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    Four-time F1 world champion snubs comeback for FARMING apprenticeship but leaves door open to Le Mans race

    SEBASTIAN VETTEL has ruled out a return to Formula One as he pursues a new career in FARMING.Green-fingered Vettel, 37, won four F1 drivers championships in a row between 2010 and 2013 with Red Bull.Sebastian Vettel has revealed he has started an apprenticeship in agricultureCredit: GettyHe left the Racing Bulls to join Ferrari in 2015, where he stayed until joining Aston Martin in 2021. Vettel left the motorsport in 2022 and has since promoted several environmentally friendly initiatives.And his latest adventure has seen the German take up an apprenticeship in agriculture.During an appearance at an awards ceremony in Braunschweig, Germany, Vettel told RTL: “I am actually going to school.READ MORE IN F1″I am doing an apprenticeship in agriculture.”Asked whether he was looking to become a full-time farmer, he said: “Not quite. It is basically a condensed form of it. After that, I can run my own business.”This area fascinates me. I find it extremely exciting when it comes to the future of agriculture.”Vettel lives with his wife and three children on a farmhouse in Switzerland.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe has been a long-term champion of being climate-friendly and was one of the main voices who spoke about the cause during his days in F1.Speaking about his life with his three children, he said: “With the three kids, there is enough to do anyway. F1 Driver Salaries in 2024: How Much Do They Make? “My life is much quieter than it used to be. I don’t travel as much anymore.”However, Vettel has not completely closed the door on a return to motorsport and teased a possible appearance at Le Mans in the future.He said: “I’m not returning to F1.”But Le Mans could be an option.”Vettel won 53 races and scored 122 podiums during his F1 career. He is the youngest-ever F1 world champion, a title he took from Lewis Hamilton.Max Verstappen emulated Vettel after being crowned a four-time world champion in Las Vegas last weekend, once again with Red Bull.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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    Max Verstappen’s MUM ‘could have been one of the best F1 drivers of all time’ but gave up dream at 21

    MAX VERSTAPPEN could have been following a Formula One legacy crafted by his mum.The Dutchman was crowned a four-time World Champion during the Las Vegas Grand Prix.Max Verstappen’s mum Sophie Kumpen was a champion in kartingCredit: Instagram @sophiekumpenChristian Horner believes she was among the best ten drivers in the worldShe gave up her dream of racing in F1 to raise Max and sister VictoriaCredit: Instagram @sophiekumpenAfter marrying Jos Verstappen in 1996, Kumpen gave birth to Max in 1997His father, Jos was an F1 driver, but Verstappen’s mum, Sophie Kumpen was also a champion in karting and could have been a motorsport great in her own right.That is the view of Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, who made a stunning claim that she was even among the “top ten drivers in the world”.As quoted by Marca, Horner said: “I competed against her in 1989, in the Junior Karting World Championship. “In that race, there were very talented drivers, such as Jan Magnussen, Jarno Trulli, Giancarlo Fisichella or Dario Franchitti. READ MORE IN F1″And she was among the top ten drivers in the world, without a doubt.”Eddie Jordan is also a huge advocate of her talents and insists she should not be forgotten in the conversation when people speak about Verstappen’s racing tutelage.Speaking to the On the Formula for Success podcast, Jordan said: “Don’t forget that it’s not all about his [Verstappen] dad [Jos], who drove for me as well, but his mother actually is just the best at karting. “She was absolutely an institution. She was amazing.”Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd it isn’t just F1 team bosses who Kumpen, 50, commands the respect of, with 2009 world champion Jenson Button also heaping praise on her. He said: “Sophie, Max’s mother, was a fantastic driver. Max Verstappen chokes back tears as he thanks Red Bull on team radio after winning fourth F1 world title”When I was racing karting in 1995, she was my partner. I saw how she drove, I know she was very good.”Belgian-born Kumpen started her career in racing at the age of 11 and was the national champion of karting at the age of 16 competing against men.She also finished ninth in the world championships of the Formula A category. But it is her 1995 victory in the Andrea Margutti Trophy, where she beat F1 cult hero Trulli, that stands as the highlight of her career.However, Kumpen quit racing at the age of 21 after getting married to Jos in 1996 before having two children together, Max in 1997 and Victoria in 1999, and deciding to prioritise raising them over her motorsport career.Speaking to Marca, she reflected on how the difficulties of being a wife and mother and the logistics of travelling so much meant she had to give up on her dream.Women in F1Only five female drivers have officially competed in Formula One.The first of these was Maria Teresa de Filippis in the 1958 and 1959 seasons for Maserati and Porsche.Only one has managed to score points in F1, with Lella Lombardi scoring 0.5 points during her career from 1974–1976.Her three seasons in the motorsport also mark her as the most experienced with 17 races (12 starts) to her name with March, RAM and Williams.Olympian skier Divina Galica MBE is the only British female driver to grace the sport but failed to qualify to start a race in three attempts.South Africa’s Desiré Wilson and Italy’s Giovanna Amati in 1980 and 1992 also attempted to qualify to start an F1 race but were unsuccessful.Female drivers have competed in testing events, with Jessica Hawkins being the latest woman to test an F1 car in 2023.However, Susie Wolff was the last driver to take part in an active F1 session in 2015.Wolff is now the director of the F1 Academy scheme for female drivers.She said: “I wanted to get to Formula 1. I had already tried some cars, but I married Max’s father and I had to make a decision. “He was an F1 driver and we travelled a lot. “So I gave up on my dream, but now I’m having a lot of fun seeing that my son is doing what I wanted to do.”Verstappen himself has even spoken about his mother’s racing career when in conversation with Horner.After Horner said “she was very good,” Verstappen cut him off to say: “But then she got married to my dad.”Kumpen and Jos stayed married for 12 years before they got a divorce.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile Kumpen never made it to F1, she did return to the track in 2013 once more in 2013 during the Formido Swift Cup.However, her return ended in a crash resulting in a broken vertebra.Kumpen gave up her racing career to raise Max and sister VictoriaShe said she is having fun seeing Verstappen do so wellCredit: Instagram @sophiekumpenKumpen beat F1 cult hero Jarno Trulli in her karting careerKumpen returned to the track in 2013 but crashed out and broke a vertebraCredit: RexF1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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    Dream Team managers can repeat Caoimhin Kelleher ‘trick’ with Fraser Forster following Guglielmo Vicario’s ankle injury

