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    Declan Rice and girlfriend Lauren Fryer make rare public appearance after cruel trolls forced her off social media

    DECLAN RICE’S girlfriend Lauren Fryer made a rare public appearance at Jarrod Bowen’s wedding.The Arsenal midfielder attended his old team-mate’s ceremony as the West Ham captain tied the knot with reality star Dani Dyer.Declan Rice’s girlfriend appeared to be in the background applauding the happy coupleCredit: InstagramDani Dyer and Jarrod Bowen tied the knot in a lavish ceremonyCredit: Dani DyerLauren and Declan Rice are childhood sweetheartsCredit: Instagram @laurenfryer_Bowen looked dapper in a suit as his bride stunned in a glamorous white dress at the couple’s star-studded ceremony in Buckinghamshire.As the newlyweds walked off after saying their vows, a picture was taken of a smiling Dani holding a bouquet of flowers.And eagle-eyed fans spotted Rice applauding in the background.According to the Daily Mail, his rarely-seen girlfriend Lauren was stood in front of him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey are childhood sweethearts and have a young son named Jude.But unlike Dani, who partied with actor dad Danny on her big day, Lauren chooses to stay out of the spotlight.She suffered cruel online abuse last year and it led to her wiping her social media clean.It is not just Bowen and Rice who are close pals, as their Wags also struck up a close bond after spending last summer’s Euros with England together.Most read in FootballDani has spoken out to defend her, exclusively telling The Sun last year: “It was so hard, the trolling, as she doesn’t put herself out there.“I think it’s harder when you are not in [the celebrity world] and you are being personally attacked. I found that hard. Roy Keane responds to Jill Scott joke about Declan Rice on Stick To Football“She is a really good mum, who keeps to herself. No one deserves to be criticised like that. It was so cruel.“She got a lot of support from all of us, which she definitely needed.”Dani and dad Danny on her big dayCredit: Instagram
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    ‘What do you want me to say?’ – Lewis Hamilton looks close to tears in live TV interview after ‘terrible’ race

    LEWIS HAMILTON looked as though he might burst into tears as he gave blunt answers in his post-race interview in Barcelona.The seven-time world champion tugged on heartstrings as he blamed himself for a “terrible” performance at the Spanish Grand Prix.Lewis Hamilton was damming in his post-race interview after the Spanish GPHamilton finished the race outside the podium in P6Credit: AlamyThe seven-time world champion has endured a bedding in period at the Italian team in his debut seasonCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThings were looking up for Hamilton after qualifying on Saturday, where he secured fifth – his joint best result.But soon into the race his teammate Charles Leclerc was snapping at his heels and he was told to give his place up to the Monegasque driver after just nine laps.It was a suckerpunch moment for the Brit who finished in sixth after Max Verstappen’s 10-second time penalty.He had been overtaken by his old Mercedes teammate George Russell and, to rub more salt in the wounds, Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg.READ MORE IN F1He said after the race: “Well what do you want me to say? I’ve had a really bad day and have nothing to say. It was a difficult day,“There’s nothing else to add to it. It was terrible. There’s no point explaining it. It’s not your fault. I just don’t know what to say.”When told whether the team can find some answers, he added: “I’m sure they won’t – it was probably just me.”Hamilton’s former teammate Nico Rosberg said: “it’s hard to watch” the Ferrari driver struggle.Most read in MotorsportHe added: “Sunday was a horrible day for him because he was just slow out there, which is very unusual,”Yes, sometimes he’s off in qualifying but in races he’s usually really awesome and the race was shockingly bad.”He doesn’t have answers either. Was there damage on the floor? These floors are so sensitive and there can always be a bit there and you lose a lot of time.”When you don’t have any answers, it’s really tough as a driver then you see your team-mate race on their way to third place on the podium. In light of the whole season he’s had so far, it’s a very dark situation.” More

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    Club World Cup 2025: Fixtures, groups and FREE live stream info for new-look tournament featuring Chelsea and Man City

