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    What happened to West Ham star Michail Antonio?

    THERE are fears that West Ham striker Michail Antonio may never return to the pitch again after his horror accident on Saturday afternoon.Since signing from Nottingham Forest in 2015, Antonio has established himself as West Ham’s all-time Premier League leading goal scorer with 68 goals.Michail Antonio’s footballing career is in jeopardyCredit: GettyThe Jamaican forward also played a key role in West Ham’s 2023 Europa Conference League triumph – the Hammers’ first major trophy in 43 years.But it has now been revealed that Antonio’s return to action is in jeopardy following the news that broke last weekend.And SunSport can explain exactly what has happened to the versatile footballerWhat happened to Michail Antonio?Michail Antonio “shattered” his legs after being involved in a horror car crash.Read more on Mihcail AntonioShocking images showed the West Ham striker had smashed his £260,000 Ferrari FF into trees.COLLECT PIC OF WEST HAM FOOTBALLER MICHAIL ANTONIO TRAPPED IN HIS FERRARI SPORTS CAR FOLLOWING A CRASH IN EPPING FOREST,ESSEX TODAY-07/12/24Credit: Steve BellAnd it was reported that Antonio was trapped for 45 minutes before being cut free by a fire crew.Antonio was then airlifted to a London hospital were he underwent surgery on his lower limbs.It is now understood the dad-of-four’s best-case scenario will be a one-year recovery time.Most read in FootballWhat has been said?West Ham put out a statement confirming that Michail Antonio has undergone surgery.The statement read: “West Ham United can confirm Michail Antonio has undergone surgery on a lower limb fracture following a road traffic accident on Saturday afternoon.”Michail will continue to be monitored in hospital over the coming days.”Everyone at the Club wishes Michail a speedy recovery and expresses its sincere gratitude to the football family at large for the overwhelming support shown since yesterday’s news.”A heartfelt thank you to the emergency services and first responders who attended to Michail in the immediate aftermath of the incident, and the medical team who continue to aid him in his recovery.”The Club will provide further updates when appropriate.”Ahead of West Ham’s Premier League match with Wolves on Monday, December 9, Hammers players warmed-up in special ‘Antonio 9’ shirts as well as walking out in top adorning the striker’s name.West Ham players showed their support to Michail Antonio during the warm-up before their Premier League clash with WolvesCredit: PAMichail Antonio’s first words since the crashThe Premier League star asked a witness who rushed to his help three worrying questions after the crash.He was disorientated. He said, ‘Where am I? What’s going on? What car am I in?’Samuel WoodsSamuel, a carer from Regent’s Park, told The Sun: “I said to him ‘hello’ to see if anyone was alive.“I heard sirens and told him that help was on its way.“He was so disorientated. He said, ‘Where am I? What’s going on? What car am I in?’“The paramedics got there really fast. I couldn’t believe what happened. The car smelt of petrol.”READ MORE SUN STORIESSamuel, who does not follow football and did not recognise the star, went on: “I looked at him and thought, ‘He’s in big trouble’.“I just said, ‘You’ve had an ­accident’. He didn’t reply. He was looking around trying to make sense of what I just said. He was sitting in the passenger side.” More

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    Graham Potter open to return to management for first time since Chelsea sacking but role could be temporary

