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    Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe SPLITS UP with Olympic legend Sir Ben Ainslie… but Ineos chief won’t quit sailing

    SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has SPLIT UP with an Olympic legend in his sailing team.Sir Ben Ainslie has left Ineos Britannia America’s Cup sailing team.Sir Ben Ainslie has left Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos sailing teamCredit: GettyThe four-time Olympic champion is reported to have had a strained relationship with Ratcliffe.It is claimed that the two did not see eye-to-eye on the plans for the next America’s Cup.Ineos released a statement that claimed that Ainslie and the team could not agree on terms following the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona.However, it has insisted that the team will continue to compete in the America’s Cup under the ‘Britannia’ name.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLRatcliffe has not addressed the exit of Ainslie but did add his own statement to the news.The Manchester United co-owner was adamant that he was “proud” of developing British sailing and that he has no plans to quit sailing.He said: “I am enormously proud of what we achieved in Barcelona in developing a British boat that was truly competitive for the first time in decades.”It set new benchmarks for British sailing, including winning the Louis Vuitton Cup for the first time, and taking races off the Defender in the finals for the first time in 90 years.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”We will now build upon this for the 38th America’s Cup through the INEOS challenge and already have 100 scientists and engineers working on the design of our AC38 yacht.”Ainslie won medals at five Olympic games from 1996 onwards.Fury as Sir Jim Ratcliffe cuts ties with charity helping Man Utd legendsIneos statement in fullIneos will enter a challenge for the 38th America’s Cup under the team name INEOS Britannia after parting ways with Sir Ben Ainslie.Unfortunately, INEOS Britannia and Sir Ben could not find agreement on terms to move forward following the conclusion of the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona.INEOS Britannia has appointed Dave Endean as CEO, who brings immense experience in sailing and the America’s Cup. INEOS will also continue to leverage the design and technology expertise of the Mercedes F1 Team under the guidance of Technical Director, James Allison.Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman of INEOS said: “I am enormously proud of what we achieved in Barcelona in developing a British boat that was truly competitive for the first time in decades.”It set new benchmarks for British sailing, including winning the Louis Vuitton Cup for the first time, and taking races off the Defender in the finals for the first time in 90 years.”We will now build upon this for the 38th America’s Cup through the INEOS challenge and already have 100 scientists and engineers working on the design of our AC38 yacht.”More details on the INEOS Britannia challenge will follow in due course.He claimed gold at four consecutive names between 2000 and 2012.Since his victory at London 2012 he has been aiming to win the America’s Cup for Great Britain in a British boat.However, all of his attempts have ended without coming first.Last year’s event in Barcelona was won by New Zealand as they retained the trophy. More

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    ‘Everything in this club is failing’ – Eagle-eyed Man Utd fans spot something very wrong with Amad Diallo’s training kit

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans made jokes at their club’s expense after taking a look at Amad’s dodgy training kit.United have had troubles on and off the pitch this season.Amad Diallo’s training top featured an upside-down crestCredit: ReutersThey are 13th in the Premier League table having lost 10 of their 22 league games, with Ruben Amorim even smashing a TV following their defeat to Brighton at the weekend.Off the pitch Sir Jim Ratcliffe has attracted criticism for his cost-cutting measures, which has led some to poke fun at the latest mishap.Players gathered for training as normal but there was one anomaly – Amad’s training top.That is because the United crest on the jacket was upside down.READ MORE ON MAN UTDFans joked that it has epitomised the state of the club in recent weeks.One reacted saying: “If you want to realise the depths of broke we are, Amadis wearing a tracky top off DH Gate”The club, and crest, is truly upside down.”Another added: “Lmfao what on earth.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA third wrote: “As bad as being 13th in the league table 🙃🤡”And another commented: “We’re that broke huh?”Ole Gunnar Solskjaer destroys La Liga giants in first game with Besiktas as Man Utd fans work out exactly how he did it More

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    Man Utd and Chelsea owners ‘shortlisted to buy stake in London-based team’ who host matches at iconic stadium

    THE OWNERS of Manchester United and Chelsea could reportedly be set to buy a stake in cricket team London Spirit.The Hundred cricket side currently plays at the iconic Lord’s Stadium in the capital.The London Spirit has a value of £140millionCredit: GettyTodd Boehly is reportedly one interested party in the teamCredit: GettyThe Glazers have also been shortlisted for a stake in the sideCredit: GettyThe Hundred has been running since 2021 and is a spin on the traditional formats of cricket as innings are just 100 balls long.Sky News have claimed that the owners of the Red Devils and the Blues are in the running to purchase a stake.The report has suggested that the two have been shortlisted to secure a stake in London Spirit.The team are one of the most respected in the competition due to playing at the “home of cricket”.READ MORE ON SPORT In 2024, the Mail claimed that the ECB are hoping to entice American investment into the competition.This may have been boosted by the success of Major League Cricket from 2023.However, the likes of Chelsea’s Todd Boehly and United’s Glazers will face stiff competition.It is believed a group of technology company owners and financiers are also interested.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIPL team Lucknow Super Giants owners RPSG Group are also claimed to be in contention.London Spirit have a reported value of £140million.Gary Neville to make special request to broadcaster over future plans Bids are expected to be finalised at the end of the month and is being overseen by the Raine Group.Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has been linked with the Trent Rockets.It has been reported that the Greek businessman is keen on adding the Hundred side to his sporting empire.England cricket fixtures 2025T20 vs India: Jan 22-Feb 2ODI vs India: Feb 6-12Test vs Zimbabwe: May 22-25ODI vs West Indies: May 29-Jun 25T20 vs West Indies: June 6-10Tests vs India: June 20-Aug 3ODI vs South Africa: Sept 2-7T20 vs South Africa: Sept 10-14ODI vs Ireland: Sept 17-21Ashes vs Australia: Nov 21-Jan 8 2026 More

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    Hoffenheim vs Tottenham LIVE SCORE: Latest Europa League updates as Spurs look to push towards top eight of table

    TOTTENHAM travel to Hoffenheim for a huge Europa League clash TONIGHT.Under pressure gaffer Ange Postecoglou has just 13 senior players at his disposal for this evening’s crunch European tie.The Spurs boss will know how crucial three points in Germany could be for his side’s quest to secure a top-eight finish in the league table.Kick off time: 5.45pm GMTTV channel: TNT Sports 2Live stream: discovery+CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below… More

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    Fans say Sheffield Wednesday ‘should be shut down’ after serving £5 Philly cheesesteak as MLS side ask ‘what is this?’

    FANS demanded Sheffield Wednesday “be shut down” for their attempt at serving a £5 Philly cheesesteak.And the experts in America could not believe what they had witnessed from Hillsborough.The Philly cheesesteak on offer at Sheffield Wednesday was blasted onlineCredit: Jam PressPopular X account Footy Scran posted the shocking photo online on Wednesday night before the 2-2 draw with Bristol City.The caption simply read: “Philly cheesesteak at Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) – £5.”But it was the accompanying picture that did the damage – and left users aghast.The so-called Philly cheesesteak included two almost-grey dry slabs of questionable meat, some crusty unmelted cheese, a couple of stray peppers and an unappetising bread roll. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLFooty Scran put out a poll asking if the food counted as “scran” or “no scran”.Unsurprisingly from more than 23,000 votes, a whopping 88 per cent voted “no scran”.And it led to a wave of hilarious responses – including some who did not even know what or who Sheffield Wednesday are. One said: “Proof that whatever Sheffield Wednesday is, it should be shut down. Or at least get a visit from Gordon Ramsay!”Most read in ChampionshipBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesAnother wrote: “That’s a hate crime.”A third added: “Bro I’ve had prison food that looks better than this.”Champions League club send Micah Richards shirt with very cheeky nickname on the back thanks to his Brest obsession A fourth typed: “Can you not share photos like this when I’m eating. Ruining my dinner.”A fifth joked: “Looks like a lung transplant.”A sixth replied: “I would not let my dog eat that.”A seventh quipped: “Is that tree bark?”An eighth commented: “Looks like it came out of a time capsule…”And even MLS club Philadelphia Union got involved – clearly defensive about their local cuisine.They simply asked: “What is this lol.”Sheffield Wednesday are not the only English football team to come under fire for their far-from-Michelin-star stadium catering. Alfreton Town’s chips, mushy peas and gravy left plenty to be desired.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd Northampton Town’s pathetic excuse of a hot dog left some fans suggesting the tin foil it came in looked more appealing.Doncaster Rovers, however, got it spot on with their sumptuous Chippy Tea Butty complete with a fishcake, chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce. Northampton’s hot dogs did not go down wellCredit: X @FootyScranDoncaster impressed with their stunning fishcake, chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce buttyCredit: @drfc_official More

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    Italy boss tells Federico Chiesa he needs to LEAVE Liverpool after playing just 21 minutes all season

    ITALY boss Luciano Spalletti has urged Federico Chiesa to quit Liverpool this month.The winger, 27, moved to Anfield in a £10m cut-price summer deal from Juventus but has struggled to make much of an impact.Italy boss Luciano Spalletti has urged Federico Chiesa to quit LiverpoolCredit: GettyThe star, who helped the Azzurri to win the Euros in 2021, finally got off the mark for Arne Slot’s side against Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup this month.However, Chiesa has only managed 21 minutes of action in the top-flight for the Prem leaders and the last of his 51 caps for Italy came at Euro 2024.Now his national manager Spalletti has called for the attacker, who wants to fight for his place at Liverpool, to push for a return to Serie A.He said: “Yes, I would be very much in favour of having Chiesa under our watch in terms of the level of our football, to reintegrate him because those who have this quality of looking you in the eye and breaking the line in front of them to get to the next one… There aren’t many of them.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Indeed, he must get more consistent playing time.”When asked if he felt Chiesa’s move to England had been a failure, he added: “I don’t know, but perhaps now he knows some things that will help him develop further.“I think he can help any team in any league, but some steps forward in terms of physical impact are required.”There was speculation Chiesa could leave on loan this month in search of regular minutes.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSerie A league leaders Napoli, currently managed by Antonio Conte, are thought to be the front runners for his signature.Fiorentina and Inter have also been linked, but Napoli are best-placed to secure his services.Sky Sports presenter praised by fans after rarely-seen move in interview with Liverpool matchwinner Darwin NunezIt’s claimed that Chiesa’s agent, Fali Ramadani, held a meeting with Liverpool’s representatives in which both parties agreed to allow the forward to leave on loan this month. More