    THE Club World Cup will get underway in the United States NEXT WEEK.Some of the sport’s biggest names are set to feature, with the likes of Lionel Messi, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe all due to be involved with their respective clubs.The new-look Club World Cup will feature some of the biggest stars in world footballCredit: AFPChelsea and Manchester City are the only English teams competing in the blockbuster new-look 32-team tournament.Trent Alexander-Arnold will make his Real Madrid debut during the competition after Los Blancos paid Liverpool a £10million fee to complete his switch from Merseyside to Spain early.The Club World Cup promises to be a thriller and not one you will want to miss.SunSport brings you all the details you need on the blockbuster summer tournament.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhen is the Club World Cup 2025?The Club World Cup 2025 will begin on Sunday, June 15, in the UK and Saturday, June 14, in the US.The tournament will run until Sunday, July 13.It is being held across 12 different cities and stadiums in the United States.The whole tournament will be broadcast by DAZN in the UK and US.Matches can be watched on DAZN TV or via the website/app.In the UK, Channel 5 will also air select games on terrestrial TV.Club World Cup 2025 prize moneyOne of the main reasons why so many giant clubs are taking part in the Club World Cup is due to the mammoth prize pot.The winning side will earn up to $125million/£97m, which is close to what the Premier League (£176m) and Champions League (£135m) payout to their winners.Prize money of a colossal £774m ($1bn) will be shared between the 32 clubs, with a £406m ($525m) participation fee shared based on sporting and commercial criteria, and £368m ($475m) shared based on sporting performance.Most read in FootballFifa is not keeping any revenue made from the huge tournament and it expects to share another £200m ($250m) with clubs as solidarity payments.Club World Cup 2025 prize money breakdownHere is a full breakdown of what each club could earn from every round:*Note: prize money accumulates as a club progressesGroup stage (three matches) $2m/£1.4m win or $1m/£746k drawRound of 16 + $7.5m/£5.5mQuarter-final + $13.125m/£9.7mSemi-final + $21.0m/£15.6mFinalist + $30m/£22.3mWinner + $40m/£29.8mClub World Cup 2025 groupsGroup A: Palmeiras (Brz), Porto (Por), Al Ahly (Egy), Inter Miami (USA)Group B: Paris Saint-Germain (Fra), Atletico Madrid (Esp), Botafogo (Brz), Seattle Sounders (USA)Group C: Bayern Munich (Ger), Benfica (Por), Boca Juniors (Arg), Auckland City (Nzl)Group D: Flamengo (Brz), Chelsea (Eng), Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Tun), Los Angeles FC (USA)Group E: River Plate (Arg), Inter Milan (Ita), CF Monterrey (Mex), Urawa Red Diamonds (Jpn)Group F: Fluminense (Brz), Borussia Dortmund (Ger), Ulsan HD (Kor), Mamelodi Sundowns (Rsa)Group G: Manchester City (Eng), Juventus (Ita), Wydad AC (Mor), Al Ain (UAE)Group H: Real Madrid (Esp), FC Salzburg (Aut), Al Hilal (Rsa), CF Pachuca (Mex)Club World Cup 2025 fixturesAll times BST/ETSunday, June 15Group A: Al Ahly vs Inter Miami – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 1am/8pm Sat 14thGroup C: Bayern Munich vs Auckland City – TQL Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup B: PSG vs Atletico Madrid – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup A: Palmeiras vs Porto – MetLife Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmMonday, June 16Group B: Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders – Lumen Field, kick off 3am/10pm Sun 15Group D: Chelsea vs Los Angeles FC – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup C: Boca Juniors vs Benfica – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmTuesday, June 17Group D: Flamengo vs Esperance de Tunis – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 2am/9pm Mon 16Group F: Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund – MetLife Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup E: River Plate vs Urawa Red Diamonds – Lumen Field, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup F: Ulsan HD vs Mamelodi Sundowns – Inter&Co Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmWednesday, June 18Group E: Monterrey vs Inter Milan – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Tues 17Group G: Man City vs Wydad AC – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup H: Real Madrid vs Al Hilal – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup H: CF Pachuca vs FC Salzburg – TQL Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmThursday, June 19Group G: Al Ain vs Juventus – Audi Field, kick off 2am/9pm Wed 18Group A: Palmeiras vs Al Ahly – MetLife Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup A: Inter Miami vs Porto – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup B: Seattle Sounders vs Atletico Madrid – Lumen Field, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup B: PSG vs Botafogo – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmFriday, June 20Group C: Benfica vs Auckland City – Inter&Co Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup D: Flamengo vs Chelsea – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 7pm/2pmGroup D:  Los Angeles FC vs Esperance de Tunis – GEODIS Park, kick off 10pm/5pmSaturday June 21Group C: Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Sat 20Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Bosurissa Dortmund – TQL Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup E: Inter Milan vs Urawa Red Diamonds – Lumen Field, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup F: Fluminense vs Ulsan HD – MetLife Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmGroup E: River Plate vs Monterrey – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmSunday, June 22Group G: Juventus vs Wydad AC – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup H: Real Madrid vs CF Pachuca – Bank of America Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup H: FC Salzburg vs Al Hilal – Audi Field, kick off 11pm/6pmMonday, June 23Group G: Man City vs Al Ain – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Sun 22Group B: Seattle Sounders vs PSG – Lumen Field, kick off 5pm/12pmGroup B: Atletico Madrid vs Botafogo – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmTuesday, June 24Group A: Inter Miami vs Palmeiras – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Mon 23Group A: Porto vs Al Ahly – MetLife Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Mon 23Group C: Auckland City vs Boca Juniors – GEODIS Park, kick off 7pm/2pmGroup C: Benfica vs Bayern Munich – Bank of America Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmWednesday, June 25Group D:  Los Angeles FC vs Flamengo – Camping World Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Tues 24Group D: Esperance de Tunis vs Chelsea – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 2am/9pm Tues 24Group F: Borussia Dortmund vs Ulsan HD – TQL Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup F: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Fluminense – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmGroup E: Inter Milan vs River Plate – Lumen Field, kick off 11pm/6pmGroup E: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Monterrey – Rose Bowl Stadium, kick off 11pm/6pmThursday, June 26Group G: Juventus vs Man City – Camping World Stadium, kick off 8pm/5pmGroup G: Wydad AC vs Al Ain – Audi Field, kick off 8pm/5pmGroup H: Al Hilal vs CF Pachuca – GEODIS Park, kick off 1am/8pm Wed 25Friday, June 27Group H: FC Salzburg vs Real Madrid – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 2am/9pm Thur 26Round of 16Saturday, June 28Match 49: Group A winners vs Group B runners-up – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 5pm/12pmMatch 50: Group C winners vs Group D runners-up – Bank of America Stadium, kick off 9pm/4pmSunday, June 29Match 51: Group B winners vs Group A runners-up – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kick off 5pm/12pmMatch 52: Group D winners vs Group C runners-up – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 9pm/4pmMonday, June 30Match 53: Group E winners vs Group F runners-up – Bank of America Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmTuesday, June 31Match 54: Group G winners vs Group H runners-up – Camping World Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Mon 30Tuesday, July 1Match 55: Group H winners vs Group G runners-up – Hard Rock Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmWednesday, July 2Match 56: Group F winners vs Group E runners-up – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, kick off 2am/9pm Tues 1Quarter-finalsFriday, July 4Match 57: Winner match 53 vs Winner match 54 – Camping World Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmSaturday, July 5Match 58: Winner match 49 vs Winner match 50 – Lincoln Financial Field, kick off 2am/9pm Fri 4Match 59: Winner match 51 vs Winner match 52 – Mercedes-Benz, kick off 5pm/12pmMatch 60: Winner match 55 vs Winner match 56 – MetLife Stadium, kick off 9pm/4pmSemi-finalsTuesday, July 8Match 61: Winner match 57 vs Winner match 58 – MetLife Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmWednesday, July 9Match 62: Winner match 59 vs Winner match 60 – MetLife Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmClub World Cup FinalSunday, July 13Match 63: Winner match 61 vs Winner match 62 – MetLife Stadium, kick off 8pm/3pmHow to watch Club World Cup 2025 FREEAll 63 Club World Cup matches will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN this summer.Every game from the huge tournament will be free to watch on the platform across the globe.Read More on The SunYou will need to sign up for DAZN to access the live streams of the matches, but you are not required to purchase a subscription.Channel 5 will broadcast 23 of 63 matches from the Club World Cup on terrestrial TV in the UK. 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    Luis Enrique was rejected by Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea and snubbed three other clubs including SWANSEA

