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    ‘No, that’s your party’ – Newcastle stars were BANNED from drinking during open top bus parade, reveals Alan Shearer

    NEWCASTLE UNITED players were BANNED from drinking during their Carabao Cup celebrations last weekend.Eddie Howe’s troops paraded the trophy, which they pipped runaway Prem leaders Liverpool to last month, in front of hundreds of thousands of jubilant Geordies last Saturday.Newcastle United celebrated their Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool with an open-top bus paradeCredit: SPLASHBut manager Eddie Howe banned the players from drinking any booze during the celebrationsCredit: REXThe Magpies were the picture of happiness as they took an open-top bus around the city.But it was a sober one for the players as Howe didn’t want them nursing prolonged hangovers for their clash with Brentford tomorrow.Toon legend Alan Shearer revealed on the Rest is Football podcast: “They’ve got Brentford on Wednesday and they trained yesterday.“They’re training today, they’re training Monday, they’re training Tuesday, and they’re training Wednesday morning as well.READ MORE SPORTS NEWS”Because Eddie had taken them to Dubai and he said, ‘No, that’s your party.’“And they weren’t allowed to drink yesterday or last evening. “None of them went to the afterparty. He got them back straight in and focused.”Newcastle’s capturing of the Carabao Cup ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSToon legend Alan Shearer revealed Eddie Howe’s laying down of the law to his playersCredit: REXAnd club legend Shearer was emotional during Saturday’s celebrations as he lamented his late father, Alan Sr, not being able to see the club lift the trophy.He said: “Yeah, unfortunately, my dad passed away last May.’I wish he would have hung on for one more year’ Alan Shearer chokes up in tribute to his dad at Newcastle parade”He was lucky enough to be at the [Inter-Cities Fairs Cup] final in ’69.”I just wish he could have hung on for one more year just to see and sample this.”But he would have been watching on and would’ve been as proud as I was.” More

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    Former Barcelona goalkeeper rushed into emergency surgery after horror injury left him vomiting in ambulance

    EX-BARCELONA goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen was rushed to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery following a horror collision.The Dutch goalkeeper, who currently plays for LaLiga side Las Palmas, was vomiting in the back of an ambulance.Jasper Cillessen suffered an agonising collision with Borja IglesiasCredit: GettyThe Dutchman currently plays for La Liga outfit Las PalmasCredit: RexCillessen was left writhing in pain on the floor after taking a knee to the lower abdomenCredit: RexCillessen was stretchered off and taken to hospital where he reportedly underwent surgeryCredit: GettyWhile playing in goal for the Gran Canaria club against Celta Vigo on Monday night he suffered a sickening injury.Cillessen, 35, came out of his goal to challenge a through ball and clashed with Vigo forward Borja Iglesias.The incident in the 23rd minute saw Iglesais unable to arrest his momentum before his knee struck the goalkeeper’s lower abdomen.It left Cillessen writhing in pain on the floor and unable to continue playing.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe was eventually replaced by substitute goalkeeper Dinko Horkas in the 27th minute.However, Cillessen was then taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with a minor intestinal injury.From there, Marca report he was transferred to another hospital with better equipment.Meanwhile, Movistar LaLiga on COPE’s El Partidazo reporter Isaac Fouto claimed Cillessen was even vomiting after his collision before being taken to hospital.Most read in FootballEl Chiringuito reported Cillessen then underwent emergency surgery in Vigo for a perforated intestine.He is said to be in a stable condition following the surgery.The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with sub goalie Horkas pulling off a string of saves to keep his team in the game.Las Palmas are currently 19th in the Spanish top flight, but are just one point off of safety. More

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    Kyle Walker gives brutal seven-word warning to Chelsea flop Joao Felix during AC Milan loss

    KYLE WALKER fired a brutal warning at Chelsea flop Joao Felix during AC Milan’s most recent loss.The defender joined the Italian giants on loan from Manchester City in January.Kyle Walker delivered a brutal half-time message to Joao FelixBut despite a promising start results have tailed off and Walker appears to have let his frustrations get the better of him.At half-time with Milan trailing Napoli 2-0, he had a few choice words to aim at Felix.As the pair headed towards the dressing room Walker called out to the Chelsea loanee to make him stop.Walker then appeared to say: “Pass the ball, we are not Messi.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMilan pulled one back through Luka Jovic in the 84th minute but it proved to be too little too late.They are struggling in ninth place in Serie A, nine points off a Champions League qualifying spot.Walker, 34, was unbeaten in his first four Milan matches although was subbed off at half-time against Hellas Verona.He then picked up a hamstring injury with Milan losing both the matches they played in his absence.Most read in FootballThat trend continued against Lazio as Walker made his return from the bench, but wins against Lecce and Como followed.Off the pitch the right-back recently signed a deal to model Hugo Boss underwear.Kyle Walker signs big money deal to model huge fashion brand’s underwear just like David Beckham More

