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    ‘It doesn’t suit you’ says brutal Jamie Carragher as fans join CBS Sports panel joking about Micah Richards’ new hairdo

    JAMIE CARRAGHER rinsed Micah Richards over his new haircut.The punditry duo teamed up together in the CBS Sports studio for the first time this year on Tuesday night.Micah Richards has shaken up his look with a new, shorter haircutCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazoThe change came in for some ribbing from Jamie Carragher in the CBS Sports studioCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazoThey were joined by host Kate Abdo and Thierry Henry for Champions League coverage on the US network.But talk quickly went off the football – and on to Richards’ fresh trim.The ex-Manchester City defender swapped up his look with a shorter, neat style.Richards, 36, is clearly delighted with the cleaner cut and proudly announced: “I look fantastic don’t I?”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut blunt Carra was having none of it – and told him exactly what he thought of the shake-up.Carragher, 46, said: “It doesn’t suit you.”Then after a stunned silence in the studio, he continued: “I’m saying that as a friend.”No, no… why? You didn’t need to.”Most read in Champions LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSRichards replied: “You’re not feeling it? I just thought new year, new me.”Abdo chipped in: “I like it, nice and cripsy, a bit shorter. If you know you know.”Micah Richards is banned from analysing Brest during CBS Sports broadcast The CBS producers then flashed up a split screen of the previous iteration of Richards’ hair with the new version. But Carragher added: “That?! I mean, honestly, you look awful. You look so cool on the other one.”Richards burst into laughter then asked: “What do I look now?”Carragher hit back: “Not cool. Why did you do that? I know [you wanted a change] but why?”Abdo then asked if the former England right-back had lasered his eyes as he appeared in the studio without his glasses.But Richards explained: “I’ve got contact lenses in because obviously I had the height with the high top.”Now when I wear my glasses, my face looks too small. It’s not right.”Carragher then quipped: “So you never needed the glasses anyway, it was all a front? “Everything about this man is an act.”‘AIN’T BROKE DON’T FIX IT’Henry asked: “Are you happy with it?”And when Richards confirmed he was, the Frenchman reassured him: “That’s the most important thing.”Carragher suggested a social media poll – before suggesting the hair “looks like you’ve got a hat on” – while Abdo implied Richards may have had a hair transplant. That prompted a brilliant reaction from the three ex-footballers but Richards insisted: “I have not been to Turkey, not a chance. Wow. This is a grilling.”And the studio descended into chaos once more when Carragher joked he thought Richards had only been to Turkey to have his teeth done. Plenty of fans weighed in with their views on Richards’ new trim on Twitter.One said: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I don’t agree with Carra a lot of times, but I find myself having to admit that he’s right on this one.”Another replied: “This is the cutest Micah has ever been. We love the new look Micah.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA third added: “I gotta say I agree with Carra on this. He does look younger and fresher with his old style.”And a final user commented: “I think he looks better with the short hair personally. I actually did hate the longer hair on him.”Richards has ditched the glasses after going shorter on topCredit: Getty More

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    Kyle Walker’s Man City career OVER as AC Milan agree 12-month loan move – but deal end’s Rashford transfer interest

