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    Marc Guehi rushed to hospital after FA Cup final amid fears Crystal Palace captain suffered fractured eye socket

    MARC GUEHI was rushed to hospital after Crystal Palace’s FA Cup final victory.The Eagles captain was forced off during the match after being hit in the head by the ball on the hour mark.Marc Guehi was rushed to hospital after the FA Cup finalCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThere were fears he had fractured his eye socketCredit: GettyAdam Wharton was also sent to the hospital for testsCredit: InstagramGuehi, 24, was able to lift the trophy alongside club legend Joel Ward.However, he was rushed to hospital in an ambulance afterwards.The BBC have claimed here were fears that he suffered a fracture to his eye socket.It is currently believed that he has severe bruising and that he avoided anything more serious.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWhen he was taken off the pitch, it appeared to prompt a clash between City’s head of sports medicine Max Sala and the Palace bench.He went face-to-face with Eagles assistant manager Paddy McCarthy, before security was forced to intervene.However, it is not yet known whether he will be able to play in Palace’s remaining Premier League fixtures.The Eagles still have to play Wolves at Selhurst Park before finishing the season away at Liverpool.Most read in FA CupGuehi was discharged at around midnight which means he was unable to attend the club’s celebration party at BoxPark.He was not the only player who had to visit hospital as Adam Wharton also needed attention. Dean Henderson leads celebrations with X-rated song as Crystal Palace stars party long into night after FA Cup finalGuehi was able to take part in the trophy liftCredit: GettyHe was struck in the head by a powerful shot from Kevin De Bruyne and was subbed off in the 87th minute.The midfielder had to undergo concussion tests and was not present for the trophy lift.He shared a picture on social media from his hospital bed after being checked out by doctors.He captioned the snap: “Apparently we won the FA Cup. Eaglessssssssss.”The two missed their team-mates’ wild celebration with fans, which included Dean Henderson singing an X-rated chant.Will Hughes could be seen downing a pint while Jean-Philippe Mateta enjoyed a dance.Read More on The SunEberechi Eze netted the only goal in the final as Palace beat Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley.The result saw the Eagles win their first-ever major honour – and will now prepare for their debut season in European competition.Crystal Palace ratingsCRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. More

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    Emotional Everton fans pack streets as they come together to say goodbye to Goodison Park after 133 years

    EMOTIONAL Everton fans packed the streets to say goodbye to Goodison Park after 133 years. The Toffees will move into their new ground next season with Goodison downsizing to be used for the women’s team.Everton prepare for their last match at Goodison ParkCredit: GettyEverton fans packed the streets to say goodbye to Goodison ParkCredit: EPAFlares and flags filled the Merseyside airCredit: PAThousands lined the streetsCredit: GettyHoards of fans flooded the streets around Goodison ParkAnd the Everton faithful turned out in full force to see off their iconic stadium ahead of Southampton’s lunchtime trip. Goodison Road was a see of blue, with flares being set off and flags flying high in the Merseyside air.The ground is not gone forever, though – instead being repurposed with the men’s team moving to the new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock, officially named the Hill Dickinson Stadium.Goodison Park was first opened in 1892 and has a capacity of 39,572.READ MORE IN football But that is set to be reduced as multiple parts will be reconfigured.This will be done by reducing the number of seats in each row in order to add space.Everton’s women’s team currently has an average attendance of 2,062 at their current home of Walton Hall Park.The club has offered season ticket holders and hospitality members the chance to buy the seat that was theirs for this season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt would act as a souvenir of the historic stadium following Sunday’s home match against Southampton.Everton legends including Wayne Rooney and Phil Jagielka took to the field before the game to pay tribute. 10,000 attend test event at Everton’s new stadiumJagielka, who spent 12 years at the club, said: “We’re forgetting there’s a kick-off and there’s a game in a few minutes, but this is amazing and it’s only going to get more emotional as the day goes on.”The new £802million, 52,888-capacity stadium which opens in August will be called the Hill Dickinson Stadium.It comes after the Liverpool-based law firm were unveiled as the naming rights partner for the waterside venue.The Toffees have already held test events at the Dock venue, which they will use from next season.That included an Under-18s match against Wigan in February.David Moyes first took charge at Goodison in 2002 and spent 11 years at the club before moving to Manchester United. And he returned to Merseyside in January after replacing Sean Dyche – with the club now sitting 13th. Moyes said: “It was amazing, the welcome on the streets, it really was special.”But I have to say the day itself will be really important but what we have to focus on now is making sure we get the win and sending everyone off in the right frame of mind.”Everton bowed out of Goodison in style after beating rock-bottom Southampton 2-0 thanks to a Iliman Ndiaye double. Read More on The SunThe Toffees also appeared to wave goodbye to midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure – whose contract expires at the end of the season.Doucoure received widespread applause after coming off following the hour mark – gesturing back to the fans too. It was a send off to rememberCredit: GettyMerseyside was a sea of blueCredit: GettyEverton legends including Wayne Rooney and Phil Jagielka took to the fieldRooney was all smiles on the Goodison turfCredit: GettyIliman Ndiaye was Everton’s last scorer at GoodisonCredit: ReutersAbdoulaye Doucoure appeared to wave goodbye to fansCredit: Getty More