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    ‘Completely unacceptable’ – Sheffield Wednesday players not paid on time as club release statement

    SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY fans have demanded owner Dejphon Chansiri “sell the club” after players were not paid on time.The Championship side confirmed “a temporary issue” meant stars have not yet received their wages for March. Sheffield Wednesday’s players have not received their wages for MarchCredit: RexThe club confirmed a “temporary” issue meant wages had not reached their starsCredit: AlamyOwner Dejphon Chansiri has been met with fan protests in recent yearsCredit: GettyWednesday fans have demanded the Thai businessman sell the clubCredit: GettyChansiri headed up a Thai consortium which bought Wednesday from ex-chairman Milan Mandaric in January 2015.His tenure began with back-to-back Championship playoff appearances but has since been dogged by financial issues off the field. Protests were held at the recent Yorkshire derby against Leeds by the 1867 Group against Chansiri’s ownership.After news broke on Monday of unpaid wages for March, a statement from the club read: “Sheffield Wednesday can confirm a temporary issue with the payment of player salaries for the month of March.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”This has occurred as a result of significant sums of money owed to the chairman’s businesses which has in turn impacted on the club’s immediate cashflow.”The chairman is working hard to resolve this situation at the earliest possible opportunity and in the meantime thanks everyone for their patience and understanding.”Chansiri’s family controls the Thai Union Group, the world’s largest producer of canned tuna.Fans flocked onto social media, with many urging the Thai businessman to sell. Most read in FootballOne supporter fumed on X: “You don’t need an MBA to know what’s playing out down at Hillsborough. Another embarrassing chapter under Dejphon Chansiri’s ownership. Please sell the club.”Another said: “Chansiri couldn’t run a bath!! He needs to sell now before we end up like Reading.”Fan confronts stewards armed with CORNER FLAG as Sheffield Wednesday fans invade pitch after all-but avoiding relegationWhile a third added: “Completely unacceptable & it’s not the first time is it? Chansiri is damaging Sheffield Wednesday yet again – not fit or proper to be leading our Club. In the best interests of @swfc SELL THE CLUB.”Wednesday have enjoyed a strong season in the Championship, despite issues off the field.Boss Danny Rohl has proved a revelation since joining in 2023. And Southampton are set to swoop in the summer for the in-demand German. The Owls are on course for a top-half finish and could yet manufacture a late-season playoff push.They currently sit 12th in the table, five points off the top-six. Read More on The SunLast month, SunSport exclusively revealed former Wigan owner Talal Al Hammad had looked into acquiring the club.Wednesday, four-time league champions and three-time FA Cup winners, haven’t been in the top flight in 25 years. More

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    Arsenal’s five-man striker shortlist including star who could cost MORE than Isak as Arteta vows ‘big’ transfer window

    THIS summer transfer window for Arsenal has been five years in the making.And according to boss Mikel Arteta, it is going to be a “big one”.Mikel Arteta is planning to splash big on a new strikerCredit: GettyArsenal could move for Newcastle’s Alexander Isak who could cost around £100mCredit: GettyThere are younger talents such as Hugo Ekitike could go for even moreCredit: AFPTaking over in December 2019, Arteta muddled his way through a roller-coaster first term in charge — one that ended with an eighth-placed Premier League finish and FA Cup glory.In September 2020, his title then changed from head coach to manager, and the Spaniard set out his five-year plan to transform the club back into challengers for major honours.Four summer windows have come and gone since then, plus a huge gutting and rebuilding process that sees the North Londoners’ squad unrecognisable from the start of Arteta’s reign.Summer No 5 is just two months away, and finds the Gunners agonisingly close to ending their title drought, looking likely to fall just short for a third year in a row with Liverpool 12 points ahead of them with nine games to go.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs a result, this window will be all about the missing pieces of the jigsaw.The first piece has potentially already walked through the door — new sporting director Andrea Berta who begins work at London Colney this week.And the Italian, alongside a leadership team that includes Arteta, will now be tasked with doing what his predecessor Edu never managed — landing that elite yet elusive game-changing No 9.Splash £100million or more for Newcastle star Alexander Isak, 25? Most read in FootballEven more for 22-year-old Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt?Between £50m and £60m for Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres, 26, or 25-year-old Wolves star Matheus Cunha?Arsenal star Kai Havertz gets haircut for wedding before marrying wife SophiaOr in the region of £70m to £80m for Red Bull Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko who is still only 21? Whoever it is, Arteta is ready to go big this summer.He explained: “It’s going to be a big one and we are very excited about it.“The way we planned the five first summers, they were going to be very big and they were going to have different objectives.“In the beginning there were a lot of players with three, four or five-year contracts, so the turnaround of the squad and how you visualise the next  five years was very dependent on that.“There are certain positions we didn’t expect to have someone like  Ethan Nwaneri or Myles Lewis-Skelly contributing to, which has been great.“The way you start to evolve, you start to master certain things then the changes cannot be that much. That’s where we are.“The line now is thinner, the margins are smaller. But the cost of that, as well, increases. So it goes a little bit in a different direction.“We want to increase the depth of the squad, but as well, we want to increase the quality and the skills we need to go to the next step.“It’s a big summer for many things because first of all we have to maintain the good foundations that we have and then obviously how can we improve and evolve the team.”’A big addition’Berta, 53, introduced himself to journalists at London Colney ahead of Arteta’s press conference previewing tonight’s home clash with Fulham.He is a quiet, unassuming man, preferring to stay out of the spotlight and has his work do the talking, just like he did for over a decade at Atletico Madrid, recruiting players and building squads that won LaLiga in 2014 and 2021 and reached two Champions League finals.Berta is ready to shake up the status quo of the transfer team that includes managing director Richard Garlick, executive vice-chair Tim Lewis, co-owners Stan and Josh Kroenke and director of football operations James King.Arteta said: “It’s a big addition to the club, to the team, a team that is already formed with a lot of great people. That’s what we need. New blood with people that are so ambitious.“He’s got this personality, this charisma and this drive to win that is going to be very contagious.“What we want to do is clear, for [Berta] to jump on board and hopefully twist it and make it better. I’m very confident he is going to make everyone better. I want to add value.“Straight away the words that come out of Berta’s mouth are always winning, improving and demanding. He’s very honest, very straightforward.“There’s a very clear vision of what he wants to do.“He was so willing to join us, which is a very positive thing as well because he had many other possibilities and he’s chosen to come to us.“And now it’s about us giving him the support and the understanding of the situation and context straight away. “And to start to do what he’s already done for many, many years at the highest level, which has been very impressive.Read More on The Sun“To have people with different expertise, experiences, and they have already done it. It’s very, very helpful.”Arsenal have confirmed they will play the first North London Derby outside the UK in a pre-season clash against Tottenham in Hong Kong on July 31.Viktor Gyokeres is one of Europe’s most lethal forwards at the momentCredit: ReutersWolves’ Matheus Cunha has made himself available on the market and could cost around the same amountCredit: PAArsenal have already been linked with Benjamin SeskoCredit: AFP More

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    I had talks to leave Man Utd and play in Spain – you can’t question Alexander-Arnold’s Real Madrid transfer, says Rooney

    WAYNE ROONEY has told Trent Alexander-Arnold: Spain would be a good move for you.England full-back TAA’s Liverpool contract is up this summer with the 26-year-old set to leave Anfield for Real Madrid.Wayne Rooney has revealed he almost left Man Utd to play in SpainCredit: GettyLiverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold looks set to leave the club to join Real MadridCredit: GettyAnd Rooney revealed he was also once tempted to make a similar switch.The ex-England captain and Manchester United forward told BBC Sport: “Because it is Real, I don’t think you could question it as a career move.”Real are the biggest club in the world.“It would be a massive opportunity and I’d understand if he felt it was too good to turn down. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”Liverpool are his boyhood club,  but sometimes you have to make these decisions.”When I told Manchester United in 2010 I did not want to sign a new deal and put in a transfer request, Chelsea, Real and Barcelona came in for me.”I was ready to play in Spain and some talks did take place.”A deal with Real looked more likely for a couple of days. Most read in Football”But it was Barcelona I thought about the most and how I might fit into their side alongside Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Sergio Busquets.”In the end I decided to stay at United but Barca had an incredible team and any player would have loved to have played in it.Wayne Rooney furious at what Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo did before FA Cup tie “Real are the same now with Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr, so it must be appealing to Alexander-Arnold.”Spain would be a really good move for him.”TAA has faced a fans’ backlash over the transfer.Rooney added: “The fact he would be going on a free transfer has upset them but that is down to Liverpool as well as Alexander-Arnold.”Referencing his own Merseyside exit, he continued: “It was a completely different situation for me when I left my boyhood club, Everton, to join United in 2004. What happened to the Englishmen who joined Real Madrid?TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD looks set to join Real Madrid this summer and will join an exclusive club to pull on the famous white jersey.So had did those who came before him get on?LAURIE CUNNINGHAM (1979-1984)Real Madrid splashed out £950,000 to sign Cunningham from West Brom in 1979.As one of the “Three Degrees” alongside Cyrille Regis and Brendon Batson, Cunningham had left an unforgettable mark at the Hawthorns.The left winger became an instant hit in the Spanish capital, scoring twice on his debut.Cunningham helped his side to the LaLiga title in 1980, and played in the European Cup final against Liverpool the following year.Following a loan spell with Manchester United, Cunningham moved to Marseille in 1984.Having played for Leicester, Charleroi and Wimbledon, Cunningham returned to Madrid with Rayo Vallecano in 1988.The following year he tragically died in a car crash in the city aged just 33.STEVE MCMANAMAN (1999-2003)Like Alexander-Arnold is set to, McManaman left boyhood club Liverpool for the bright lights of Madrid in 1999.A silky winger, McManaman proved to be a hit in Madrid.The Bernabeu crowd immediately took to their new English hero, with his floppy hair and nonchalant flair.McManaman helped Real win six trophies in four years, and scored his side’s second goal in their victorious 2000 Champions League final.He went on to leave Madrid in 2003, spending the final two years of his career with Manchester City.After hanging up his boots, McManaman worked as a pundit for Setanta Sports, BT Sport and ESPN.Now 53, he can regularly be seen on TNT Sports’ football coverage, especially when Liverpool or Real Madrid are playing.DAVID BECKHAM (2003-2007)In 2003, Real Madrid made Manchester United superstar Beckham their latest Galactico.Golden Balls joined a squad boasting the likes of Ronaldo, Raul, Zinedine Zidane and Roberto Carlos in the Spanish capital.Despite his love for high-end fashion and the celebrity lifestyle, Beckham became much beloved in Spain for his incredible work rate, professionalism and of course, quality.Despite boasting a star-studded squad, the fabled La Decima – a tenth Champions League triumph – eluded Real Madrid during his four-year stint.He didn’t leave empty-handed, however, winning the LaLiga title in 2007 before leaving for LA Galaxy.Since Beckham hung up his boots in 2013 he has continued to have several endorsement deals; including the likes of Adidas, Armani, Pepsi and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.Beckham, 49, also owns MLS side Inter Miami, and played a big role in their groundbreaking deal for Lionel Messi in 2023.MICHAEL OWEN (2004-2005)Like McManaman before him, Owen quit Liverpool for Real Madrid.But the former Ballon d’Or winner endured a frustrating season at the Bernabeu, finding himself stuck behind Ronaldo and Raul.Twelve months on from Owen’s £8million switch, Real Madrid doubled their money by flogging him to Newcastle.Owen then spent three years with Liverpool’s rivals Man Utd, before one final year at Stoke.Immediately after hanging up his boots, Owen signed up to be BT Sport’s primary co-commentator upon the channel’s launch.In addition to his punditry work, the former striker has enjoyed several other ventures.Owen, 45, has his own clothing range with Peacocks, while he also appeared on The Masked Singer.JONATHAN WOODGATE (2004-2007)Woodgate endured one of the most infamous debuts of all time after switching Newcastle for Real Madrid in 2004.The luckless defender went through injury hell following the £13.4m transfer, having to wait 17 months before playing his first game.Just 25 minutes in, the England international headed into his own net. Things then got even worse when he was sent off just after the hour mark.Woodgate played just 14 times that season, before a loan move to Middlesbrough effectively ended his Real Madrid career.After signing permanently for Boro, Woody earned a move to Tottenham in January 2008. He won the League Cup barely a month later, and remains the last Spurs player to score a winning goal in a cup final.Following spells with Stoke and back at Middlesbrough, Woodgate retired in 2016.He has since gone into coaching, managing Boro and Bournemouth.Woodgate, 45, returned to Middlesbrough once again in 2022, where he works as a first team coach under Michael Carrick.JUDE BELLINGHAM (2023-present)England superstar Bellingham sealed a blockbuster £115m transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid in the summer of 2023.The move has been a resounding success, with the midfielder immediately excelling in Spain.Bellingham scored on his debut, and went on net five times in his first four LaLiga matches.The image of the 21-year-old with his arms outstretched has quickly become an iconic one.Birmingham’s finest has already won LaLiga and the Champions League during his young career.And with Alexander-Arnold soon to be alongside him, Bellingham will feel that he can add plenty more to his already impressive trophy tally.”I did not want to leave them when I did – I was devastated – but I would have moved on at some point, to try to better myself and win some trophies.”That’s another reason why Liverpool fans might wonder why Alexander-Arnold might leave now, because he is already doing that with them. “But, again, it comes back to experiencing a different culture.”Read More on The Sun”And Rooney’s old team-mate Rio Ferdinand told Kop fans: “This kid  has been one of your best players. “You should be clapping him off and saying, ‘Well done’.” More