    KYLE WALKER is to join AC Milan after agreeing a 12-month loan deal, SunSport can reveal.The Manchester City skipper, 34, is expected in Italy in the coming days before being unveiled to the Rossoneri.Kyle Walker has agreed a move to AC MilanCredit: GettyIt brings an end to a glittering career with Manchester City, for now at leastCredit: AFPThe England full-back won six Premier League titles at the EtihadCredit: ReutersHe was poised to join their fierce city rivals, Inter, after telling City of his desire to quit the Etihad but talks broke down over his wages.AC Milan have now agreed a deal that will see the Serie A giants pick up the majority of his £150,000 weekly pay packet.The deal brings Walker’s glittering eight-year career at City to a close – for now at least – and ends Milan’s long-running interest in Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford.Under strict Serie A rules, clubs can only sign one British player a year. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLA source said: “The deal is done. Kyle is keen to get to Italy as soon as possible for the formalities.”He’s excited about the future and can’t wait to pull on the famous shirt.”He’s now an AC Milan player.”FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMost read in FootballThe race to sign Walker began just over a week ago after he informed the club he wanted to quit.Boss Pep Guardiola revealed his desire to leave after his side’s 8-0 mauling of Salford in the FA Cup.Roy Keane fumes at ’embarrassing’ Kyle Walker dive during Man City’s clash against Man UtdWalker was left out of the squad for the tie and was missing days later for the 2-2 draw with Brentford.Guardiola revealed: “Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad.”He asked after the Treble, when Bayern Munich wanted him, but the offer was not good enough.”I prefer to play players whose mind is here. Kyle asked to explore but it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen because you never know.”We cannot understand the success that the club had these years without Kyle. It is impossible.”He has been our right-back and given us something we didn’t have. He’s been amazing.”But now in his mind, for many reasons, he would like to explore if he can go to another country to play his last years.”Incredible trophy haulWalker has won 17 major honours with City since his £50million move from Tottenham in 2017.His accolades include six Prem titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Champions League.He ruled out a move to the Saudi league to keep alive his chances of winning more England caps.He feared a move to the Middle East would almost certainly end his chances of becoming the first black player to reach 100 caps for the Three Lions.He currently has 93 and would need to make the plane for the World Cup next year to reach the historic milestone.A source said: “He not about to give up on that dream. He’s achieved so much already – but 100 England caps would be his crowning glory.READ MORE SUN STORIES”To achieve that, he’s going to have to give everything. He knows his career is coming to an end but he’s not done yet.”Don’t write him off.” More

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    How Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal will pocket huge windfall if they finish in top eight of Champions League table

    LIVERPOOL, Arsenal and Aston Villa are set to receive major financial windfalls if they finish in the top eight of the Champions League.The Premier League trio occupy first, fifth and eight place respectively in the 36-team table after Tuesday night’s games.Liverpool currently top the Champions League table and are on course to receive a hefty bonusCredit: GETTYArsenal will also receive a sizeable bonusCredit: GETTYAs will Aston Villa, who were eighth after their loss to MonacoCredit: REXEach of the teams participating in this season’s revamped competition will take home a guaranteed £15,744,700.But thanks to the new league ranking bonus system, as well as they’re final position in the table, they’re all in line to receive whopping bonuses.The overall bonus sum for the tournament is split into 666 equal shares which were initially each valued at £232,516 – the amount the last-placed team in the competition will receive.The 35th-placed side will take home two shares, which will be allocated until the table-topper is given 36 shares.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs it stands, current league leaders Liverpool will pocket a whopping £8,370,576 for 36 shares.Fifth-placed Arsenal are set to take home 33 shares, which equate to £6,742,964.Aston Villa, meanwhile, are on course to rake in £6,975,480 as a seventh-placed finish will earn them 30 shares.The shares, however, will be increased due to the undisputed prize money for draws – which increase the pot by £591,675 each time.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTeams will also receive an additional £1,775,445 for each win they notched in the group stage.That means Liverpool’s seven wins have pocketed them a staggering £12,428,115.Aston Villa star Jhon Duran kicks water bottle in fury after he is sent off against NewcastleArsenal and Villa’s respective four wins apiece, meanwhile, have so far earned them £7,101,780.Arsenal will be back in Champions League action on Wednesday night, welcoming Croatian big boys Dinamo Zagreb to the Emirates.Villa, meanwhile, will look to bounce back from their defeat to Monaco against Scottish champions Celtic next Wednesday. More

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    Robert Sanchez hasn’t solved Chelsea’s riddle… there’s only ONE other keeper more error-prone in Premier League