    LUIS ENRIQUE has yet to manage in England – but there’s been no shortage of opportunity.The Spaniard, 55, guided Paris Saint-Germain to a maiden Champions League triumph on Saturday night.Luis Enrique led PSG to a first ever Champions League triumphCredit: GettyThe Spaniard has previously claimed he would like to manage in EnglandCredit: GettyThree big Prem clubs passed up on the chance to hire him in 2023Credit: GettyEnrique’s exciting young side tore Inter Milan to pieces at Munich’s Allianz Arena. The Serie A giants were no match for the French champions, who ran out emphatic 5-0 winners. It was Enrique’s second Champions League winners medal, after guiding Barcelona to the crown a decade ago.And some Prem clubs may be wondering what could have been after passing up on the Spaniard. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLEnrique publicly expressed his desire to work in England in 2023, admitting: “I have a special attraction – I would like to go to England to work.”I follow English football a lot, more than Spanish football. “In the Spanish league, I do follow the biggest teams and little else  – but it’s very difficult for it to happen.”Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham all shortlisted Enrique after he left his role with Spain in 2023.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBut all three decided against hiring the 55-year-old. Tottenham were the most serious contenders, prior to opting for Ange Postecoglou.Mikel Arteta does a Benitez as he rants about xG and tells Luis Enrique ‘look at the stats’ after bold Arsenal claimIt is believed chairman Daniel Levy backed off over a concern that Enrique’s spiky temperament made him too similar to former boss Antonio Conte.Three other clubs in the EFL have also moved for Enrique and offered him a managerial role.Swansea, Leeds and Aston Villa all wanted the former Spain international to join, per the BBC’s Guillem Balague. And even Arsenal were given a tip-off about Enrique – by ex-chief Unai Emery.But the Gunners decided to go another way, with fellow Spaniard Mikel Arteta still in charge at the Emirates. The one that got away By DAVE KIDDTHERE was one pressing question to ask in the wake of the greatest demolition job in the 70-year history of European Cup finals.What of Luis Enrique’s ‘Tottenham dream’?After Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain side handed out a 5-0 hiding to Inter Milan in Munich’s Allianz Arena on Saturday, the Spaniard confirmed himself as one of the great managers of the modern eraIt wasn’t just that Enrique had secured the Champions League with a second club — ten years after he masterminded Barcelona’s victory over Juventus.It was the manner in which he had constructed this young, vibrant, united PSG side in the wake of the French club’s ‘bling, bling’ era of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.Enrique, 55, was strongly linked with vacancies at Spurs, Chelsea and Manchester United in 2023, after leaving his job as Spain’s national team manager.Before Tottenham appointed Ange Postecoglou, Enrique was a serious contender, yet there is a belief that chairman Daniel Levy backed off over a concern that his spiky temperament made him too similar to Antonio Conte.Charismatic, tactically astute and an inspirational man-manager, Enrique speaks good English and is a devotee of Premier League football.Yet it’s fair to say, after his crowning glory in Bavaria, that Enrique will not be turning up on our shores any time soon.Should Spurs ditch Postecoglou this week, Enrique certainly won’t be in the running. After all, he is openly talking of conquering the world with the perennial champions of France.PSG will face Spurs in the European Super Cup in the Italian city of Udine in August — as one of the greatest winners of the Champions League take on possibly the worst winners of the Europa League in what promises to be an epic mismatch.Enrique’s PSG contract runs until 2027, club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi would like to extend it, while this team are young enough and good enough to be a dominant force in European football for years to come.Saturday was an emotionally-charged night for Enrique, whose bond with PSG supporters was strengthened by their unfurling of a vast tifo showing a picture of him and his late daughter Xana, who tragically died from bone cancer aged just nine in 2019.His team’s brilliant performance had been the most complete by any side in a Champions League final since Guardiola’s Barca defeated Manchester United 3-1 in a Wembley masterclass in 2011.PSG were the youngest team in the competition, Simone Inzaghi’s Inter the oldest — and the match turned into the comprehensive street mugging of a frail, elderly victim.That five-goal winning margin eclipsed the 7-3 victory of Ferenc Puskas and Alfredo Di Stefano’s Real Madrid against Eintracht Frankfurt in 1960 — a match played so long ago that Sir Alex Ferguson watched it at Hampden Park as an awestruck teenager.Enrique, known as The Architect in the French capital, has plotted plenty of English doom this year. PSG defeated Manchester City in the group phase, followed by knockout victories over  Liverpool on penalties, Aston Villa and Arsenal.After semi-final success against Mikel Arteta’s  Gunners, Enrique mocked the supposed low standing of France’s domestic league.“The league of farmers, no?” he smiled, “We are the league of farmers.”There has been nothing even faintly agricultural about PSG’s  football and Enrique is determined to stick around to harvest more silverware.While the world’s finest players rarely operate in England at their peak, our top-flight has played host to every other modern managerial great.Three more men have led two different clubs to the Champions League crown in the 21st Century — Carlo Ancelotti, Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola — and all have plied their trade in England, along with other A-listers like Jurgen Klopp and Conte.Instead, Enrique headed to Paris, where, despite billions of Qatari oil money having been lavished on the project, the Champions League remained elusive.Enrique’s re-imagining of PSG as a young side without Galacticos but with plenty of team spirit has turned out a triumph, although another shedload of cash has been spent.This season’s signings of  Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue, Joao Neves and Willian Pacho — all stars of the final — cost the Qataris almost £200million.Doue was the two-goal hero, Enrique substituting him when he looked on course to become the first player in 56 years to score a hat-trick in a European Cup final.And when Kvaratskhelia sprinted back more than half the length of the pitch to win possession, with ten minutes to go, having just fired PSG into a 4-0 lead, Enrique’s PSG makeover felt complete.It is impossible to have imagined Mbappe, Messi or Neymar doing anything similar.And so for Enrique, the idea of managing Spurs — or any other  Premier League club — is just going to have to wait.Enrique has thrived since returning to club management with PSG in 2023. He had previously spent five years as Spain’s national manager. Enrique has won back-to-back Ligue 1 and Coupe de France titles in France.Known as The Architect in the French capital, he has helped bring about plenty of English doom over the course of the last year. PSG defeated Manchester City in the group phase, followed by knockout victories over Liverpool on penalties, Aston Villa and Arsenal.And he is now a hero among PSG supporters after delivering a first Champions League trophy. Fans unveiled a tifo at the Allianz Arena of Enrique’s daughter Xana, who died in 2019 aged nine from bone cancer.Visibly moved, Enrique said: “It’s lovely from the fans, and for my family.Read More on The Sun”But I don’t need to win a Champions League to remember my daughter. “She’s always present, with us. I feel it when we lose, too, it crystallises all the positives we lived.” More

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    Chelsea Champions League winner Salomon Kalou reveals surprising new business after retirement from football

    EX-CHELSEA forward Salomon Kalou, 39, has stunned fans by revealing his new venture – running a chocolate business.The former Ivory Coast international, best known for helping the Blues lift the Champions League in 2012, has traded boots for sweet treats.Salomon Kalou (right) spent seven seasons at ChelseaCredit: GettyHe was part of a Chelsea side that conquered Europe for the first timeCredit: AP:Associated PressThe Ivorian has always had a thing for unusual hairstylesCredit: INSTAGRAMHis brand is called Oume, named after his birthplace in the Ivory Coast with Kalou keen to emphasise the importance of his homeland in the chocolate world.He told The Telegraph in an interview: “My uncle had a cocoa farm, and I grew up around the farm.”We went to school and at the weekend we would be helping him.”Growing up, I don’t remember eating chocolate and didn’t know what it was.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS “It was expensive more of a privilege for people who can afford to buy it.”People don’t know that what they produce on their farms is used for chocolate. “But we (Ivory Coast) contribute a big percentage of the world’s production. We also have great footballers.”The surprise career move has raised a few eyebrows among fans who remember the pacy winger’s dazzling runs down the Stamford Bridge flanks – not cocoa beans and hand-tempered truffles.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKKalou, who also enjoyed spells at Lille, Hertha Berlin and Botafogo, says he hopes to one day see his chocolate in some of the UK’s most prestigious shops.From embarrassing Chelsea pal to interview with dad – Five times Cole Palmer stole show AFTER Conference League finalsHe added: “One day I’d like to see Oume in Waitrose, Selfridges, or Harrods. That would be a proud moment.”It is a tough market with the price of cocoa increasing due to extreme weather and under-investment.”The Ivorian started and won the Champions League final with Chelsea in 2012, making a total of 254 appearances for the Blues. More

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    Marcus Rashford spotted with mystery woman as Man Utd star enjoys well-earned holiday in St Tropez

