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KEIRA WALSH and Georgia Stanway will be honoured at the 2025 Women’s Football Awards.The two Lionesses will receive Special Recognition Awards for their contributions to the sport.Georgia Stanway is set to receive an award at the Women’s Football AwardsCredit: GettyShe will be joined by Chelsea star Keira WalshCredit: GettyThe awards will be granted to the duo not for their contributions in England but internationally as well.Walsh, 28, and Stanway will be handed the awards at a star-studded ceremony on May 1 at the InterContinental London, Park Lane.The ceremony will be hosted by BBC presenter Gabby Logan as well as former Lioness Eni Aluko and retired Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.Carragher helped launch the Women’s Football Awards in 2023 and is excited to present the awards.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe said: “Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway have had outstanding careers so far, marked by incredible success on the pitch.”This year’s awards will rightly celebrate their footballing achievements.”But we’ll also be recognising the brilliant work they do off the field.”Especially their exceptional commitment to improving access to grassroots football for women and girls. Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”I’m really looking forward to honouring Keira and Georgia, alongside Gabby Logan and Eni Aluko, at the ceremony next week.”Walsh is viewed as a trailblazer in women’s football for her playing career and also for helping develop grassroots girls’ football.Chloe Kelly shows off her toned abs in very bold outfit as England Lionesses star attends MTV Europe Music AwardsJamie Carragher has spoken about the awardsCredit: Abigail ShiiShe played an important role in the founding of the Rochdale Girls Development Centre two years ago.The Chelsea star has also funded kits and equipment for a female talent programme that supported 35 girls.She won a BWSL title in 2016 as well as three Women’s FA Cups, and lifted the Continental League Cup four times at Manchester City.The midfielder joined Barcelona in 2022 before returning to England in January by signing for the Blues.Stanway, 26, has enjoyed success on the pitch with spells at Manchester City and Bayern Munich.She has also scored a vital goal in the Lionesses’ run to winning the Uefa Women’s Euros 2022. More

TYRESE CAMPBELL grew up idolising his legendary football dad Kevin Campbell.And now he wants to follow his father into the Premier League by winning promotion with Sheffield United.Tyrese Campbell wants to follow in his fathers footstepsCredit: GettyDad, Kevin Campbell, tragically died last June after illness and complication following a heart and kidney failureCredit: PATyrese told SunSport he is working hard ‘to be the player he knows I can be’Credit: suppliedTyrese wants to win promotion to the Premier League with Sheffield United like his dad did with Nottingham ForestCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdFormer Arsenal, Everton, West Brom and Cardiff star Kevin Campbell tragically died last June aged 54 after illness and complications following a heart and kidney failure.And although the loss of his role-model was difficult Campbell has thrown himself at the very thing his dad gave him… football.The striker has been in good form for the Blades — scoring 10 and adding an assist in his 19 starts since signing in the summer from Stoke. His brilliant form in March in particular — scoring four goals in five games — won him the SkyBet Championship player of the month award.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe told SunSport: “My brothers and I are very much his sons. We’re strong minded and strong willed.“For me I had a day away from football when my dad passed and it was back to work. I didn’t have a club at the time and was training with a personal trainer and a few other lads.“As sad as it was, life does go on and he’d have liked me to do that. He wanted me to go on, work hard and play football and be the player he knows I can be.“For me football helped me take my mind off stuff and softened the blow. I had a great support network around me and I have to give them a lot of credit.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKCampbell was born in 1999 so caught the tail-end of his dad’s glittering career with his earliest memories watching him turn out for Everton at Goodison Park.Kevin Campbell had all his major success with Arsenal before Tyrese was born — winning the title in 1991, the FA Cup and League Cup in 1993 and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1994.Ian Wright fights back tears as Arsenal legend reveals tragic death of brother days after Kevin Campbell’s passingIn total he played 213 games for the Gunners, scoring 59 goals. He won promotion with Nottingham Forest to the Prem in 1998 and, after a short spell playing in Turkey for Trabzonspor, went on to play 160 times for Everton, scoring 48 goals. He then had two seasons with West Brom in the Prem before winding down his career in the Championship with Cardiff.Campbell said: “As soon as I could walk, I was kicking a ball. From then on there was no doubt in my mind I was going to be a footballer. It was when not if.“I never even contemplated doing anything else. When you grow up and see your dad play football that is all you want to do. You want to be like your dad, don’t you?“He was the reason I picked football. I’m grateful for that because I’m certain I’d not be able to do anything else!“My earlier memories were at Goodison, watching him from the box, although I’d mainly be playing football in the corridor!“I’ve some good memories of him playing for Everton and going into the changing room afterwards, going on the pitch with him. There are memories I’ll cherish forever.”Campbell says his dad’s biggest asset was his personality — his ability to make people happy and to engage.The Sheffield United ace even laughed that his own loudness as a person comes from his father.He said: “Dad’s personality was just great. He as loud and bubbly. If you were in a room with him, everyone was included.Tyrese recalled memories of when his dad was at EvertonCredit: suppliedTyrese said he chose to be a footballer because of his dadCredit: suppliedCampbell won four trophies with ArsenalCredit: Getty”Whether you were a little shy or nervous he was always getting everyone up and dancing. He got the party going. You couldn’t miss him. You’d always see or hear him. I’ve taken that trait from him!”Although Campbell has dedicated himself to football these past 10 months, the one thing he misses is not having his dad around to talk to.And during the Blades’ recent three-game losing run which has seen the team slip outside the two automatic promotion spots his dad would have been giving his son the pearls of wisdom he garnered during his great career.Campbell said: “When times were tough in football he was normally the first person I’d speak to. He’d give me the harsh truth and tell me if he thought I was good enough. He’d tell me how it was.“Sometimes I didn’t like what he was saying but then you’d think, ‘Oh actually he was probably right.’“So the two things I miss most is his advice and him.”The Blades travel to Turf Moor today to take on Burnley in a huge win-or-bust game in the race for the two automatic spots. Chris Wilder’s men sit five points behind the Clarets and Leeds with three games left.United lost three games on the spin — their first real dip in form all season — before bouncing back to beat Cardiff 2-0 on Good Friday.And Campbell said: “We cannot be too disheartened. We’ve had a great season and everything is still to play for.“As a kid I wanted the Premier League, watched my dad play at that level and I’ve come off the bench four times for Stoke seven years ago before they got relegated.Read More on The Sun“It’s always been my goal to be an established Premier League player. I want to get there with Stoke.“And I will see my dad again one day — and I just want to make him proud of me.”Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

