fernando Burlando, the lawyer for Dalma and Gianinna Maradona - two of...

OLD TRAFFORD is always sold out, but Man United supporters can still be there for to see the final game of the season. Red Devils fans can enjoy an unforgettable matchday experience - with prices starting from as little as £195 per person. Man Utd ticket deals for Premier League games The packages, offered by...

TAILGATING outside Gillette Stadium has been banned ahead of the World Cup - leaving fans furious. The home of the New England Patriots and New England Revolution will host seven showdowns during the iconic tournament between June 13 and July 9. But it has been confirmed that tailgating will not be allowed outside Gillette Stadium,...

LIVERPOOL have made changes to their advertising hoardings ahead of their clash against PSG after Galatasaray star Noa Lang suffered a serious injury last month. The Dutchman crashed into the hoardings during his side's 4-0 defeat to the Reds on March 18. The 26-year-old lacerated his right thumb and was seriously hurt as he was...

CHELSEA’S defeat by Manchester City has added fuel to the fire of Saturday’s fan protest ahead of the Manchester United game. The NotAProjectCFC group will lead the march with a simple message: BlueCo Out. David and Jacob, leading figures at NAPCFC, told SunSport why the 3-0 beating by City was such a damning indictment of...

LIVERPOOL legend Luis Garcia has admitted he was reduced to tears when his Malaysian club celebrated an historic win. The former Spain midfielder retired from football in 2014 before a brief return to the game in 2016. He has since worked as a pundit and didn't think he would return to football. But last summer...

TO say Dream Team managers are keen on Manchester City players this week is an understatement. At the time of writing, the five most popular recruits for Gameweek 32 are: Rayan Cherki (£4.9m), March Guehi (£4.2m), Nico O'Reilly (£4.4m), Antoine Semenyo (£4.7m) and Erling Haaland (£6.6m). Pep Guardiola's side are scheduled to play twice this...

BUKAYO SAKA could return for Arsenal in "days not weeks", says Mikel Arteta, amid fears over the winger's condition. The England star picked up an Achilles injury last month and hasn't featured for the Gunners since their Carabao Cup final defeat to Man City. He missed England's clashes against Uruguay and Japan during the international...

FIFA are trying to use Gianni Infantino’s personal relationship with Donald Trump to halt anti-immigrant ICE raids during the World Cup. Zurich bosses have been criticised for Infantino’s decision to get publicly close to the US President. The Fifa head has been spotted at Trump rallies and the launch of his Peace Board, even wearing...

ENGLAND fans will be hit by extortionate parking fees at the World Cup this summer in another huge financial blow. Matchgoing supporters have already been forced to fork out hundreds of pounds on tickets - not including travel and accommodation. And for those looking to drive to each fixture, hundreds more will have to be...

UEFA have dismissed Barcelona's concerns about the Atletico Madrid pitch ahead of tonight's Champions League showdown. Barca boss Hansi Flick was spotted pointing at the turf at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano and later questioned the length of the grass with Uefa officials. But subsequent pre-match inspections showed that Atletico had not broken any rules. The...

ARSENAL’S attacking woes have been highlighted worrying stats ahead of their Champions League showdown against Sporting. The Gunners are fighting to keep their season on track after being rocked by a defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League last weekend. Arsenal started that game with a front-three of Gabriel Martinelli, Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres....