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    Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE: Champions League result and updates as Kylian Mbappe hits magical HAT-TRICK – latest

    MANCHESTER CITY were dominated by Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League knockout phase play off.Kylian Mbappe scored a stunning hat-trick as Real won 3-1 on the night, and a whopping 6-3 on aggregate.The result means it is the first time in 12 years that City failed to reached the Last 16 of Europe’s elite competition.Result: Real Madrid 3 Man City 0 (Real win 6-3 on aggregate)Real Madrid team: Courtois; Valverde, Rudiger, Asencio, Mendy; Tchouameni, Ceballos, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius JrMan City team: Ederson, Khusanov, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol, Nico, Gundogan, Bernardo, Foden, Savinho, MarmoushCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Match reportHow far and how fast the mighty have fallen. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, the dominant force in English football and a major European powerhouse for so long, are now not even close.Whenever they travel away to face an elite team, City are being hammered – at Liverpool, where the 2-0 scoreline flattered them immensely, at Arsenal where they were trounced 5-1. They were soundly beaten at Juventus and Paris St Germain too. And here in the Bernabeu tonight, they were taunted, tormented, toyed with and ultimately humiliated – the mocking ‘oles!’ of Real Madrid’s supporters ringing in their ears as Carlo Ancelotti’s men ran rings around them. On the eve of this match, Guardiola claimed he had been joking when he said City had only a ‘one per cent chance’ of overturning their 3-2 first-leg deficit. Well, within four minutes, those odds looked spot-on, after Kylian Mbappe had lobbed Ederson on his way to a high-class hat-trick.  Copy linkCopiedCreating the wrong historyOptaJoe say tonight’s defeat:meant Pep Guardiola hasn’t reached the knockout round of the Champions League for the first time in his career.was City’s 13th of the season in all competitions – the most Guardiola has suffered in any single season. With three months to go…saw the earliest goal Man City have conceded in the competition since October 2018 against HoffenheimCopy linkCopiedLast 16 completePSV have beaten Juventus in extra time to round off the last-16 contenders in Friday’s draw.Some top teams in it, City will be devastated to miss out.Seeded teamsLiverpoolBarcelonaArsenalInter MilanAtletico MadridBayer LeverkusenLilleAston VillaUnseededBayern MunichFeyenoordClub BruggeBenficaBorussia DortmundReal MadridPSGPSVCopy linkCopiedNext up for Madrid?They’ll find out in Friday’s draw.But it’ll be either ATLETICO MADRID or BAYER LEVERKUSEN in the next round.A local derby or game against last season’s Bundesliga Invincibles, coached by their former midfielder.Tasty.Copy linkCopiedJude reactsJude Bellingham says winning their defensive battle was key to allowing the forward players to do the damage.He told TNT Sports: “It was a good evening and a good performance from us. It was a really enjoyable game to play in. The most important thing for us was the defensive side of the game. “We knew that once we boxed that off we could attack with more freedom and that was the key tonight and in the other game.”They [Man City] have had some injuries and we are also on the back end of that and welcoming some of the lads back. He is important for us in terms of the leadership in the dressing room, having that loud presence before the game, particularly for us younger players. When we are at full strength we are a much better team.”You always want to play teams at their best and when you see Haaland is not in the team you obviously hope it is nothing serious. He is a good mate of mine and I hope it is not too bad. “You play against what you are up against and I thought we managed it well today. They still have other players that can step in and cause damage.”Copy linkCopiedDoesn’t get easierGuardiola said his focus now is on beating Liverpool this weekend, then the next game and compete for top four.Things don’t get much easier, with Liverpool (H), Tottenham (A) and Nottingham Forest (A) the next three league games.Plymouth at home in the FA Cup looks a tricky game the way things are going too.Copy linkCopiedPep reactsPep Guardiola told TNT Sports: “After we conceded the goal it was more and more difficult.“The best team won, so congratulations to Real Madrid. Our focus is now all on the Premier League.“In the 180 minutes we had a good 30-35 minutes in the first half of the first leg.“Not just Kylian, they have a fantastic team. They deserve to go through.“It’s the first time we didn’t have a good Champions League run so we need to fight to be back in this competition again next year.