    IT IS HARD to know what is more worrying for Chelsea fans.That their error-prone keeper Robert Sanchez is fighting for his reputation having dropped another clanger at a key moment.Robert Sanchez has failed to convince many that he is the long-term Chelsea No1Credit: APSanchez flapped at a corner, and Wolves poked home for 1-1Credit: GettyOr that the club is sticking by him and has no concrete plans to bring in a replacement during the January transfer window.Chelsea’s owners have spent more than £1billion on players to fill every position that doesn’t require gloves and the feeling is that despite recent blips they are slowly getting there.Wingers come and go like London tube trains. Midfielders too. The defence has been reshuffled more times than a deck of cards in a West End casino.But the goalkeeping conundrum remains at Stamford Bridge despite several changes of manager, even ownership.Read More FootballSanchez is directly responsible for four errors this season that have led directly to goals.Two came in one match – against Brighton back in September. The fans in the Matthew Harding Stand behind him are only just getting their breath back.That puts him second only to Arijanet Muric of struggling Ipswich in the Premier League relegation zone.Chelsea bought Sanchez last minute 18 months ago for £25 million, to fill a gap between the posts when Kepa Arrizabalaga dropped a bombshell that he was off on loan to Real Madrid for a year.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThey are standing by him – for now anyway. But there’s lot of expectation on the shoulders of teenager Mike Penders, on loan at Genk until the summer.Sanchez was signed on the recommendation of top bod Ben Roberts – head of global goalkeeping. The pair had previously worked together at Brighton.The Biggest January Flop Signings In Premier League HistorySources at Stamford Bridge say that Sanchez is talented but that he is too ‘pro-active’. That he wants to go the game when a keeper should let it come to him.Serbian Djordje Petrovic arrived shortly before Sanchez in the summer of ‘23. He has since been farmed out on loan to Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg.Dane Filip Jorgensen is understudy to Sanchez but can be erratic. Kepa is now on loan at Bournemouth but wants to stay for good.Not since Thibaut Courtois and Petr Cech have Chelsea found a solid performer who can occupy the posts long term and stop the punters having heart attacks.Filip Jorgensen is Chelsea NO2 – but is somewhat erraticCredit: GettySerbian Djordje Petrovic was bought, then loaned outCredit: GettyYet while they have looked outwards at the transfer market they have said goodbye to several homegrown keepers who may have done just that.Jamie Cumming was on the bench the night Chelsea won the Europa League by trouncing Arsenal in 2019.Jamal Blackman played for England up to Under-19 level. He was on the bench for a Premier League game in 2011 and won the FA Youth Cup. but he reached a ceiling after ten more years trying to make an impression and left.Pole Marcin Bulka is riding high with Nice, who are fifth in French Ligue 1. He spent three years trying to make a breakthrough at Stamford Bridge between 2016 and 2019 before leaving on a free transfer to find a new path.Nathan Baxter, 26, is chasing promotion with Bolton Wanderers in League One. He went on loan seven times to prove himself but hit a glass ceiling and left a year and a half ago.There is no guarantee that any of these keepers would have been any better than Sanchez, Petrovic or Jorgensen. The point is that Chelsea have not been willing to try.And the issue is not confined to the current ownership at Chelsea. It is a historic problem caused by the volatile way of life at Stamford Bridge.A Blues insider said: “With the way managers are under so much pressure at Chelsea, why would they take a risk with a keeper?“With midfielders, strikers, defenders, you can bring a kid on from the academy and give them a run out and see how they do.“You can’t bring a young keeper on for 20 minutes then take him off again.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt’s just not that kind of role.“And if you make a mistake and it causes a goal, after three or four matches like that the manager is facing the sack.”Chelsea ratings vs Wolves: Chalobah back with a bang but Sanchez drops 2/10 horror showBy Lloyd CanfielCHELSEA made sure to send their fans home happy on Blue Monday thanks to inspired performances from their defenders.Goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella and then a Noni Madueke finish created by the returning Trevoh Chalobah covered up a pretty quiet attacking display and a mistake from their goalkeeper.Lloyd Canfield rates how Blues’ stars got on against Wolves…Robert Sanchez – 2Up to his usual tricks when passing out from the back, gifting it to the Wolves attack waiting to pounce on a mistake.That was before he dropped an in-swinging corner, gifting Wolves an equaliser before half-time.Reece James – 9Was tasked with arguably the hardest job of the night, stopping Wolves’ threatening left side of Ait-Nouri and Cunha, the latter of whom he dominated throughout the game.Was strong defensively, always stepping in with a tackle at the crucial moment and drove the team forwards well too, always offering a shot with his lethal long-range efforts.Tosin Adarabioyo – 8Continued his impressive hot-streak in front of goal of late as he reacted first to a loose ball in the box and finished like a striker.The ‘Uncle’ of the Chelsea side at just 28-years-old had another game to be proud of.Trevoh Chalobah – 9His first game back in a Chelsea shirt after being recalled from his loan at Crystal Palace couldn’t have gone much better.The fans chanted his name throughout as he proved strong in the air and imperial across the ground.Slide tackles, blocks, headed assists, the lot. Trev had it all but a clean sheet tonight and a goal to his name tonight (Which he could’ve had as well).Marc Cucurella – 8Solid defensively and came up with a crucial goal to restore Chelsea’s lead.A great right-footed finish as he was falling to the floor saw the Spaniard prove why he is so good inverting from fullback.Moises Caicedo – 7Started brightly, putting a bad game last time out behind him and was back to the Caicedo that Chelsea fans have loved this season.Recovered well from what looked like a nasty tackle to put in a good a strong second-half performance too.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 6A rare Premier League start offered KDH to show what he can do, and maybe put himself in the shop window for a January move.Was combative in midfield, and his flick for Marc Cucurella’s goal proved why he can be a threat in the Premier League as he was in a great position.Noni Madueke – 8A quiet first half was met by a wicked second half in which we saw the same Noni Madueke we saw in the reverse fixture after his infamous Instagram mistake.He was Chelsea’s most dangerous attacker on the night, with a great cross leading to Marc Cucurella’s goal, before stealing in to head home Chelsea’s third of the night.Cole Palmer – 4The ice cold superstar we’ve become accustomed to seeing seemed a bit off the boil tonight.He came under a few more nasty tackles and seemed a bit put off by that after carrying an injury in the week.Pedro Neto – 4Was jeered and booed by the visiting fans of his former club throughout the game.Despite some dangerous running, he failed to really create anything meaningful and looks better on the right-hand side.Nicolas Jackson – 5Had one good run in the first half, but was otherwise pretty quiet.He did improve in the second half, as his hard work won the free-kick which Chelsea added their third goal from and he did put the ball in the back of the net, only for the linesman to rule it out as offside.SUBSJadon Sancho (Pedro Neto, 62) – 6Chelsea instantly looked better when he came on.Just seems to add a layer of control to the Blues on the wing, and showed more of the flair and good feet we’ve been getting used to from him here.Axel Disasi (Reece James, 78) – 5Fans weren’t best pleased with him simply coming on, and would’ve preferred to see Josh Acheampong.That said, he did nothing wrong.Malo Gusto (Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, 78) – 6Did well in the few minutes he had to play, nothing spectacular but was solid on the left side.Tyrique George (Noni Madueke, 83) – 5Wasn’t given enough time to make a meaningful impact on the game.Joao Felix (Cole Palmer, 83) – 5Wasn’t given enough time to make a meaningful impact on the game. 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    EFL match delayed in opening minutes following medical emergency in crowd at Bolton v Charlton