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    Play-off clash ABANDONED as furious fans throw fireworks and toilet roll on pitch before team forced to forfeit match

    A PLAY-OFF match in the Netherlands was ABANDONED after furious fans threw fireworks and toilet roll onto the pitch. Den Haag hosted Telstar in the quarter-finals trailing 2-0 on aggregate. Den Haag’s play-off match with Telstar was abandonedCredit: ESPNAnd they went 1-0 down in the return tie as Telstar hunt promotion to the Dutch top-flight for the first time in nearly five decades. Emotions were running high in the Den Haag home end as angry supporters began vandalising the pitch. And after 84 minutes, referee Marc Nagtegaal was forced to take both teams off as fireworks and loo roll were chucked onto the pitch.Players returned soon after but on the 87th minute, again the game was paused and ultimately suspended amid the fan fury. READ MORE IN football As a result, the match ended 1-0 with Telstar progressing into the semi-finals with a 3-0 win over the two legs. Telstar – whose goalkeeper is the son of Ronald Koeman – now prepare to face Den Bosch in the last four first leg on Tuesday. In the Eredivisie, the league is to be decided on the final day of the season. PSV currently top the table, one point above Ajax who host sixth-placed Twente. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMeanwhile, PSV play 11th-placed Sparta Rotterdam away from home bidding to retain their title.Peter Bosz won the league title last season after taking over from Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy.Arne Slot guided Feyenoord to the trophy the season before that – and has since won the Premier League in his first season at Liverpool. Liverpool boss Arne Slot parties with Wayne Lineker in Ibiza just hours after Premier League clash with Arsenal_2 More

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    Dean Henderson leads celebrations with X-rated song as Crystal Palace stars party long into night after FA Cup final

    DEAN HENDERSON led Crystal Palace’s FA Cup celebrations with an X-rated song.The goalkeeper played a crucial role as the Eagles won their first-ever major honour.Dean Henderson enjoyed Crystal Palace’s FA Cup celebrationsCredit: XHe shouted an X-rated chant to the fansCredit: XEberechi Eze with his medal following the victoryCredit: GoffJoel Ward made sure to keep hold of the trophyCredit: GoffHenderson, 28, escaped a red card for handling the ball outside of the box during the match.He also pulled off a number of impressive saves, including denying Omar Marmoush from the penalty spot.The former Manchester United goalkeeper enjoyed the club’s celebrations into the evening.Henderson was filmed chanting an X-rated song during the club’s celebrations at BoxPark.READ MORE ON DEAN HENDERSONTo the tune of Shakira’s Waka Waka, he chanted: “12th again, who gives a f***. We’ve won the FA Cup.”Palace’s celebrations lasted long into the night as the official social media account asked “Who is still up?” at 12.49am.The post was joined with a video that showed Jean-Philippe Mateta dancing away to Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom by Vengaboys. The FA Cup trophy made an appearance as it was raised from the balcony at the venue for the fans below.Most read in FA CupJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMidfielder Will Hughes was also filmed by a fan enjoying himself as he downed his pint.Stars such as Eberechi Eze and Joel Ward were snapped in their suits as they celebrated.Crystal Palace stars lift FA Cup trophy as they win first major honour in club’s history with win over Man CityJean-Philippe Mateta could be seen having a danceCredit: X/ CPFCThe striker wore his sunglasses long into the nightCredit: X/ CPFCWill Hughes was having a good timeCredit: XHe was filmed downing a pint at BoxParkCredit: XEze looked suave in his suit, while the outgoing Ward could be seen with the trophy as he made a phone call.Ward, 35, is leaving the club after 13 years at the end of the season.The defender has played over 360 times for the Eagles since joining from Portsmouth in 2012.Meanwhile, after the full-time whistle, Henderson clashed with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.The stopper could be seen showing his ten fingers up to the Spaniard due to the length of added time.Guardiola did not appreciate the gesture as he made a beeline for the Palace star.Henderson also dedicated the victory to his dad, who tragically passed away in July 2024.He said on live TV: “It’s why I left (Man Utd), it’s what I set out to do.Read More on The Sun“But honestly, I lost my dad at the start of the season, and I’ll miss him here today.“But he was with me every kick of the ball today and I dedicate that win to him.”Crystal Palace ratingsCRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. More