“They’ll be a contender but there are other good teams. It’ll be interesting.”Copy linkCopiedFinal 16So 16 teams remain in the top competition.Well 17 at the minute as PSV and Juventus are into extra time in their play-off round.Seeded teamsLiverpoolBarcelonaArsenal Inter Milan Atletico Madrid Bayer Leverkusen Lille Aston Villa UnseededBayern MunichFeyenoordClub BruggeBenficaBorussia DortmundReal MadridPSGPSV / JuventusCopy linkCopiedKyl-er instinctKylian Mbappe says it was only logical that Madrid would reach the next round and he’s thriving now his adaptation period is over.He told Uefa’s website: “A perfect night for the team. We wanted to win. “We wanted to qualify for the next round. For us it was only logical that Real Madrid reached the next round of the Champions League.”When you play against Manchester City it is always a difficult game but we knew that at home we would be very strong. We played better as a group and we were able to give a lot of joy to the fans. We have to continue in this way if we are to win what we want to win this season.”I want to play well here, I want to make a mark on the season. I want to write history with Real Madrid. The adaptation period for me has ended and now I have to show my quality.”Copy linkCopiedFinal statsPlenty times covering Man City I’ve said they’re keeping possession for possession’s sake.No real threat, nobody to play that pass that Kevin de Bruyne does.They’ve ended up with more possession than Real Madrid tonight. Only when Madrid let them have it though.But to barely threaten the Madrid goal highlights that point earlier in this post.Copy linkCopied’Miles off it’Ex-England keeper Paul Robinson told BBC Radio 5 Live: “Manchester City are miles off it. They really are. “We have seen them lose games in the Premier League that we wouldn’t have expected them to lose. “But look in the Champions League, losing away wat Sporting, the loss at Juventus, the way that they capitulated at Paris St-Germain. “There have been signs of their form coming back in the league but tonight highlighted all the flaws that they have got.”Copy linkCopiedMan of the matchProbably no surprise that his hat trick also earned a man of the match award for Kylian Mbappe.A terrific night for him though he didn’t have to work overly hard for it.Copy linkCopiedUnwanted historySo exit from the Champions League before it even gets juicy.The damage was done in an appalling league phase and they’ll be looking back at chances missed.It’s the first time in the Pep Guardiola era and first time since the 2012/13 season that they’ve been dumped from Europe before the knockout stage really begins.Nobody could’ve seen this coming four months ago.Copy linkCopiedFull time from Martin Blackburn at the BernabeuThese two teams have produced some incredible drama in recent years – but there was none of it here. As easy as it gets for Real who completely outclassed a bitterly disappointing City side – and won thanks to Kylian Mbappe’s wonderful hat-trick. A late goal from Nico Gonzalez was no consolation at all.A rare early exit for Guardiola’s men but they only have themselves to blame for a turbulent group stage. Copy linkCopiedFULL TIMEManchester City exit the Champions League before the round of 16 with a whimper.REAL MADRID 3-1 MAN CITY – AGG: 6-3Copy linkCopied90+1 – Real Madrid 3-1 Man City (agg: 6-3)Marmoush’s free kick hits the crossbar and bounces back into the six-yard box.The Madrid defence are all sleepy and Nico drifts in all alone to tap it uncontested into an empty net.Ironic cheers from the Manchester City supporters, which in turn are cheered by the Madrid fans.Copy linkCopied90+1 – GOAL! Real Madrid 3-1 MAN CITYNico Gonzalez grabs a consolation in stoppage time.Copy linkCopied90+1 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)Another City free kick as Camavinga penalised.This one 25 yards from goal and central, so it opens up the chances someone else can take it.Copy linkCopied90 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)Two minutes added.Copy linkCopied90 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)Marmoush’s free kick sums up City’s night. Pathetic.Straight into the wall.Madrid make two more changes for the final seconds:OFF: Vinicius Jr and ValverdeON: Endrick and AlabaCopy linkCopied89 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)McAtee seems to be elbowed in the head inside the penalty area.The referee gives the foul but gives a free kick.VAR are checking it and should give a penalty. Somehow, he backs the referee’s decision and gives the free kick.That Madrid referee pressure carries some weight, eh….Copy linkCopied88 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)Khusanov does well to collect the second ball and nutmegs Asencio before striking at goal.It hurts Courtois in a sore area – that’ll wake him up – and goes behind for another corner.Copy linkCopied86 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)Savinho’s attempted cross from the left hits the first man.Gvardiol then slides a clever pass into the box for McAtee but he’s followed by Modric who gets back well to concede the corner.MADRID, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 19: Omar Marmoush of Manchester City looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City at Santiago Bernabeu on February 19, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alvaro Medranda/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)Copy linkCopied85 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)Good build-up from Madrid as Modric finds Vinicius Jr charging down the right.He pings it to the edge of the box to find Bellingham, who slides in Rodrygo on the left but his attempt at running round the ball and getting a good strike on goal isn’t great.It rolls harmlessly for Ederson to pick up.Copy linkCopied81 – Real Madrid 3-0 Man City (agg: 6-2)Another Madrid change as we countdown to the final whistle.The stark contrast of what Madrid are bringing off the bench compared to City is telling.OFF: TchouameniON: ModricCopy linkCopied More