    DREAM TEAM managers have been presented with an opportunity to repeat a useful trick.Guglielmo Vicario (£3.1m) has been ruled out for the foreseeable future having undergone surgery on a fractured ankle.Toittenham’s No1 sustained the injury against Manchester City on Saturday and bravely played through the pain to keep a clean sheet at the Etihad and contribute to his side’s impressive 4-0 victory.No timescale has been given in regards to the Italian goalkeeper’s rehabilitation at the time of writing but he will surely be unavailable for several weeks.Are you watching closely?Credit: Dream TeamDream Team bosses don’t like to see players get injured and most will wish Vicario a speedy recovery but it’s simply a fact that incidents such as this create an opportunity in the world of fantasy football.Suddenly, Fraser Forster (£1.8m) is in line to start between the sticks for Spurs over the busy festive period.The 36-year-old is the established deputy having played three games this season, two in the Europa League and one in the Carabao Cup.Currently available for just £1.8m, he is ridiculously affordable for a player who is now a starter for one of the more prominent Premier League clubs.TOTTENHAM’S DECEMBER FIXTURES:Fulham (h)Bournemouth (a)Chelsea (h)Rangers (a)Southampton (a)Manchester United (h)Liverpool (h)Nottingham Forest (a)Wolves (h)Most read in FootballForster should get plenty of minutes across the next few GameweeksCredit: GettyIf this strategy sounds familiar it’s because many Dream Team bosses have followed the same path with Caoimhin Kelleher (£2.6m) recently.The Irish keeper has deputised for the injured Alisson (£5.1m) with aplomb across the last five Gameweeks.In that time, Kelleher has notched 40 points from seven outings via three clean sheets and 19 saves, including one to deny Adam Armstrong (£2.7m) from the penalty spot.The 26-year-old is currently level with Andre Onana (£4.2m) as the most in-form asset in his position.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 NOWKelleher has provided excellent value for money while Alisson has been sidelinedCredit: GettyGaffers who opted to recruit Kelleher not only freed up some budget to invest elsewhere, they have been rewarded with a steady stream of points.However, with Alisson having returned to training, Kelleher’s time as starting keeper for the Reds is coming to an end.In this sense, Forster’s emergence as a viable option is perfectly timed.Granted, this latest interpretation of the reserve goalkeeper trick is not quite as appealing as Spurs are not as strong as Liverpool and, with all due respect, Forster is not as reliable as Kelleher – the latter would be first choice at several other top flight clubs.That being said, Forster’s current price of £1.8m is hugely inviting.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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    Roy Keane ‘set to have BODYGUARD for Liverpool vs Man City’ after Sky Sports pundit’s heated row with Ipswich fan