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    F1 2025 track guide: Has there been any changes ahead of the season?

    FORMULA ONE is back – with 24 weekends of packed action for fans to get excited about!F1 fans will be familiar with every track on this season’s circuit, with all 24 tracks remaining the same ahead of another year of action.The F1 2025 season has got off to a dramatic startLewis Hamilton has endured a tough start to life at FerrariCredit: GettyDespite the race locations staying the same ahead of the 2025 season, there has been a change in the order in which fans are given the races.There is a big change around with the start of the season, with Australia returning to the opening weekend, and all of weeks one through five changing in some capacity.The season will end in the same way it did in 2024, with Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounding off another season. Round nine and ten will change, as will round 13 and 14.Read more F1 newsSilverstone will remain the opening weekend of July, but F1 – nor SunSport – can give any promises on what kind of weather fans will get that weekend.SunSport can reveal all the changes to the F1 calendar ahead of 2025.F1 2025 Track GuideThe location of the 24 races has NOT changed ahead of the 2025 season, but the order in which they are happening has.The 2025 order (with 2024 order in brackets) is as follows:Most read in MotorsportRound One: Australia (2024 – Bahrain)Australia had been the opening race on the F1 calendar 22 times until 2019, but Covid forced the event to be cancelled in 2020, and it returned to third in 2022.Ferrari boast the most constructors wins here, but Lando Norris got off to a brilliant start winning the first race of the season. Winner – Lando NorrisRound Two: China (2024 – Saudi Arabia)China had been a favourite track of Lewis Hamilton’s over the years but suffered a nightmare return this year.After their opening race win, McLaren doubled down on their claim as the team to beat as Norris’ team-mate Oscar Piastri won race two.Winner – Oscar PiastriRound Three: Japan (2024 – Australia)Geographically, Japan after China makes the most sense. Norris and Piastri will have their eye on yet another win here, as McLaren have won nine times on this track.Last year’s winner: Max VerstappenRound Four: Bahrain (2024 – Japan)After the Covid crisis that shutdown the 2020 Australian Grand Prix, Bahrain had taken over number one spot on the F1 calendar.This one could be a match made in heaven for Hamilton, who has won the GP the most times, while Ferrari have the most constructors wins here.Last year’s winner: Max VerstappenRound Five: Saudi Arabia (2024 – China)This circuit has only been on the F1 calendar for four years, and was part of the controversial brake checking incident between Verstappen and Hamilton in 2021.Last year’s winner: Max VerstappenRound Six: Miami (2024 – Miami)Miami is one of THREE USA races on the F1 calendar, and has been part of the F1 calendar for three years. Lando Norris will be looking forward to this one, as he picked up his maiden F1 victory here last year.Last year’s winner: Lando NorrisRound Seven: Imola (2024 – Imola)Imola, or Emilia-Romagna, has a special place in every F1 fan’s heart. While it was being used under the title “San Marino Grand Prix,” legendary driver Aytron Senna crashed and tragically passed away while racing in the GP.Every year, it offers F1 fans the chance to remember the legendary driver.Last year’s winner: Max VerstappenRound Eight: Monaco (2024 – Monaco)Monaco is one of the most famous races on the calendar. It often sees big name celebrities and sports personalities turn up in masses, and has been held 81 times.Although, the track is famous for being almost impossible to overtake on.Last year’s winner: Charles LeclercRound Nine: Spain (2024 – Canada)The Spanish Grand Prix and Canadian Grand Prix have switched for 2025, and Lewis Hamilton will be looking to make history here, and overtake Michael Schumacher for most wins on the circuit.Last year’s winner: Max VerstappenRound Ten: Canada (2024 – Spain)The Canadian GP has been held 59 times, and much like Spain, it sees Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton tied for most number of wins on the circuit, both with seven.Last year’s winner: Max VerstappenRound 11: Austria (2024 – Austria)Despite winning seven of the 11 races prior to Austria last year, Verstappen was unable to take victory in Red Bull’s home race.The Dutch driver had been leading the race, but a collision with Lando Norris saw