    GRAHAM POTTER is willing to take the West Ham job until the end of the season, according to reports.Julen Lopetegui could well be sacked after just seven months in charge if they lose at home to Wolves tonight.Graham Potter is reportedly willing to take the West Ham job on a temporary basisAnd the Hammers are considering making a short-term appointment to steer them away from any threat of relegation.The former Chelsea boss previously admitted that he’s “looking at things” as speculation linking him with West Ham intensifies.But SunSport exclusively revealed that Potter was in line for a shock call from RB Leipzig if Marco Rose doesn’t turn things around.He could be up against former Manchester United Erik ten Hag, who has also been heavily linked with the Bundesliga club.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut Leipzig must act fast as Potter could temporarily take over at West Ham, according to talkSPORT.Top target Max Allegri, who left Juventus amid disagreements in May, has also held talks with the London Stadium hierarchy.However the six-time Serie A champ is reluctant to take a job in the Premier League mid-season and would only take it next summer.Former Brighton manager Potter has been out of work since being axed by Chelsea in April last year.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe managed 31 Blues games, losing 11 – leaving Chelsea in 11th place in the Prem.West Ham face Wolves in a crunch clash at the London Stadium with both Lopetegui and Gary O’Neil facing the axe.Premier League club to make history by wearing AI-generated kit designed by fans So much so the game has been dubbed “El Sackico”.Both managers were targeted with chants of “you’ll be sacked in the morning” from their own fans last week as Wolves lost 4-0 at Everton and Leicester beat West Ham 3-1.O’Neil’s side sit second from bottom, four points from safety.The Hammers, meanwhile, are 14th, six points from the relegation zone.West Ham have won just once in their last five Prem fixtures – a 2-0 win at Newcastle.The board reportedly held talks over Lopetegui’s future last Wednesday, and he likely has one more game to save himself.Ironically, Lopetegui left Wolves on the eve of last season after being frustrated at not being able to sign anybody.Gary O’Neil faces the sack, with Wolves 19th in the PremJulen Lopetegui must get a result against WolvesNext West Ham manager oddsOdds via talkSPORT BETGraham Potter 4/5Kasper Hjulmand 7/2Edin Terzic 5/1Sergio Conceicao 6/1Michael Carrick 16/1Roger Schmidt 20/1Jose Mourinho 25/1 More

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    Premier League announce 16 fixture changes including Man Utd matches with crunch clash yet to be given kick-off time

    THE PREMIER LEAGUE have announced changes to 16 fixtures in the new year.The clash between Liverpool and Manchester City has been moved to Sunday February 23, with the kick-off time to be decided.The Premier League has moved 16 fixtures in FebruaryCity’s huge trip to Arsenal has also been switched from a Saturday to Sunday 2 at 4:30pm.Arsenal are involved in two changes with their visit to Leicester now the early kick-off on February 15 – however this could change again if the Gunners are still in the Champions League at that stage.Many of the changes are only kick-off times, including Manchester United’s trip to Everton on Saturday 22, which is now a 12:30pm start time.Two of United’s have been moved to Sunday’s – at home to Crystal Palace on February 2 and a trip to Tottenham on February 16.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe home match has been moved due to United’s participation in the Europa League, and if the Red Devils progress their clash with Everton will also be moved, likely to a Sunday.The remaining fixtures have been changed for TV, with Sky Sports and TNT Sports sharing the games.The early kick-offs in February will be Nottingham Forest vs Brighton, Leicester vs Arsenal and Everton vs Man Utd.And the Saturday evening games, kicking off at 5:30pm, include Wolves vs Aston Villa, Crystal Palace vs Everton and Aston Villa vs Chelsea.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPrem fixture changes – FebruaryNottingham Forest vs Brighton – Saturday 1 – 12:30pmWolves vs Aston Villa – Saturday 1 – 5:30pmBrentford vs Tottenham – Sunday 2 – 2:00pmMan Utd vs Crystal Palace – Sunday 2 – 2:00pmArsenal vs Man City – Sunday 2 – 4:30pmChelsea vs West Ham – Monday 3 – 8:00pmBrighton vs Chelsea – Friday 14 – 8:00pmLeicester vs Arsenal – Saturday 15 – 12:30pmCrystal Palace vs Everton – Saturday 15 – 5:30pmLiverpool vs Wolves – Sunday 16 – 2:00pmTottenham vs Man Utd – Sunday 16 – 4:30pmLeicester vs Brentford – Friday 21 – 8:00pmEverton vs Man Utd – Saturday 22 – 12:30pmAston Villa vs Chelsea – Saturday 22 – 5:30pmNewcastle vs Nottingham Forest – Saturday 22 – TBCMan City vs Liverpool – Sunday 23 – TBCThere will also be a Friday fixture as Brentford travel to Leicester on February 21.Meanwhile West Ham host Chelsea in the only Monday Night Football clash of the month.’I nearly fainted!’ – Sir Alex Ferguson reveals the £630,000 signing that ‘took my breath away’SunSport understands the two matches with kick-off times still to be decided, Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest and Manchester City vs Liverpool, are awaiting confirmation from police. More

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    Work on £610million stadium for Man City’s sister club officially begins as football chief hails ‘historic moment’