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    Aston Villa 2 Liverpool 2: Reds drop vital points in title race as Darwin Nunez blows golden chance to win game

    SURELY they are not going to blow it. Or could Liverpool really mess this up?To be eight points clear – despite having played a game more than Arsenal – will have been beyond Arne Slot’s wildest dreams when he took over at the start of the season.Liverpool dropped two crucial points at Villa ParkCredit: GettyDarwin Nunez missed a golden chance to give Liverpool the winCredit: GettyAston Villa fought hard to earn themselves a result against Europe’s premier teamCredit: APBut after this draw at Villa Park, and it was actually a real cracker, there will be a few worried Liverpool fans out there, fearing their team are about to deliver one almighty title choke.Mo Salah struck his 29th goal of the season only for Villa to hit back with goals from Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins.Trent Alexander-Arnold equalised with a deflected shot off Tyrone Mings and although both teams had their chances, and Villa came close to grabbing a winner in the 95th minute – defeat for either team would have been harsh.So, after such a stunning season, Liverpool were always going to have a bit of a wobble and here it is. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey lost to Plymouth in the FA Cup, drew with Everton and after an unconvincing win over Wolves, failed to beat Unai Emery’s team who had not won any of their previous four Premier League games.Whether Liverpool experience a bit of a blip or a full-scale disaster remains to be seen.But what should be of comfort for Liverpool is that even if they do suffer a mind-blowing confidence crisis, you have to wonder whether Arsenal have what it takes to accept an open invitation to join the title race.On recent evidence, probably not.Most read in FootballMohamed Salah opened the scoringCredit: GettyYouri Tielemans equalised just nine minutes laterCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut after his team were pushed all of the way in Birmingham, Slot’s side must now prepare for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City and a home game against unpredictable Newcastle next Wednesday. Failure to win both matches and it really will be squeaky bum time.New footage of Arne Slot’s interaction with Michael Oliver emerges as mystery surrounds Liverpool manager’s red card Equally, although they were not at their best, you have to give Villa some credit who did well after conceding early. Marcus Rashford delivered an encouraging performance in his first start and the same applies to new arrival Marco AsensioYet the start was ominous for Villa as they were battered by Liverpool.Virgil van Dijk delivered a wild finish into the Holte End, Diogo Jota had a goal-bound shot blocked by Tyrone Mings and then steered a a header wide when he was completely unmarked.Van Dijk also avoided being credited with an own goal after sticking Rashford’s cross into his own net as the Villa no 9 – following a one-two with Asensio – was clearly offside.While this was a clear-cut decision, Villa were maybe lucky with some of Craig Pawson’s decisions.Axel Disasi was fortunate to only receive a yellow card after lashing out at Alexis Mac Allister who seemed to get a punch in the head.Yet Liverpool’s moaning soon stopped thanks to a real gift from Andres Garcia who passed the ball straight to Jota who had been looking lively all night.Jota squared to Salah who, having missed an easy header a few moments earlier, lifted the ball into the net.So, Salah’s 29th goal of the season came in the 29th minute and he will not have had an easier one this season.Ref Pawson, though, also upset the locals by not sticking to the letter of the law. Alexander-Arnold somehow avoided a booking for delaying the restart by kicking the ball away.Ollie Watkins put Villa ahead before the break with a guided headerCredit: GettyTrent Alexander-Arnold put Liverpool back level in the second halfCredit: AFPHad he been watching this, Arsenal’s Declan Rice, handed a second yellow card for a more subtle nudge of the ball earlier in the season, will have been raging.Villa responded soon after going behind. Rashford took a free-kick which he also won, and Liverpool failed in their two attempts to clear the properly. First Ibrahima Konate did not get enough distance on a header, and then Domink Szoboszlai who, rather than stick the ball behind for a corner, nodded it towards a grateful Tielemans who volleyed a shot past Alisson.You could see the belief that this gave Emery’s side and the second goal, in first half injury-time, was outstanding despite Liverpool’s grievances over a handball from John McGinn in the build-up.Watkins delivered a brilliant finish with a header but he also combined superbly with Morgan Rogers in the build-up. As Lucas Digne crossed, Watkins had timed his run from the edge of the area to a position just behind Van Dijk to meet the cross.That goal knocked the stuffing out of Liverpool and it took them 15 minutes of the second half to sort themselves out. Alexander-Arnold got his team level although his shot did take a deflection off the boot of Tyrone Mings just as keeper Emi Martinez had committed himself.Although he had been playing well, Jota was substituted, and his replacement Darwin Nunez immediately missed a golden chance. You can see why he infuriates Liverpool fans.The Uruguayan blazed over from no more than seven yards out with the goal at his mercy. A goal that would have put one hand on the Premier League trophy for Liverpool.READ MORE SUN STORIESWith nine minutes left, Jacob Ramsey delivered a calm finish beyond Alisson but he was offside. Then deep into stoppage time, sub Donyell Malen was a whisker away from scoring a dramatic winner.Only a point for Slot – but it could have been much worse. And the money is still surely on Liverpool to wrap this title up.Darwin Nunez missed a golden opportunity to give the Red the lead More

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    ‘Could this be any more random?’ – Humble Newcastle star spotted working at BUTCHERS leaving fans in shock

    FANS have been left in hysterics after Newcastle star Dan Burn was spotted behind the counter of a butchers.The defender, who earns a reported £55,000-a-week, shocked shoppers at Grainger Market in the city centre earlier today.Dan Burn shocked shoppers from behind the counter of a butchersCredit: GettyIncredible images of Burn holding meat while wearing an apron over his Newcastle tracksuit went viral on social media.The humble star, who was born in Northumberland and is a boyhood Toon supporter, posed for photos with surprised shoppers.A fan shared the snaps on X, writing: “That was amazing to bump into Dan Burn, as he serves meat in the local butchers in Granger Market in Toon.”Others were left stunned, with one saying: “Could this be any more random.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “Dan Burn what a bloke.”A third commented: “Just a normal Wednesday in town.”Burn was believed to be behind the counter of the butchers for a club initiative that sees players mix with the local community.Last year, Sandro Tonali was seen wearing a hi-vis jacket and a helmet while grafting with offshore engineers.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe Italian midfielder, who was serving a ten-month betting ban at the time, also visited students at a facility built by the Newcastle Foundation.Burn has played 31 games for Newcastle this term, missing just two matches all season.Eddie Howe determined to end Newcastle’s trophy drought in Carabao Cup final More