    BOLTON’S League One clash against Charlton suspended due to a medical emergency with a fan taken to hospital.Play was halted in the early stages of the game between two teams chasing promotion to the Championship.Bolton players gathered before kick-off in a crucial clash against CharltonCredit: RexOnly 1min 43secs had been played before the whistle was blown.Bolton posted on X: “There has been a stoppage in play due to a medical emergency in the crowd. “We will update as and when we know more.”Supporters rushed to post their well-wishes to the fan on social media.Read More FootballMeanwhile inside the Toughsheet Community Stadium, the person was given a round of applause by both sets of fans as they were moved by medics.The Bolton News reports that the “person [was] now being moved on a backboard to the stretcher at the side of the stand. They are being moved to the tunnel area.”The match restarted after a delay of around eight minutes, with the club then posting: “The game has now resumed. “Our thoughts are with the supporter who has fell ill and we will update when we hear more on the situation.”Most read in FootballCharlton also posted on X, writing: “We send our best wishes to the supporter impacted.”At half-time, Wanderers gave a further update, posting: “Following a medical incident in the crowd during the opening minutes of tonight’s game, Wanderers can confirm that a supporter has been taken to Bolton Hospital for further treatment.”Our thoughts and prayers remain with the supporter.”Bolton are currently sitting two places outside the play-off spots in League One.Manager Ian Evatt has come in for some criticism from fans for his side’s inconsistent form this season.They have lost three, won two and drawn one of their last six league games.Charlton, meanwhile, are also chasing the play-offs, currently in 11th spot with 35 points from their 25 games played.Bolton are chasing a League One play-off spotCredit: Getty More