VICTOR LINDELOF had to leave midway through Manchester United’s best game of the season – after his son was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury.The Swedish defender had been due to come on as an interval sub during the Red Devils’ Europa League clash with Lyon last Thursday.Victor Lindelof had to leave Man Utd’s clash with Lyon at half-time due to an injury to his sonCredit: GettyThe news was revealed by Maja Lindelof on social mediaHowever he was instead withdrawn, with Luke Shaw taking the 30-year-old’s place.United finally won the quarter-final 7-6 on aggregate after a miracle comeback in extra time, with Harry Maguire scoring a 121st-minute decider.Afterwards boss Ruben Amorim said Lindelof and fellow defender Noussair Mazraoui had pulled out of the tie for personal reasons.The Swede’s wife Maja has now revealed he had to race to his son Francis’ hospital bedside after the three-year-old suffered a grisly domestic accident.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMaja wrote: “An hour before the [Lyon] game started, our babysitter called and said they were in an ambulance on the way to hospital.”My youngest son Francis had split his entire head open.  He had been chasing his big brother Ted Louie at home, and fallen into our glass staircase.”His forehead was in two parts.  He was in hospital both Thursday and Friday.”He had to have plastic surgery to put his forehead back together.  He was put under anaesthetic.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford”It is the first time I have experienced something like this happening with one of my children.”It was incredibly unpleasant, and not something I want to experience again.”The operation went well, and Francis is back on track.  He is a Viking, and back to normal.”Everyone was so worried, but he continues his life as if nothing has happened.”The doctors say he will have a big scar on his forehead.  But never mind – I’m just happy that it went so well.”Lindelof returned to the United side on Sunday as captain against Wolves.He was taken off straight after Pablo Sarabia’s goal as the visitors won 1-0 at Old Trafford. More