    ROY KEANE and his fellow Sky Sports pundits are reportedly set to be protected by bodyguards for their coverage of Liverpool vs Man City this weekend.Keane was caught up in a fan altercation at Portman Road on Sunday, ultimately offering to meet an Ipswich Town fan “in the car park” following a barrage of abuse from the supporter.Roy Keane and his fellow Sky Sports pundits will be protected by security guards for Liverpool vs Man CityCredit: GettyKeane was caught up in a row with an Ipswich Town fan at the weekendCredit: https://x.com/adenLFC4lifeThe Manchester United legend was ushered away from the incident by Sky production staff and Jamie Redknapp after things got heated on the touchline.And according to The Mail, security staff are expected to be alongside the Sky Sports team for their coverage of Sunday’s big game.They claim that Sky’s standard procedure includes a risk assessment on each fixture, with those games deemed high risk resulting in security staff accompanying pundits through public areas. It’s reported that a big game such as Liverpool vs Man City is expected to be considered high risk and therefore will have security staff present at Anfield.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe process is no different to how Sky normally approach their fixtures and security, it just so happens that their next televised game is a big game and considered as high risk.It’s claimed that Sky have no plans to increase their security efforts going forward.Sky Sports pundits Jamie Redknapp, Kelly Cates and Izzy Christiansen have all been asked to help investigate Sunday’s incident by the broadcaster.Keane has found himself caught up in fan drama during Premier League fixtures in the past.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIn June, Arsenal fan Scott Law was given a three-year banning order by magistrates and ordered to pay £764 after head-butting Keane after a dispute in a lounge at the Emirates Stadium.That incident occurred following the Gunners’ win over Man Utd in September 2023. ‘If he wants to pay’- Roy Keane accepts Ruben Amorim’s offer to meet Man Utd legend live on TVKeane has recently spoken out about his career as a pundit, hinting that he won’t keep going for much longer given the treatment he receives from fans.He said: “I’ll struggle for the next 10 months doing this. I love football, but the hassle of matches, getting to games, and the hassle of fan.”I was in court a few months ago with somebody headbutting me. Do you think I enjoy that side of it? Absolutely not.”The games are fine [but] getting to the games, parking up, people shouting your name, good stuff, bad stuff, it’s a nuisance. Being a pundit in 10 years? No.” More

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    Cristiano Ronaldo warned he risks being displaced as ‘biggest name’ in Saudi Pro League