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    Monaco 1 Aston Villa 0: Unai Emery’s side dealt blow in race for Champions League top eight in front of Prince William

    ASTON VILLA discovered the hard way.The last place in the world you can afford to be poor is Monte Carlo.Aston Villa suffered a slip-up in their Champions League campaignCredit: GettyPrince William was in attendance at MonacoCredit: EPAWilfried Singo headed in from close range to break the deadlock on eight minutesCredit: APUnai Emery brought his Premier stars to the millionaires’ playground in the South of France.But in front of watching royalty – Villa fan Prince William – his side performed like paupers.Wilfried Singo’s first-half header was enough to sink Villa who had 82 minutes to put things right but never came close.They trudged off at the end, deservedly beaten by Monaco’s energetic kids.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLQuite simply, Villa ran out of ideas like a gambler who has run out of chips at Monte Carlo’s famous Casino.A win here in the Principality – which hosts the most glamorous and famous Grand Prix in the world – would have seen Villa enter the home straight in pole position.Instead, they looked as if they had run out of gas – and at times they were the pits.Now they face a huge test of their bottle at home to Celtic next Wednesday.Most read in Champions LeagueBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesIt is a must-win game if Villa are to finish with 16 points and hopefully qualify as one of the top eight.But they will need to go through several gears if they are to pop the champagne once they hit the chequered flag.Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher revisit Premier League predictions with Champions League chasers tipped to go downEmery raised eyebrows with his team selection as he handed Emi Buendia his first Champions League start.Less unexpected was his decision to start Ollie Watkins ahead of Villa’s top scorer in Europe, Jhon Duran.The Colombian’s three goals in this competition were three more than Watkins has managed this term.But to be fair to the England striker, he is in a rich vein of form right now after scoring in his last two games against Everton and Arsenal.Emery did manage to upset one section of the crowd with his selection, however.Emi Martinez’s inclusion was a no-brainer for the Spaniard but it didn’t go down well with the Monaco fans who booed him every time he touched the ball.French fans will never forgive the big Argentine goalie for his antics in the World Cup final when his housery helped his nation defeat France in the final.Villa actually carved out the first half-chance of the night when Lucas Digne delivered a deep cross to the back post.But Leon Bailey sent a weak header into Radoslaw Majecki’s arms, then collided with Christian Mawissa and required treatment.Villa seemed intent on hurting themselves because moments later Tyrone Mings was short with a pass to Youri Tielemans and Maghnes Akliouche sped in to rob the Belgian.The Monaco winger thundered in a shot which was deflected for a corner off Ezri Konsa.But once again Villa were sloppy from the corner and they paid a heavy price.Lamine Camara whipped in a tempting outswinger and Thilo Kehrer soared above Mings to power in a header.Martinez reacted instinctively to beat the ball out but defender Singo pounced to head home the rebound as Villa’s defenders stood still.It was Monaco’s third goal from a corner in this season’s Champions League – the joint-most of any side along with AC Milan.So Villa can’t say they weren’t warned.Monaco’s tails were up and Martinez had to rescue Villa with a brilliant dive and parry to deny Akliouche after Tielemans gave the ball away cheaply in midfield.Villa tried to respond but Morgan Rogers skied a shot over on the half-volley and Majecki plucked a curling Digne free-kick out rather acrobatically.Buendia was Villa’s most creative player and threaded the ball through to Bailey whose shot was palmed high over by Majecki.The Pole in Monaco’s goal was beginning to frustrate Villa and he was at it again in first-half stoppage time.Buendia played in Watkins who drilled a low shot towards the far corner but Majecki got down brilliantly to touch the ball around his post. However seconds later Villa had a huge let-off when Minamino played in Akliouche who had the goal at his mercy.But the 22-year-old French Algerian panicked and blazed over.Villa carved out an early opening after the break but Rogers’ shot, with the outside of his boot, flew agonisingly wide when he seemed set to score.However, Villa had another let-off when Akliouche stole in behind Villa’s defence to prod the ball home from Vanderson’s cross – only to be flagged offside.Emery had seen enough and sent on Jhon Duran to partner Watkins as Bailey made way.But Monaco were proving more than a match for Villa and it took a stunning sliding tackle from Mings to block Aleksandr Golovin when the substitute seemed certain to score on the breakaway.READ MORE SUN STORIESDuran had one last attempt with an overhead kick which flew over.But it was too little, way too late for Villa.Monaco still have hopes of finishing in the top eightCredit: APDenis Zakaria attempted a very acrobatic effortCredit: APMorgan Rogers was unable to weave his magicCredit: ReutersUnai Emery’s men face Celtic next week at Villa ParkCredit: Reuters More