    NEW YORK CITY have begun construction for their new stadium in Queens.The sister club of Manchester City have played at the Yankee Stadium in the Bronx since 2015.New York City FC are set to move into a 25,000 seat stadiumCredit: New York City FCBut they are now set to move into a football specific stadium for the first time since the club’s inception in 2013.Construction has begun on the 25,000 capacity arena, which is expected to cost £610million.It will be part of a redevelopment at Willets Point that is expected to bring 15,000 jobs, 2,500 units of affordable housing and over 40,000 square feet of new public space.It will be the first fully electric stadium in the USA and is expected to be ready by 2027.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNYCFC have partnered with Etihad Airways for the naming rights, with the new ground to be called Etihad Park.MLS commissioner Don Garber said of the project: “This is a historic moment for New York City FC, Major League Soccer, and everyone who has believed in the promise of soccer in America.”We’ve always known that a world-class soccer stadium belongs in New York City.”While New York Mayor Eric Adams said: “We are breaking ground on Etihad Park — our city’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium — for NYCFC to call home and finally deliver New Yorkers the soccer stadium they deserve.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”This stadium is part of our Willets Point Transformation, building a neighbourhood with more housing, public space, and a new school out of the Valley of Ashes.”The new stadium will contain a club store, a special “cube” entrance in the main stand and a “supporters porch” where fans can mingle while grabbing a bite to eat and something to drink.’I won fair and clean,’ says Jose Mourinho as he hits back after Pep Guardiola dig More

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    Dortmund vs Barcelona: Get up to £40 in free bets to spend on football with talkSPORT BET

    ANOTHER huge week of Champions League football is upon us and Germany hosts a stellar contest between Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim up to £40 in free bets when they register an account and stake at least £20 on Wednesday’s showdown.Dortmund vs Barcelona: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim talkSPORT BET offertalkSPORT BETVisit the talkSPORT website HERE*Create an account and Opt In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabMake a depositPlace your first bet up to £40, minimum £20, on any football market, at odds of Evens or greaterYou must do this within 7 days of registrationOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first betFor example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free betsIf you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free betstalkSPORT BET: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim Here*Dortmund vs Barcelona: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*What’s the offer?Brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a welcome bonus of up to £40 when they register an account.How to claim?Simply visit the talkSPORT BET website on your mobile device and create an account. Opt in to this promotion via the OFFERS tab and then make a deposit via debit card or Apple Pay.Stake £20 or more on any football market at odds of at least Evens. Remember, you must do this within 7 days of opening your account.What happens next?Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first bet bet.For example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free bets. If you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free bets:On settlement of your qualifying bet, your account will be credited with the following:£10 free bet – Bet Builder (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Correct Score (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)And the following free bets, which will be credited 24 hours after the first bonus funds:£10 free bet – To Win and Both Team to Score – 90 mins (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Acca 4+ selection (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)You can read the full breakdown of free bets and more on how to claim talkSPORT BET’s welcome offer here**18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile device, bet up to £40 (min. £20) on any football market at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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    World’s best XI revealed with Mo Salah and Lamine Yamal snubbed as fans fume at ‘joke’ goalkeeper pick