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    Meet the Brit drivers of Formula E from Schumacher apprentice and AFC Wimbledon player to die-hard Aston Villa fan

    OLIVER ROWLAND is the Barnsley-born racing driver lighting up Formula E with a win Tokyo to extend his championship lead. Meanwhile fellow Brit Dan Ticktum bagged his first ever podium with a third-place finish in the Japanese capital. Oliver Rowland is 77 points clear in the drivers’ standingsDan Ticktum has found his home in Formula E after spending time in Williams’ and Red Bull’s academiesFormula E is a motor sport championship for electric cars, and is the only-sport certified net zero event. The championship features 16 races across 10 world cities, and became the first global sport to be certified with a net zero carbon footprint back in 2020.There are six British drivers in total in the series from one nearly making it with AFC Wimbledon, to a die-hard Aston Villa fan – SunSport gives you the low down. OLIVER ROWLAND Rowland is not wrong when says he likes to “do his talking on the track” with the 32-year-old storming towards the title this season. He is leading the championship on a whopping 161 points, 77 points above second-place Antonio Felix Da Costa. Away from the track, the Nissan driver is quiet and reserved, favouring toasting his numerous wins with a “few beers” with his close circle. He is a devoted dad to his daughter Harper who is often seen in the Nissan garage or on his lap when conducting interviews. In April 2017 Rowland was signed to the role of development driver to the Renault F1 Team.Most read in MotorsportA year later Rowland was confirmed as Williams Martini Racing’s official Junior Driver.DAN TICKTUM The 25-year-old Cupra Kiro driver from London could not be any more different than Rowland. Ticktum wears his heart on his sleeve and isn’t afraid to speak his mind on the team radio or in post-race interviews. He has earned a bit of a reputation as the bad boy of motor sport over the years and went viral for a swear-laden rant in Jeddah last season – but it seems in Formula E he has found his home. Ticktum rubbed shoulders with Lando Norris during his karting days and spent time at both Williams’ and Red Bull’s academies. His future is looking bright in Formula E after bagging his first-ever podium in Tokyo. Ticktum was banned for a year from motor sport for ignoring a safety car to purposefully crash into a karting rival.Sam Bird once turned down a shot with AFC Wimbledon to pursue a career in motor sportSAM BIRD Twickenham-born Bird, 38, is an experienced McLaren driver who was once seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher’s apprentice. Sam joined up with Mercedes for four years in 2010 as a test driver, going to most of the races and doing a lot of sim work. As Mercedes returned to F1 in 2010 it coincided with Schumacher making a comeback of his own. Schumacher was Bird’s childhood hero and the pair once even went sky-diving together. Bird isn’t half bad at football and played for AFC Wimbledon as a youngster before turning them down for a career in motor sport. He has two dogs, Buddy and Bear, one is a cavapoo and the other a golden doodle and is in a relationship with former Love Island star Jess Impiazzi. JAKE HUGHES Brummie driver Hughes is a classic example of the saying you can take the boy out of Birmingham but not Birmingham out of the boy. The Maserati driver is a die-hard Aston Villa fan who chooses to bring porridge to the track for his brekky each morning. He loves cats and own two called Benny and Ollie, nicknamed Boo Boo and Bear, with his fiance Abby at their home. Hughes won the inaugural BRDC Formula 4 Championship and has won multiple races at Formula 3.TAYLOR BARNARD The baby-faced 20-year-old was born and raised in Norwich and is forging a name for himself with McLaren’s Formula E team.  At 19 years and 331 days, Barnard became the youngest competitive driver in the series’ 10-year history. In his junior career, Barnard finished second to Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi Antonelli in both the 2022 ADAC German Formula 4 Championship and 2023 Formula Regional Middle East Championship.Jake Dennis is the most recent British FE championJAKE DENNIS 29-year-old Dennis competes for Andretti and is the most recent British FE champion, winning the 2022-23 title. He was born in Nuneaton and debuted in karting at eight, winning the junior British Championship in 2010. Read More on The SunIn 2016, Dennis debuted in GP3, winning two races, achieving fourth place in the final standings with Charles Leclerc claiming the title. Dennis, who lives in Monaco, adores his pet chihuahua Billy with the pooch often seen accompanying him on a private jet to races. More