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    ‘Gvardiol might need ticket to get back in stadium’ – Man City star red-faced after he is ‘sent for hot dog’ by Mbappe

    KYLIAN MBAPPE humiliated Josko Gvadiol as the hat-trick hero embarrassed Manchester City.The Premier League champions went to the Spanish capital trailing 3-2 from the first leg of the Champions League play-off round clash.Josko Gvardiol was humiliated by Kylian Mbappe’s brillianceCredit: @footballontntMbappe sent Gvardiol flying with his ‘devastating’ touch insideCredit: ReutersMbappe’s finish saw Real Madrid go 5-2 up on aggregateCredit: AFPThe Frenchman gave the defender a look as he ran off to celebrateCredit: ReutersBut City gave themselves a mountain to climb soon after kick-off when Mbappe scored a clever chipped opener just four minutes into the game.He then grabbed his second in stunning fashion, embarrassing Josko Gvardiol in the process.Mbappe twisted and turned his way passed the City defence with magical quick feet before finishing clinically beyond Ederson.Real Madrid’s main man knocked the ball beyond Gvardiol and sent him flying, twisting his ankle in the process.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTo rub salt into City wounds, Mbappe pointed at him as the City star lay on the turf, laughed at his rival’s discomfort and gestured a slip with his hands as he ran off celebrating.It left TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher in awe, who said: “That’s brilliant. Gvardiol might need a ticket to get back in the stadium.”Kylian Mbappe just planted him on the turf and then planted the ball pass Ederson.”Real Madrid lead 2-0 on the night, 5-2 on aggregate, and Mbappe looks like he might run riot.”Most read in Champions LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSRio Ferdinand added: “He has absolutely laid the defender down on the floor and said ‘sit down there, watch me slot this home’.”Wonderful from Mbappe. Devastating. Lay down.”Inside Jude Bellingham’s new romance with stunning Instagram modelAt half-time, Ferdinand joked that Mbappe should have got Gvardiol a pillow.Ex-City star Joleon Lescott compared the ex-PSG superstar to the legendary Thierry Henry. Meanwhile, fans joked Gvardiol was sent for a “hot dog” and “back to Croatia”.Mbappe was not done there though, completing his hat-trick in the second-half with another stunning finish. More

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    Rangers at centre of advanced talks over stunning San Francisco 49ers takeover