    FIFPRO have revealed their world’s best XI – and there are some big names missing.Five Premier League stars made the cut and were joined by some of LaLiga’s best.FIFPRO announced their world’s best XI and left out some big namesLiverpool superstar Mohamed Salah didn’t make the cutCredit: GettyBarcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal wasn’t in despite his club and country heroicsCredit: GettyManchester City goalkeeper Ederson was named in goal, much to the dismay of some fans.Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal and Antonio Rudiger team up with Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk in defence.City talisman Kevin De Bruyne covers the right flank with Real and England star Jude Bellingham on the other side.The Citizens’ star and Ballon d’Or winner Rodri teams up with Toni Kroos, who recently retired after a brilliant season with Los Blancos.Read More on FootballReal megastars Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr link up with City striker Erling Haaland up front.But some fans were not happy with the final product as there were some big names missing.Among them were Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, Arsenal’s William Saliba and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, despite his heroics for club and Spain.One fan tweeted: “This is a joke. What is Ederson doing in it?Most read in FootballAnother commented: “Mbappe isn’t even a rw, they really doing anything to exclude Salah.”A third wrote: “Lamine Yamal robbed.”Ballon d’Or 2024 results1: Rodri, Man City and Spain2: Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid and Brazil3: Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid and England4: Dani Carvajal, Real Madrid and Spain5: Erling Haaland, Man City and Norway6: Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid and France7: Lautaro Martinz, Inter Milan and Argentina8: Lamine Yamal, Barcelona and Spain9: Toni Kroos, Real Madrid and Germany10: Harry Kane, Bayern Munich and England11: Phil Foden, Man City and England12: Florian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen and Germany13: Dani Olmo, Barcelona and Spain14: Ademola Lookman, Atalanta and Nigeria15: Nico Williams, Athletic Bilbao and Spain16: Granit Xhaka, Bayer Leverkusen and Switzerland17: Federico Valverde, Real Madrid and Uruguay18: Emi Martinez, Aston Villa and Argentina19: Martin Odegaard, Arsenal and Norway20: Hakan Calhanoglu, Inter Milan and Turkey21: Bukayo Saka, Arsenal and England22: Antonio Rudiger, Real Madrid and Germany23: Ruben Dias, Man City and Portugal24: William Saliba, Arsenal and France25: Cole Palmer, Chelsea and England26: Declan Rice, Arsenal and England27: Vitinha, PSG and Portugal28: Alejandro Grimaldo, Bayer Leverkusen and Spain29: Mats Hummels, Roma and Germany30: Artem Dovbyk, Roma and UkraineLamine Yamal sends brutal message live on TV after being called out by Adrien Rabiot ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final Another said: “Is there anything else he [Palmer] needs to do to prove himself?”And a further comment read: “Where’s Saliba?” More

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    West Ham to walk out in Michail Antonio shirts after Hammers star’s terrifying car crash and vow to raise money for NHS

    WEST HAM players will pay tribute to team-mate Michail Antonio before the match with Wolves after his terrifying car crash.The Hammers host Gary O’Neil’s side tonight at the London Stadium, just two days after the horrible incident.Antonio, 34, had a miraculous escape as he had to be cut free from his £260,000 Ferrari FF which was ripped apart when it hit a tree in Theydon Bois, Essex, on Saturday.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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    West Ham will wait to discuss Michail Antonio’s future as they offer him full support after horror car crash

    WEST HAM will wait to make a decision on extending Michail Antonio’s contract until he has left hospital.The Hammers are offering full medical and personal support to the striker after he was airlifted to hospital following a shocking car crash on Saturday.West Ham are offering full medical and personal support to striker Michail AntonioAntonio had a miraculous escape from his horrific supercar smash — suffering just a fractured legAntonio has four children with ex-wife Debbie, who came to his bedside this weekendAntonio, 34, is out of contract next summer and will not play again this season following surgery on a broken leg.But the club will hold talks about extending his deal in order to support him throughout his recovery.West Ham have form for sticking by their players in these situations, having extended long-serving defender Angelo Ogbonna’s deal after he suffered an ACL injury in 2021.For now, however, it is considered far too soon to be making decisions on Antonio, with the club focusing on his well-being following the traumatic incident.READ MORE FOOTBALLOnce the former Nottingham Forest man, who is still being monitored in a London hospital, has begun his recovery, discussions will be held over an extension.The Jamaica international, who has 83 goals in 323 West Ham appearances, had to be cut out of his Ferrari near Theydon Bois by firefighters and was trapped inside for just under 45 minutes.The Hammers squad are planning to show their support for the club’s all-time Premier League goalscorer ahead of tonight’s game against Wolves.Essex Police have appealed for information or dash cam footage and added their Road Policing Unit will carry out an investigation.Most read in FootballAntonio’s Hammers teammates will show their support for him ahead of their game against Wolves.The West Ham squad will warm-up in specially made shirts bearing “Antonio, 9”.They will also walk out of the tunnel ahead of kick-off in tops with his name on.All warm-up shirts and match-worn West Ham shirts will be signed by the squad, including Antonio, and auctioned off for charity.The proceeds will be split between the NHS and Air Ambulances UK Charity – with the West Ham board matching the proceeds.West Ham said: “Everyone at the Club would like to reiterate their heartfelt thanks to the first responders, emergency services, air ambulance staff and the NHS for the incredible support given to Michail in the wake of the accident.”He was trapped for almost an hour in the mangled wreckage before being airlifted from the scene in Theydon Bois, EssexAntonio has scored 83 goals for West Ham and won the club’ first European trophy in 2023 More