    MARCUS RASHFORD has been spotted soaking up the sun as he ponders a potentially career-defining summer.The out-of-favour Manchester United forward hit the beach with a mystery blonde in St Tropez over the weekend.Marcus Rashford was spotted with a mystery blonde on a trip to the French RivieraCredit: BackGridThe Man Utd forward joined friends in St Tropez over the weekendCredit: BackGridThe party headed out into the bay for a relaxing boat rideCredit: BackGridRashford rocked a striking Louis Vuitton outfitCredit: BackGridThe 27-year-old hit the high seas on a jet skiCredit: BackGridRashford, 27, joined a group of pals for a hard-earned post-season break. The England forward looked relaxed as the mercury climbed above 30C on the French Riviera. Rashford turned heads with a striking Louis Vuitton outfit as the friends relaxed on a luxury boat.The 27-year-old has been single since breaking up with Love Islander Grace Jackson just before Christmas. READ MORE ON MAN UTDRashford later hit the waves on a jet ski, fresh from recapturing his appetite for football after a nightmare slump at Old Trafford.The Red Devils academy graduate was sent out on loan to Aston Villa by Ruben Amorim in January. His relationship with Amorim broke down after Rashford admitted he wanted a “new challenge” away from the North West.Rashford proved a big hit after his move down the M6, scoring four goals in 17 games before a hamstring injury cut his season short.Most read in FootballBut the striker’s future remains uncertain heading into the off-season.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSunSport revealed last month that Rashford is desperate to play Champions League football next term.Neither United or Villa are able to offer that.Aston Villa star Marcus Rashford hits the race track as he works out on holiday in St Tropez But he looks to be keeping in tip-top shape, even during his sun-drenched holiday.Rashford enjoyed a topless workout session at an athletics track in France over the weekend.The forward looked lean and fast as he went through some sprints, captioning a video on Instagram: “The work don’t stop! Let’s go.”Rashford could yet hold out for a dream move to Barcelona.He first spoke with the Catalan giants in January after expressing a desire for a “new challenge”. His wages proved a stumbling block in getting a loan deal across the line.But Rashford’s representatives have since met with the LaLiga champions over a permanent deal. A return to Villa also seems off the cards after they slipped into the Europa League spots on the final day of the season.Rashford and his pals enjoyed enjoyed the French RivieraCredit: BackGridRashford’s destination for next season is yet to be confirmedCredit: BackGridUnai Emery’s side had the option to buy Rashford for £40m after his loan.Writing on Instagram, Rashford said: “It is a special club and I appreciated the way Villa fans embraced me with open arms.”It is a huge disappointment not to have made the Champions League which everyone worked so hard all season for but I know this club and team will come back stronger.”Read More on The SunAmorim appears to have already brought in Rashford’s replacement, with Matheus Cunha arriving in a £62.5m deal on Sunday.Cunha has reportedly taken Rashford’s No10 shirt at the Theatre of Dreams.Rashford has been staying in shape while on holidayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/marcusrashford/?hl=en More

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    Chelsea begin huge transfer firesale with FOURTEEN players up for sale including Madueke, Nkunku and forgotten £45m flop