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    Man Utd outcast Marcus Rashford’s camp ‘meet Barcelona director Deco for talks but transfer hinges on two other stars’

    MARCUS RASHFORD’S representatives have reportedly held talks with Barcelona over a winter move.The England international revealed in a bombshell interview late last year that wants to LEAVE Manchester United for “a new challenge”.Marcus Rashford wants to leave Manchester United for a ‘new challenge’Credit: ReutersBarcelona are understood to be keen on signing the wantaway strikerCredit: PAThe La Liga giants’ sporting director Deco has reportedly met with Rashford’s repsCredit: GettyA number of clubs are understood to be interested in acquiring the 27-year-old’s services this month, including Barcelona.And it’s claimed the Catalan club have made overtures to bring the Red Devils star to the Nou Camp.That’s according to Sport, who claims the LaLiga giants’ sporting director – former Chelsea star Deco – has met with Rashford’s team to discuss a potential transfer.A move to the Catalan capital, however, is said to hinge on Eric Garcia leaving the Nou Camp and a resolution over Ansu Fati’s future being reached.READ MORE ON RASHFORDUnited academy graduate Rashford stunningly revealed his desire to leave Old Trafford in an interview last December.He dropped the bombshell after being exiled by new Red Devils gaffer Ruben Amorim.He told journalist Henry Winter: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.”When I leave it’s going to be, ‘No hard feelings.’Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United.”That’s me as a person. If I know that a situation is already bad I’m not going to make it worse.Which Manchester United stars should stay and go?”I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person.”When I leave, I’ll make a statement, and it will be from me.”Amorim said of Rashford’s revelatory interview: “It is a hard situation.”I understand these players have a lot of people around them, making choices that are not the first idea from the player.”They chose to do the interview as it is not just Marcus.”Monaco are said to prepared to pick up a large chunk of Rashford’s £315,000-a-week wages, although the forward himself is ready to play again for United if he is needed. More

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    Teenager, 17, arrested after investigation into sick social media abuse against Kai Havertz’s wife Sophia

    A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of sending vile and abusive messages to Arsenal forward Kai Havertz’s wife Sophia, cops have said. Sophia revealed she was subjected to horrific online abuse following Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester United.Kai Havertz’s wife Sofia revealed she received vile messages from fans on SundayCredit: Instagram/@kaihavertz29Havertz missed a penalty against Man UtdCredit: AFPSophia shared screenshots of several DMs she had received on social mediaCredit: InstagramHertfordshire Police said the boy, 17, was snarred on “suspicion of sending malicious communications” during the social media abuse probe against Sophia.Havertz, 25, missed a penalty in his side’s shootout loss at the Emirates on Sunday.The ex-Chelsea man saw his spot-kick saved by United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir as the Gunners crashed out of the competition.Havertz also spurned a glorious chance to nab a late winner for Arsenal during extra time, blasting a shot over the bar despite being in front of the net.After full-time, Havertz’s wife Sophia shared screenshots of several DMs she had received on social media.Each one was filled with sick abuse aimed at the German influencer, 25, who announced her pregnancy in November.Sophia’s caption on the first screenshot read: “For anyone to think it’s okay to write something like this is so shocking to me.“I hope you are so ashamed of yourself.”Most read in FootballA second caption from Sophia on another message added: “I’m not sure what to even say but please guys be more respectful.“We are better than this…”Sophia and Havertz started dating in 2018 while the forward was still at Bayer Leverkusen.She followed him to Chelsea when the Blues paid £62million to sign him in 2020.And Sophia is now a regular fixture at Arsenal, who signed Havertz from Chelsea for £65m in 2023.The couple got engaged that same summer in lavish celebrations.And they got married in July 2024 after Havertz’s Germany was knocked out of Euro 2024.Sophia announced she was pregnant in NovemberCredit: Instagram @ kaihavertz29 More