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    Will Still ‘in advanced talks with Premier League club’ immediately after resigning as Lens manager

    WILL STILL has reportedly landed a job offer from a Premier League club after leaving RC Lens.The manager announced he would be leaving the Ligue 1 side following their final game of the season.Will Still is in advanced talks with a Premier League clubCredit: Shutterstock EditorialHe left RC Lens to spend more time with partner Emma SaundersCredit: Instagram / @wrstillStill, 32, admitted that he would be returning to England in order to spend more time with his partner Emma Saunders.The Sky Sports presenter has been battling health issues over the last year.Still will now be able to be close by after leaving the French club.Reports have now claimed that he will not be out of work for long.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Independent have claimed that Southampton have already approached the manager.The Premier League side, for now, are said to be “advanced talks” with Still over the job.The Saints are a top-flight club for two more games which come against Everton and Southampton.However, after a shocking season the south coast club will be dropping back into the Championship.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSSouthampton’s relegation was confirmed back on April 6 following their 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.The club has been through two managers as both Russell Martin and Ivan Juric were hit with the axe.Top ten Premier League managers’ WagsRussell Martin was sacked back in DecemberCredit: GettyThe club was relegated under Ivan JuricCredit: GettyStill is a free agent, having announced his exit from RC Lens just one season into a three-year deal.His partner Emma has battled both thyroid cancer and a brain infection called encephalitis over the last year.This has led to Still to make the decision to come back to England and spend more time with her.L’Equipe has reported that coaching in England has been a “long dream” for Still.It has been suggested that he turned down Rangers in Scotland but has interest from Hull City.He has previously admitted that West Ham would be a dream job as a childhood fan of the club.Still’s parting message to RC LensHere is what Will Still told RC Lens fans about his decision to leave…He said: “I won’t be the coach of RC Lens next season.”It was the last season at Bollaert, for multiple reasons.”The main reason that pushed me to make this decision is the fact that I need to go home.”Everyone is well aware of what happened in my life. That’s why.”I had a lot of fun, I think we achieved great things despite everything. I’ve been in France for four years, four years that I’ve experienced intense moments.”The logical choice is that I get closer to my wife for her well-being too.” More

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    Bold Oliver Glasner reveals eleven-word football lesson he gave Pep Guardiola on pitch after FA Cup final

    OLIVER GLASNER has revealed the eleven-word lesson that he gave to Pep Guardiola during the FA Cup final.The Austrian manager led Crystal Palace to their first major trophy in history with victory over Manchester City.Oliver Glasner warned Pep Guardiola before the FA Cup finalCredit: GettyThe Austrian led Crystal Palace to their first trophyCredit: AlamyEberechi Eze netted a fantastic goal to give the Eagles the lead in the first half.The South London outfit were able to nullify Man City for the remainder of the game to seal the win.Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson was called into action, and he even saved a penalty from Omar Marmoush.But as the game went on, it seemed less and less likely that the Citizens would find their way back into the tie.READ MORE CRYSTAL PALACE NEWSPalace played Guardiola’s side at the Etihad back in April and raced into a two-goal lead.However, City got the better of them as they were level by half time and finished 5-2 victors.Glasner was paying attention though, and after that game boldly warned Guardiola over playing that system again.Speaking after the FA Cup final, the manager admitted that he had issued his message to his opposite number.Most read in FA CupJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe said: “I said to Pep, ‘If we meet again, you can’t play in this system because we will solve it’.”Glasner did not lie as Palace deserved their victory on the Wembley pitch.Dean Henderson leads celebrations with X-rated song as Crystal Palace stars party long into night after FA Cup finalGuardiola had set his City team up in a 4-2-3-1 formation that day.But at Wembley his team featured just three players – Nico O’Reilly, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol – playing in the same positions.He had chanced the attacking personnel with Kevin de Bruyne dropped from the striker role and into midfield.Erling Haaland was given the role of leading the line in the final but was well marshalled by Palace’s defence.Guardiola also swapped both wingers from James McAtee and Omar Marmoush to Jeremy Doku and Savinho.The Eagles did get fortunate as Henderson escaped a red card for denial of a goalscoring opportunity.The goalkeeper batted the ball away with his hand while outside of the box and stopped Haaland from getting through on goal.Read More on The SunAfter the game, he clashed with Guardiola over the ten minutes of added time.The stopper could be seen showing his ten fingers up to the Spaniard, which was not appreciated as he made a beeline for the Palace star.Crystal Palace ratingsCRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. More