him finish in fifth, and saw the Brit retire.Last year’s winner: George RussellRound 12: Silverstone (2024 – Silverstone)Lewis Hamilton and Silverstone go together like two peas in a pod. The British driver has a staggering nine wins there over his career, including last year, when he looked out of form.Last year also saw a very popular qualifying session, as George Russell, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris came first, second and third in qualifying.Last year’s winner: Lewis Hamilton Round 13: Belgium (2024 – Hungary)Spa has been on the F1 calendar for over 80 years. Despite this, in 2028 and 2030, F1 fans will have to go without Spa, as it drops of the calendar.Last year’s winner: Lewis HamiltonRound 14: Hungary (2024 – Belgium)The McLaren garage was the place to avoid after the 2024 Hungarian GP, as Lando Norris had been leading, and extending his advantage to Piastri in second, but was forced to give up the lead.Piastri had been leading earlier in the race, but McLaren decided the race win belonged to him after Norris took the lead.Last year’s winner: Oscar PiastriRound 15: Netherlands (2024 – Netherlands)Max Verstappen’s home track often sees the crowd filled with shirts of orange, but it was the orange of McLaren who broke their hearts in 2024.Last year’s winner: Lando NorrisRound 16: Monza (2024 – Monza)Ferrari have typically dominated their home race, winning it 21 times. Hamilton is again tied with Schumacher for the most wins at this circuit, and will hope to bring raptures to the Tifosi in 2025.Last year’s winner: Charles LeclercRound 17: Baku (2024 – Baku)Baku has been on the calendar for seven years, and had been a favourite of Sergio Perez, but during his poor 2024 season he could not pick up a win here.Last year’s winner: Oscar PiastriRound 18: Singapore (2024 – Singapore)Singapore was the highlight of Lando Norris’ 2024 season, as he finally managed to convert a pole to a win, and held the lead for every lap of the race.Last year’s winner: Lando NorrisRound 19: Austin (2024 – Austin)Austin is the second of three American races on the F1 calendar, and is the oldest, with F1 having raced here 53 times. Circuit of the America’s has seen Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari win the most.Last year’s winner: Charles LeclercRound 20: Mexico (2024 – Mexico)Mexican fans will be without home favourite Sergio Perez this year, after he was axed from Red Bull following a poor 2024 season.However, Max Verstappen does enjoy this track, winning their five times.Last year’s winner: Carlos SainzRound 21: Brazil (2024 – Brazil)Brazil has decided many a Drivers championship, with Lewis Hamilton winning his first here, and Max Verstappen all but deciding the title last season after a poor wet weather drive from Lando Norris.Last year’s winner: Max Verstappen Round 22: Las Vegas (2024 – Las Vegas)The Las Vegas GP is the third and final race in USA on the F1 calendar. The sport of F1 is peaking in interest again in USA, after initially almost losing all interest from fans after the infamous 2005 Indianapolis GP, which saw only six cars start the race.Last year’s winner: George RussellRound 23: Qatar (2024 – Qatar)Qatar has only been on the F1 calendar for three years, and Max Verstappen has won the GP twice. Last year’s winner: Max VerstappenRound 24: Abu Dhabi (2024 – Abu Dhabi)Abu Dhabi has seen a lot of controversy and last day drama, most famously in 2021, when Max Verstappen won his first world title following Michael Masi basically throwing out the rule book. Last year’s winner: Lando NorrisFull race scheduleRound One – AustraliaPractice one – Fri, Mar 14, 1:30am GMTPractice two – Fri, Mar 14, 5am GMTPractice three – Sat, Mar 15, 1:30am GMTQualifying – Sat, Mar 15, 5am GMTRace – Sun, Mar 16, 4am GMTWinner – Lando NorrisRound Two – China – Sprint weekendPractice one – Fri, Mar 21, 3:30am GMTSprint Qualifying – Fri, Mar 21, 7:30am GMTSprint – Sat, Mar 22, 3am GMTQualifying – Sat, Mar 22, 7am GMTRace – Sun, Mar 23, 7am GMTWinner – Oscar PiastriRound Three – JapanPractice one – Fri, Apr 4, 3:30am BSTPractice two – Fri, Apr 4, 7am BSTPractice three – Sat, Apr 5, 3:30am BSTQualifying – Sat, Apr 5, 7am BSTRace – Sun, Apr 6, 6am BSTRound Four – Bahrain Practice one – Fri, Apr 11, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Apr 11, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Apr 12, 1:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, Apr 12, 5pm BSTRace – Sun, Apr 13, 4pm BSTRound Five – Saudi ArabiaPractice one – Fri, Apr 18, 2:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Apr 18, 6pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Apr 19, 2:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, Apr 19, 6pm BSTRace – Sun, Apr 20, 6pm BSTRound Six – Miami – Sprint weekendPractice one – Fri, May 2, 5:30pm BSTSprint Qualifying- Fri, May 2 , 9:30pm BSTSprint – Sat, May 3, 5pm BSTQualifying – Sat, May 3, 9pm BSTRace – Sun, May 4, 9pm BSTRound Seven – Emilia-RomagnaPractice one – Fri, May 16, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, May 16, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, May 17, 11:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, May 17, 3pm BSTRace – Sun, May 18, 2pm BSTRound Eight – MonacoPractice one – Fri, May 23, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, May 23, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, May 24, 11:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, May 24, 3pm BSTRace – Sun, May 25, 2pm BSTRound Nine – SpainPractice one – Fri, May 30, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, May 30, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, May 31, 11:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, May 31, 3pm BSTRace – Sun, Jun 1, 2pm BSTRound Ten – CanadaPractice one – Fri, Jun 13, 6:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Jun 13, 10pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Jun 14, 5:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, Jun 14, 9pm BSTRace – Sun, Jun 15, 7pm BSTRound 11 – Austria Practice one – Fri, Jun 27, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Jun 27, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Jun 28, 11:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, Jun 28, 3pm BSTRace – Sat, Jun 29, 2pm BSTRound 12 – SilverstonePractice one – Fri, Jul 4, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Jul 4, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Jul 5, 11:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, Jul 5, 3pm BSTRace – Sun, Jul 6, 3pm BSTRound 13 – Belgium – Sprint weekendPractice one – Fri, Jul 25, 11:30pm BSTSprint Qualifying – Fri, Jul 25, 3:30pm BSTSprint – Sat, Jul 26 , 11am BSTQualifying – Sat, Jul 26, 3pm BST Race – Sun, Jul 27, 2pm BSTRound 14 – HungaryPractice one – Fri, Aug 1, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Aug 1, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Aug 2, 11:30am BSTQualifying – Sat, Aug 2, 3pm BSTRace – Sun, Aug 3, 2pm BSTRound 15 – NetherlandsPractice one – Fri, Aug 29, 11:30am BSTPractice two – Fri, Aug 29, 3pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Aug 30, 10:30am BSTQualifying – Sat, Aug 30, 2pm BSTRace – Sun, Aug 31, 2pm BSTRound 16 – ItalyPractice one – Fri, Sep 7, 12:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Sep 7, 4pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Sep 8, 11:30am BSTQualifying – Sat, Sep 8, 3pm BSTRace – Sun, Sep 9, 2pm BSTRound 17 – AzerbaijanPractice one – Fri, Sep 19, 9:30am BSTPractice two – Fri, Sep 19, 1pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Sep 20, 9:30am BSTQualifying – Sat, Sep 20, 1pm BSTRace – Sun, Sep 21, 12pm BSTRound 18 – Singapore Practice one – Fri, Oct 3, 10:30am BSTPractice two – Fri, Oct 3, 2pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Oct 4, 10:30am BSTQualifying – Sat, Oct 4, 2pm BSTRace – Sun, Oct 5, 1pm BSTRound 19 – United States – Sprint weekendPractice one – Fri, Oct 17, 6:30pm BSTSprint Qualifying – Fri, Oct 17, 10:30pm BSTSprint – Sat, Oct 18, 6pm BSTQualifying – Sat, Oct 18, 10pm BSTRace – Sun, Oct 19, 8pm BSTRound 20 – MexicoPractice one – Fri, Oct 24, 7:30pm BSTPractice two – Fri, Oct 24, 11pm BSTPractice three – Sat, Oct 25, 6:30pm BSTQualifying – Sat, Oct 25, 10pm BSTRace – Sun, Oct 26, 8pm GMTRound 21 – Brazil – Sprint weekendPractice one – Fri, Nov 7, 2:30pm GMTSprint Qualifying – Fri, Nov 7, 6:30pm GMTSprint – Sat, Nov 8, 2pm GMTQualifying – Sat, Nov 8, 6pm GMTRace – Sun, Nov 9, 5pm GMTRound 22 – Las Vegas Practice one – Fri, Nov 20, 12:30am GMTPractice two – Fri, Nov 20, 4am GMTPractice three – Sat, Nov 21, 12:30am GMTQualifying – Sat, Nov 21, 4am GMTRace – Sun, Nov 22, 4am GMTRead More on The SunRound 23 – Qatar – Sprint weekendPractice one – Fri, Nov 28, 1:30pm GMTSprint Qualifying – Fri, Nov 28, 5:30pm GMTSprint – Sat, Nov 29, 2pm GMTQualifying – Sat, Nov 29, 6pm GMTRace – Sun, Nov 30, 4pm GMTRound 24 – Abu Dhabi Practice one – Fri, Dec 5, 9:30am GMTPractice two – Fri, Dec 5, 1pm GMTPractice three – Sat, Dec 6, 10:30am GMTQualifying – Sat, Dec 6, 2pm GMTRace – Sun, Dec 7, 1pm GMT More