    SAN FRANCISCO 49ers chief Paraag Marathe is part of a US-led Rangers takeover bid.The NFL supremo is involved in a consortium hoping to take control of the Ibrox club.Paraag Marathe, President of 49ers EnterprisesCredit: GettyMarathe speaks out at Levis StadiumCredit: GettyLeeds United chairman Marathe and fellow US business figures have held detailed talks with the Gers hierarchy in recent months.SunSport understands current board member, the American John Halsted, has been a prominent figure in bringing potential investors to the table.And this could lead to the 49ers being part of a major multi-million pound investment – should a deal be struck.Ibrox sources insist there are still plenty of hurdles to overcome as high-level discussions continue.But there is hope that an agreement can be reached with the US investors to kick off a new era at Gers.The consortium see huge potential in the Ibrox club, with possible access to the Champions League a reward for domestic success.They also view Scottish football as a prime environment to bring in young talent and adopt a successful player-trading model.Marathe heads up the 49ers Enterprises arm – which seeks to ‘oversee outside business ventures, advisory efforts, and major investment opportunities for the club’.Most read in FootballHe is also Executive VP of Football Operations for the NFL giants.Marathe orchestrated the 49ers’ takeover of Leeds in 2023 after years of investment and is driving their bid for Premier League promotion.Under the SFA’s dual ownership stance, this could limit the 49ers’ ability to snap up a Gers shareholding of over 29.9 per cent – the amount Bournemouth supremo Bill Foley was allowed to control in Hibs.Deebo Samuel facing major San Francisco 49ers punishment after taking a swing at his own teammates in shocking scenes However, there are other US investors keen to plunge money into Gers as part of a wider consortium.These figures believe Marathe’s experience of British football can be of huge significance as part of a potential deal to revive Rangers.And the 49ers – bankrolled by the York family – could extend their portfolio by investing in the Ibrox giants.Speaking at the club’s AGM last year, interim chairman John Gilligan made it clear that Rangers were open to a cash injection.The Ibrox club are currently strapped for cash after posting a £17.2million loss last year.Boss Philippe Clement was limited to just one loan signing in January, with runaway league leaders Celtic favourites to complete another Treble.The Lowdown: The San Francisco 49ersEverything you need to know about the San Francisco 49ersFounded: Established in 1946 as part of the AAFC; joined the NFL in 1949.Team Name Origin: Named after the prospectors of the 1849 California Gold Rush.Location: Based in the San Francisco Bay Area; home games played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.Team Colours: Red, gold, and white, representing the Gold Rush heritage.Super Bowl Success: Five-time Super Bowl champions (1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994 seasons).Key Players in History: Legends include Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Steve Young, and Ronnie Lott.Hall of Fame: Many inductees, including Bill Walsh, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, and Steve Young.The West Coast Offence: Known for popularising Bill Walsh’s innovative passing strategy in the 1980s.Rivalries: Major rivalries with the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, and Los Angeles Rams.Community Impact: Active in charity and youth programmes through the 49ers Foundation.But back in December, Gilligan promised fans that change was coming.He told shareholders: “There is fresh investment coming into the club.“The current investors have invested considerably over the years and are willing to do so again.“We are open to anyone who approaches us on investment.“We get approaches from all over the world from various sources.“But it has to be the right people and the right conditions and for the right amount of shares.San Francisco quarter back Brock Purdy“We don’t want one person owning the club.”Rangers’ current shareholding group is varied – with former chairman Dave King still owning around 13 per cent.Douglas Park, George Taylor, Stuart Gibson and John Bennett also have a significant amount of shares.It’s believed several of them would be willing to cut a deal for the right price, if they felt it was in the best interests of the club. The Rangers board already has strong American ties, with non-executive director Alastair Johnston vice chairman of US-based IMG – a leading sports and entertainment group.Wyoming-based Halsted became a Gers investor in 2021 through Perron Investments, LLC.There’s been a spate of tie-ins between the US sport and British football with Tom Brady is the co-owner of a Birmingham City side which has many ex-Gers stars on the payroll in the form of Scott Wright, Ben Davies and Kieran Dowell.READ MORE SUN STORIESJJ Watt is a minority investor in a Burnley side which currently sits third in the EFL Championship table. 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    Chelsea expect to complete England star Marc Guehi transfer with in-form striker also targeted in double deal