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    Chelsea’s Aggie Beever-Jones hopes to make Women’s FA Cup final ‘dream come true’ in clash with Manchester United

    HOMEGROWN Chelsea star Aggie Beever-Jones admits it has sometimes been hard to break away from the academy kid tag.However the striker, 21, has emerged as a key player for the eight-time WSL champions. Aggie Beever-Jones says the chance of playing in an FA Cup final at Wembley for Chelsea would be a dream trueCredit: GettyThe Blues striker hopes to help her side, who have featured in eight finals previously, win the trophy for the sixth timeCredit: GettyBeever-Jones took part in a football coaching session for girls hosted by McDonalds six days before Chelsea’s FA Cup final clash with Manchester UnitedCredit: PALast May Beever-Jones’ old boss Emma Hayes described the player as the future of Chelsea. She has certainly come a long way since Hayes handed her a senior debut during a 4-0 defeat of Aston Villa in January 2021. And, ahead of today’s FA Cup final showdown with Manchester United, she spoke of wanting to be a role model for young stars coming through the ranks.The Blues star said: “I’m proud to have come from the academy.Read More Football Stories“Being that academy kid, I feel like I have that label and sometimes it’s hard to break away from. “I hope that the academy kids know that they can come to me and have an arm around them.It’s something I’m really proud of – being able to play for the club that I’ve watched, grown up playing for and that my family love.”Beever-Jones’s nine top-flight goals contributed to 22 matches played without defeat during their invincible WSL run this season. Most read in FootballWith that milestone complete Beever-Jones has set her sights on another target. That’s starring in an FA Cup final at Wembley for the first time in her career with Chelsea aiming to overcome holders Man United. Sonia Bompastor’s side also lifted the League Cup, meaning victory at Wembley would complete a domestic treble, something that they have not achieved for four years.Beever-Jones added: “Being able to play at Wembley in an FA Cup final would be an absolute dream. “I have never played there for Chelsea. It’s going to be a tough match against Man United.“Being holders, they’ve got a point to prove. They want to retain that and equally we want to bring it back home for us.”With all tickets for today’s clash sold out, a record crowd is expected at the 90,000-capacity stadium for Chelsea’s clash with Marc Skinner’s side. The last cup final clash between both teams at Wembley, in May 2023 attracted a then record crowd of  77,390, the Blues sealing a 1-0 win.United, who trounced Tottenham 4-0 in last year’s decider, are competing in the final for a third year in a row. Among those who hope to see Surrey-born Beever-Jones feature are her family who have supported her rise to the top of the game. A journey that began with her playing grassroots football in a boys’ team in a Sunday Little League in Merton, South London.  The Surrey-born striker adds: “I spent a lot of my childhood just playing in a grass field with my boy best friends. “Then I was lucky enough to get scouted and go into the Chelsea pathway. “My family is such a big part of it including my mum and my sister who is a midwife at the hospital that we were both born at.“I feel really lucky to have had the opportunities I had when I was growing up and get given the opportunity to play football.”Helping girls access opportunities to play football is something Beever-Jones is passionate about. Six days ago she visited the home of seventh tier men’s side Hanwell FC to help coach 100 girls taking part in a McDonalds Fun Football session. She said: “It was so nice to be able to go there  and see the young girls playing football with other girls. “Hopefully it shows the way the game’s going and where it can go.”Beyond a dream end to this term and her hope to help Chelsea add an FA Cup to their League Cup and WSL title triumph, Beever-Jones has hopes of making into England’s squad for this year’s Euros. Last month the striker scored her first senior goal in an England shirt when she came off the bench to turn the ball home in the second half of a 5-0 Nations League defeat of Belgium. But while she has hopes of earning in Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses squad for the Euros in Switzerland, her focus at present is on helping Chelsea win a domestic treble. Beever-Jones added:  “It would be an absolute dream. For me, it’s the aim and I’m just focusing on making Sarina happy and delivering what she wants from me. But we’ve still got one game left to go in the season.  I think we’ve still got one game left to go in the season.While Beever-Jones is has hopes of being named in England’s squad for the Women’s Euros, her focus is on helping Chelsea seal a domestic trophy treble winCredit: Getty”I want to end on a high and hopefully keeping Sonia happy as well. Read More on The Sun“I always say I believe everything will fall into place if you work for it. “I’ve just got to keep training and doing what I can and hopefully, who sees what happens.” More