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    ‘I’m sure he’s watching’ – Alan Shearer ‘got emotional’ over thought of his dad during Newcastle’s trophy parade

    ALAN SHEARER has claimed he will “never forget” Newcastle’s epic Carabao Cup celebrations – but wishes his dad had been there to see it.The 54-year-old cut an emotional figure as hundreds of thousands took to the streets of Tyneside on Saturday.Alan Shearer cut an emotional figure during Newcastle’s Carabao Cup paradeCredit: GettyMore than 150,000 fans lined the streets to celebrate the Toon’s first trophy in 70 yearsCredit: GettyAn emotional Shearer was asked about the impact of his father, who died last yearCredit: GettyNewcastle beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final on March 16 to win their first domestic trophy since 1955.After ending 70 years of hurt, over 150,000 fans flocked to a bus parade around the city.Shearer – a native Geordie who scored 206 goals in 10 seasons with the Toon – was a guest of honour at the event. Choking back tears on stage after the parade, the Newcastle icon said: “Yeah, unfortunately, my dad passed away last May.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”He was lucky enough to be at the [Inter-Cities Fairs Cup] final in ’69.”I just wish he could have hung on for one more year just to see and sample this.”But he would have been watching on and would’ve been as proud as I was.”Shearer’s father Alan passed away last May aged 80 following a battle with cancer. Most read in FootballThe ex-England striker opened up more on the emotional day during a new episode of podcast This Is Football.He joined Gary Lineker and Micah Richards to discuss a remarkable 24 hours in the North East.Newcastle United hold a trophy parade outside St James’ Park after winning the Carabao Cup And Shearer claimed it was “one of the best weekends ever.”He said: “It was such a pleasure to be there.”Pete Graves and Lindsay Hipgrave did the interviews on stage.”Ant and Dec were doing the interviews on the bus. One of them mentioned my dad.”I got a bit emotional. He always wanted to see Newcastle win a trophy.”Unfortunately, he wasn’t there but hopefully he’s watching.”I got a bit emotional on stage.The taste of success leaves you definitely hungry for more days like thisEddie Howe”That moment when I walked out and saw north of 150,000 people in black and white shirts, cheering my name.”That moment will live with me forever. It was really was incredible.”Shearer also revealed that even Newcastle’s players and staff were taken aback by the size of the crowds.Boss Eddie Howe gasped: “Wow. This is just incredible.Read More on The Sun”We are hungry for more, but without getting ahead of ourselves in a sense that we now have 10 huge Premier League games to go back to and try to focus on that. “The taste of success leaves you definitely hungry for more days like this.” More