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    Transfer recommendations for Gameweek 21: Cody Gakpo among tempting options ahead of European double headers

    THE same six clubs that fulfilled two fixtures in Gameweek 20 are set to pull double duty again in Gameweek 21.As a result, you may already be well prepared but allow us to propose some transfer recommendations as usual.There’s probably no need to suggest obvious names such as Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.8m), Dejan Kulusevski (£4.3m) and Phil Foden (£6.4m) but that’s them mentioned anyway, just in case you have been unable to see the wood for the trees lately.Cody Gakpo (£4.8m)Gakpo averages six points-per-game this seasonCredit: Dream TeamGenerally speaking, when Dream Team bosses have opted for another Liverpool attacker to accompany Mohamed Salah (£8m) they have selected Luis Diaz (£3.7m).The Colombian winger remains a perfectly viable option but it’s worth noting that Gakpo is nine points ahead in the overall rankings.Both players have scored 12 goals and provided four assists but the Dutchman has enjoyed more success of late.Having been rested against Lille, Gakpo is virtually guaranteed to start at home to Ipswich on Saturday – the Tractor Boys lost 6-0 to Manchester City last time out.And surely the 25-year-old will get some minutes against former club PSV in midweek?Ollie Watkins (£5.2m)Watkins scored against Arsenal last weekendCredit: ReutersAston Villa have the luxury of two home fixtures in Gameweek 21, against West Ham and Celtic.The Hammers have lost four of their last five games, conceding 15 goals in that time.Most read in FootballWatkins will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing a team in disarray having banked 49 points across the last four Gameweeks.Unai Emery revealed that Morgan Rogers (£3.7m) was “a little bit sick” after the Villains’ defeat to Monaco in the Champions League, perhaps a reason why the affordable midfielder mustered just three points this Gameweek.However, the 22-year-old remains a good option under the assumption his illness doesn’t worsen.Leandro Trossard (£3.6m)An alternative optionCredit: EPAA genuine differential here as the Belgium international currently features in just 3.2% of teams.No Arsenal player has taken more points from the last three games than Trossard, who has registered a goal and three assists in his last 183 minutes.The Gunners travel to 17th-placed Wolves at the weekend before a trip to Girona in midweek – the La Liga outfit have lost six of their seven Champions League games this season.All things considered, it’s a favourable double header for Mikel Arteta’s troops.If Trossard doesn’t float your boat, you may prefer Gabriel Martinelli (£4m), Martin Odegaard (£4.9m) or Kai Havertz (£4.5m).Or if you think it’s wiser to target clean sheets, Gabriel (£5m) is your man – he doubles up as a potent threat at set-pieces.Newcastle FavouritesSouthampton’s defence will do well to resist this double actCredit: ReutersAway from the European double headers, Eddie Howe’s side are next in line to face relegation-bound Southampton.This match-up was more appealing before the Magpies lost 4-1 to Bournemouth but Alexander Isak (£6.3m), Anthony Gordon (£5.4m), Lewis Hall (£4.4m) and Bruno Guimaraes (£4.7m) could easily cash in on the south coast.READ MORE SUN STORIESLooking further ahead, Newcastle are one of only four teams with two fixtures in the diary for Gameweek 22 so this strategy is not just a one-week punt.Confirm your transfers for Gameweek 21 before Saturday’s 1:30pm deadline.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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    Giant rodent walks across road at Milan airport as fans wait for Kyle Walker’s arrival ahead of AC Milan transfer

    A GIANT rodent appeared at Milan airport as fans waited for Kyle Walker to arrive ahead of his switch to AC Milan.The Manchester City star is set to join the Italian side on loan until the end of the season.A giant rat walked across the tarmac at Milan Linate AirportFans were awaiting Kyle Walker’s impending arrival amid his loan switch to AC MilanCredit: SplashFans gathered at Milan Linate Airport for the impending arrival of the right-back, but were instead greeted by a giant rodent.The animal waddled across the tarmac as fans questioned what it was doing at an airport.Walker, 34, landed in a private jet and left the airport in a black BMW.A source told SunSport: “The deal is done. Walker is excited about the future and can’t wait to pull on the famous shirt.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWe also understand that the Serie A giants have agreed a deal that will see them pick up the majority of his £150,000 weekly pay packet.There has been interest in Walker from their city rivals Inter but a move could not be agreed due to his wage demands.Saudi Arabian clubs were also keen on the 34-year-old and offered him a lucrative contract.But Walker has aspirations to get back in the England setup under Thomas Tuchel and therefore was keen to still play at the highest level.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe informed Pep Guardiola he wanted to leave this month amid a dip in form.Man City have signed defender Abdukodir Khusanov this month and are closing in on forward Omar Marmoush.Kyle Walker lands in Italy to complete AC Milan loan deal More