    CHELSEA are preparing for a huge summer of sales with up to FOURTEEN players facing the axe. The Blues finished in the top four – to qualify for the Champions League – while topping off the campaign by lifting the Conference League trophy. Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix look set to leave Chelsea for goodCredit: GettyDespite the ultimately successful campaign, Enzo Maresca is braced to start next season with a new-look squad of fresh faces.Liam Delap is set to sign for £30million from Ipswich while wingers Jamie Gittens and Alejandro Garnacho are linked with a move to West London. But according to The Guardian, Chelsea are also looking to offload a hoard of unwanted stars in their squad.With a winger likely to arrive this summer, Noni Madueke – who scored 11 last season – is said to be on the market.READ MORE ON CHELSEAChristopher Nkunku and Joao Felix – who spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan – are other attackers up for sale.Nkunku arrived from RB Leipzig in 2023 for £52.7million in 2023 and scored 14 goals last season – but only three in the league. He had underwhelming stints up front while also failing to find form out wide or in an attacking midfield role. Bayern Munich inquired about the Frenchman in January while Manchester United have also been linked in the past. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFelix first joined Chelsea in 2023 on loan before later joining Barcelona only to move back to the Blues in a permanent £45m deal. But by February, he had fallen out of favour with Maresca and joined AC Milan on loan managing just three goals in 21 games. Chelsea finally discover Club World Cup opponents as former star, 38, assists dramatic winner to set up reunionA move back to Benfica – where Felix first made his name – or Flamengo in Brazil are potential options for the forward. Goalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic could also be sold if the right bid comes in.Petrovic signed in 2023 but spent last season on loan at Strasbourg while Sanchez has spent two seasons at Chelsea after joining from Brighton for £30m. Maresca has continued to back Sanchez despite shaky form – but recent reports say the Spaniard’s future is up in the air. Renato Veiga, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi are all due back from their respective loans but remain out of favour in defence.Meanwhile Wesley Fofana – signed for £70m from Leicester in 2022 – is also said to be at risk amid his injury struggles. Trevoh Chalobah was loaned out to Crystal Palace last summer after Chelsea failed to move him on permanently. Chalobah was later recalled in January and despite finishing the season in fine form, he could still be at risk of leaving.Noni Madueke and Trevoh Chalobah, pictured with Jadon Sancho, could be sold by ChelseaCredit: GettyGoalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic could also be soldCredit: GettyKiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Carney Chukwuemeka and Lesley Ugochukwu are midfielders with uncertain futures.Dewsbury-Hall arrived from Leicester for £30m last summer but has been reduced to mainly cup action in his debut season at Stamford Bridge.Chukwuemeka ended the campaign on loan at Borussia Dortmund while Ugochukwu is due to return after Southampton’s relegation. Read More on The SunAnd Raheem Sterling – who has two years left on his £325,000-a-week contract – has no future at Chelsea after a disappointing Arsenal loan spell.Sterling was frozen out by Maresca at the start of the season and scored just once for the Gunners – in the League Cup. Renato Veiga and Ben Chilwell look set to be soldCredit: GettyAxel Disasi was loaned out to Aston VillaCredit: RexWesley Fofana has struggled with injury issuesCredit: GettyKiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s Chelsea future is at riskCredit: RexCarney Chukwuemeka was loaned out to Borussia DortmundCredit: Shutterstock EditorialLesley Ugochukwu and Raheem Sterling both ended their seasons on loanCredit: PA More

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    Ten Hag ‘interested in TWO Liverpool stars’ and could ask for one to be included in British record Wirtz transfer deal

    LIVERPOOL’S blockbuster pursuit of Florian Wirtz continues to move at a pace – and could see two Reds stars heading to Germany.The Reds are on the verge of shattering the £115million British transfer record that Chelsea paid for Moises Caicedo for the Bayer Leverkusen star.Florian Wirtz has stated his intention to join LiverpoolErik ten Hag has had a busy start to his Leverkusen tenureCredit: GettyJarell Quansah and Harvey Elliott are the two players targeted in a potential swap dealLeverkusen, who last week appointed Erik ten Hag to succeed Xabi Alonso, want £126million for the versatile attacker but it is believed that a compromise can be reached.Negotiations with Leverkusen have seen a bid of £109million tabled but the German giants are looking at adding a few players in for a swap deal. Jarell Quansah and Harvey Elliott could be suggested as makeweights, according to Mail Sport.Although both players are highly regarded at Liverpool, they struggled for game time this season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLElliott only started two league games and Quansah only made four Premier League starts.Both players are expected to attract a lot of interest this summer.Elliott is similar to Wirtz and can operate across the frontline, while Quansah could replace Jonathan Tah, who joined Bayern Munich on a free.Wirtz, 22, has expressed his desire to move to Anfield and Reds sporting director Richard Hughes has offered a deal that includes readily attainable performance-related add-ons.Most read in FootballUnder Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool have never gone above the £100million mark.Darwin Nunez’s £85million move from Benfica in 2022 represents their most expensive buy.Frimpong jets into UK with Leverkusen star to complete £30m Liverpool moveLiverpool are also looking to beef up their full-back department with the arrival of Wirtz’s teammate Jeremie Frimpong. Bouremouth left-back Milos Kerkez has also been heavily linked in recent weeks.Ten Hag meanwhile is close to completing his first signing with a raid on another former Prem rival. More