    CHELSEA are convinced they can land England centre-half Marc Guehi in the summer despite their failed January approach.Crystal Palace’s Guehi is top of the Blues’ wishlist but they also need a winger and a striker.Chelsea are confident they will bring Marc Guehi back to the club this summerCredit: GettyLiam Delap is also on Chelsea’s radarCredit: PAChelsea’s winter bid for the 24-year-old was understood to be “ridiculously low”.Palace value Guehi at £70million but, with just one full year left on his contract, they are unlikely to get that amount.Tottenham also showed an interest in January after Newcastle had four bids rejected before the start of the season – with the Toon’s biggest worth £65m.If Guehi was to sign for Chelsea in the summer, it would see him return to the club four years after he left.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe came through the ranks at Stamford Bridge after joining them at the age of seven.Guehi made just two senior appearances for Chelsea despite being part of a star-studded Under-18s side with Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Callum Hudson-Odoi that won the quadruple in 2018.The 22-time capped England international was sold to Palace for £18m in 2021 after two seasons out on loan at Swansea.Meanwhile, striker Liam Delap is on Chelsea’s radar.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSIpswich paid Manchester City an initial £15m for Delap in the summer.But his ten Premier League goals this season has raised his valuation to around £50m.’Pressure shouldn’t be on the coach’ – Gary Neville slams Chelsea board for ‘unforgivable’ mistakeChelsea are on the lookout for a new striker with options through the middle currently limited for boss Enzo Maresca.Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu are both out injured and Christopher Nkunku struggled as the No9 in their recent 3-0 loss to Brighton. More

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    Champions League prize money 2025: How much can each team earn by playing in Europe’s top competition?

    THE revamp of Europe’s elite club competition comes with an added boost to the coffers of contenders.The total prize pot for the Champions League is expected to be around £2.07BILLION this season – a huge increase on last year’s £1.68bn.There’s been an increase in prize money for the Champions LeagueCredit: ReutersHow much can each team earn by playing in Europe’s top competition?Each of the 36 League Phase clubs earned £15.6million for their participation, with £1.7m for each victory and £587k for each draw.The value of each spot in the table was £230k, therefore the club that comes second last in 35th place got double that amount, £461k, while the table-toppers got £8.3m.Clubs that placed 9th through 16th got £830k, while the top eight additionally received a £1.6m bonus.Reaching each knockout stage only results in more money being awarded – the Allianz Arena’s overall champions took home £21.1m.READ MORE IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUEPerformance-related prize money makes up 37.5 per cent (£766m) of the total pot. Of that amount, 35 per cent goes to Uefa’s recently established value pillar, which divides broadcast income based on coefficient points, while the remaining 27.5 per cent is divided equally among the 36 teams.That meant top-eight finishers Aston Villa earned LESS than play-off placed Manchester City, despite finishing above them, due to their poor coefficient.Here’s what each team have earned at the time of writing:Most read in Champions League1.Liverpool£82.9million2.Inter Milan£75.8m3.Arsenal£74.8m4.Barcelona£74.7m5.Bayer Leverkusen£72.9m6.Atletico Madrid£71.1m7.Bayern Munich£68.1m8.Paris Saint-Germain£67.7m9.LOSC Lille£65.8m10.Borussia Dortmund£65.8m11.Real Madrid£65.5m12.Manchester City£63.5m13.Aston Villa£59.5m14.Atalanta£56.1m15.Juventus£55.5m16.AC Milan£51.3m17.SL Benfica£50.5m18.AS Monaco£50m19.RB Leipzig£49.2m20.PSV Eindhoven£45.4m21.Feyenoord£45m22.Stade Brestois 29£43.4m23.Club Brugge£41.7m24.Sporting Lisbon£41m25.Celtic£38.7m26.Stuttgart£36.2m27.RB Salzburg£35.6m28.Shakhtar Donetsk£34.5m29.Dinamo Zagreb£33.2m30.Bologna£29.2m31.Red Star Belgrade£26.8m32.BSC Young Boys£25.3m33.Girona£25m34.Sparta Prague£23.9m35.Sturm Graz£23.4m36.Slovan Bratislava£18.3m More

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    Aston Villa vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Alexander-Arnold seals vital draw but league leaders drop points

    LIVERPOOL have drawn 2-2 with Aston Villa in a thrilling Premier League clash.The Reds blew the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to 10 points after Ollie Watkins and Youri Tielemans struck to complete a remarkable turnaround in the first-half.Trent Alexander-Arnold levelled it for the Reds to put Arne Slot’s side eight points clear, though they have played a game more than Arsenal in second place.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the action below… More