MANCHESTER UNITED could make a £38million swoop for the player dubbed “the Argentine Phil Foden”.River Plate teenager Franco Mastantuono is being closely monitored by the Old Trafford side as they look for a summer re-boot.Franco Mastantuono of River Plate is being targeted in a £38million swoop by Man UtdCredit: RexHe has been dubbed the ‘Argentine Phil Foden’Credit: GettyBut United may have to get in quick as Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan are also on the trail of the 17-year-old starlet.Mastantuono, the latest off the astonishing River Plate production line, became the youngest scorer in the club’s history when he netted in an Argentine Cup win over Excursionistas in February 2024 at just 16 years and five months, beating the record held by Javier Saviola.He has added five more goals since, capped by a stunning individual strike in last week’s win over Gimnasia as he picked the ball up on the right and exploded inside, leaving three defenders for dead before finding the bottom corner with his favoured left foot.That style of play, starting on the right, has seen the comparisons to Foden.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLike the Manchester City ace, he can play in a variety of rules across the middle of the park but prefers to switch inside onto his stronger foot.And United are understood to be considering meeting the £38m release clause in his contract to land a player who is set to have a global stage this summer when he features for the Buenos Aires outfit in Fifa’s new expanded Club World Cup.Mastantuono aims to make the same impact as previous River Plate academy graduates Ariel Ortega, Radamel Falcao, Julian Alvarez and Enzo Fernandes.A stunning 51 academy players have progressed to the top tier over the past two decades, with River now viewed as the seeding ground of Argentina’s return to global supremacy.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKMastantuono, who has already featured for the under-17 and under-21 sides, is expected to make his full debut next term and be in Lionel Scaloni’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.And while River want to hold on to their latest prized asset, a serious bid by United would almost certainly see a deal being done.Man Utd fans celebrate outside Old Trafford after leaving Lyon game early Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

FORMER Chelsea star David Luiz looks unrecognisable after getting rid of his iconic hair.The defender had two spells at Stamford Bridge and now plays for Fortaleza in his native Brazil.David Luiz looks unrecognisable after cutting his famous locksDavid Luiz signed for Brazilian side Fortaleza in JanuaryCredit: EPADavid Luiz used to boast flowing curly locksCredit: Getty Images – GettyHe has since trimmed his classic curly-hair look which drew comparisons to Simpsons character Sideshow Bob in the past.So fans have been left stunned after a photo of Luiz from a recent match against Palmeiras went viral.The centre-back looked unrecognisable with his short, unkept hair, which some fans scarcely believe is real.One reacted saying: “Man is getting old.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “Is this real??”A third wrote: “David Luiz lost the battle.”And another commented: “End of an era.”Luiz, 37, previously joked he would only cut his hair when he wanted to become a manager.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAsked what style changes he would make if he became a coach, the ex-Brazil said: “I’d put a suit on and cut my hair.”I can’t be a coach with this hair, nobody’s going to respect me!”Enzo Maresca is concerned with Chelsea’s missed ‘easy chances’ after limping into the Conference League semi-final More

FOOTBALL star Mick McGrath has passed away aged 89.The defender was one of the last remaining survivors of Blackburn Rovers’ 1960 FA Cup final side.Football star Mick McGrath has passed away aged 89Credit: FacebookThe stalwart made more than 300 appearances for Blackburn RoversCredit: GettyMcGrath later made the East Lancs town his homeCredit: GettyThe Irishman also featured in the 1957/58 Division Two promotion-winning team.McGrath arrived from the Home Farm club in Dublin.The stalwart made more than 300 appearances for the club and secured 22 caps for the Republic of Ireland.He told the Telegraph: “Coming from Ireland as a young lad playing for someone like Blackburn Rovers was a great thing in itself and to get in the first team, well it was a feeling hard to describe.”He played 50 times for Bradford after leaving Rovers at the end of the 1965-66 season.The footballer finished his career as player-manager at Bangor City.McGrath later made the East Lancs town his home.He worked for Thwaites Brewery for over 20 years before retiring.Most read in FootballA Rovers spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player Mick McGrath, at the age of 89.”Everyone at Blackburn Rovers offers our thoughts and sincere condolences to Mick’s family and friends at this sad time.” More

ALL football matches in Italy have been postponed after the passing of Pope Francis.A Serie A statement confirmed the top flight would postpone all games on Easter Monday.The Serie A has postponed all games after the death of Pope FrancisCredit: APAs confirmed by the Vatican on Monday morning, the late Pope passed away at the age of 88.Four top flight games in Italy were scheduled to commence today, starting with Torino v Udinese at 11:30 UK time.A league statement released shortly after the announcement said: “Following the passing of His Holiness, Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie A can confirm that today’s league games in Serie A and Primavera 1 have been postponed. “The date of the rearranged fixtures will be announced in due course.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe other top flight games affected by the decision today were Cagliari v Fiorentina, Genoa v Lazio and Parma v Juventus.There were also three games in the Primavera 1 – Italy’s development league – which were also hit by the postponements.It is currently unclear when the games will be rearranged.The late Pope had suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed when he was younger.Most read in FootballHe was admitted to hospital on February 14 for a respiratory issue that developed into double pneumonia.His Holiness had been in hospital for 38 days. The day before his death, he had emerged on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St Peter’s Square in a Popemobile tour.The Vatican statement on Pope Francis’ death said: “At 7:35 this morning (local time), the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. “His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.” More