    MOHAMED SALAH would displace Cristiano Ronaldo as the biggest name in the Saudi Pro League if he makes the move from Liverpool, according to ex-Manchester United star Lee Sharpe.The 32-year-old’s Liverpool future is currently in doubt, with his contract set to expire next June.Mohamed Salah would become the biggest player in the Saudi Pro League if he joins, according to an ex-United starCredit: GettyCristiano Ronaldo is currently the face of the leagueCredit: ReutersOn Sunday he revealed he is yet to receive a new offer from the club.Salah even suggested he is more likely to leave than stay at Anfield come the end of the season.Following Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Southampton at St Mary’s, the winger said: “Well, we are almost in December and I haven’t received any offers yet to stay in the club. I’m probably more out than in.”I’m not going to retire soon so I’m just playing, focusing on the season and I’m trying to win the Premier League and hopefully the Champions League as well.Read More in Football”I’m disappointed but we will see.”Salah has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia over the 18 months.Al-Ittihad pushed to sign him in a huge £170million transfer last summer, but Liverpool rejected the bid.With the winger potentially in line to leave Merseyside in a free transfer next year, he could be the subject of a huge transfer battle among several Saudi clubs.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSEx-United winger Lee Sharpe claims Salah is better than RonaldoCredit: GettyAnd if he were to join the star-studded Pro League, he would become the biggest name.That is according to ex-Man Utd winger Sharpe, who claims he would dominate the division.Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears as 39-year-old becomes first player EVER to score 900 goalsSharpe told Racing Tipster: “I can only imagine Mohamed Salah would go to Saudi Arabia, as I don’t think anyone else will be able to afford him.”There’s also nowhere else he could go in Europe that’s a bigger club, with a bigger fanbase, crowd and atmosphere than he has at Liverpool – he’s not going to go to Manchester United, that’s for sure!”He’ll likely just want to secure his future and have an easier life in Saudi.”If he did go there, he’d be the biggest player in the Saudi Pro League – he’s still young and fit enough to dominate.”We see Cristiano Ronaldo doing well over there, but I think Salah is a better player and a bigger name than him these days.”Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher admitted he was “disappointed” with Salah’s comments during an appearance on Monday Night Football.He said: “Of course, there’s been discussions. Right now, there’s obviously a big difference in valuation, how Salah and his agent value themselves, in terms of length of contract, and how Liverpool do. “So the reason Liverpool wouldn’t have offered a contract yet is because Mo Salah will turn it down.”They’re still in talks, I’m desperate for them to meet in the middle.  But I must say, I am very disappointed with Mo Salah. That interview last night…”Liverpool have Real Madrid in midweek and Manchester City next weekend. That’s the story for Liverpool right now. “And Mo Salah, we’re aware – certainly the local reporters near the club – that in seven years he’s stopped in the mixed zone twice.”That’s absolutely fine. But he stops for the third time away at Southampton on the back of winning Liverpool the game and putting that out.READ MORE SUN STORIES”If he continues to put comments out or his agent continues to put cryptic tweets out, that is selfish.”That’s thinking about themselves and not the football club.” More

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    Gary Neville admits he ‘can’t see what’s going to happen’ with Man Utd conundrum as he names likely winners under Amorim

    GARY NEVILLE has outlined who he believes will be the big winners at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim.The Portuguese boss took charge of his first game with the Red Devils on Sunday, scraping a 1-1 draw with Ipswich.Gary Neville has named five stars who he believes will be winners under Ruben AmorimKobbie Mainoo will be one of the stars Amorim turns to later this seasonCredit: GettyMarcus Rashford scored after 81 seconds but United were unable to control the game before Omari Hutchinson scored an equaliser, while Andre Onana made two huge saves from Liam Delap to avoid defeat.Amorim appeared to be frustrated on the sidelines throughout the game, with SunSport exclusively revealing how the 39-year-old scored the performance a five out of 10.However, with many stars only recently returning from injury or ruled out of the game, Neville believes there will be changes made to the starting XI going forward.Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville, 49, spoke about how the two wide centre-backs would need to be able to go out and play in the full-back positions.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe club legend named Noussair Mazraoui and Luke Shaw as two key stars in those roles.Meanwhile, in midfield, Neville said Manuel Ugarte would be a winner due to his previous experience with Amorim.He continued: “I think it’s how you fit in the likes of [Marcus] Rashford, [Alejandro] Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes.”You know with that system you have two wing-backs, you have a back three and you have a two in front, it’s then that three where the two he likes to play come inside.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”You wonder about Amad [Diallo] who obviously played wide but with Garnacho, Rashford, [Rasmus] Hojlund, [Joshua] Zirkzee and Fernandes there’s that conundrum of attacking players where I can’t quite see what’s going to happen.”I think [Kobbie Mainoo] and Ugarte play in midfield. I think they’re absolute certs.Is Amad Diallo the key to transforming Ruben Amorim’s attack at Manchester United?”Shaw is a certainty to play, I think he would be anyway in back four or three.”I think ultimately you’ll end up with [Leny Yoro] as the right centre-back with that energy and pace.”The winners will be the ones who are adaptable and who can interchange from a three to a four.”Neville then went on to draw from his own experience playing in a back-three with England.He added: “When we played in back-five with Terry Venables or back-three with Glenn Hoddle the outer centre-backs do have to be able to go out wide.”So the ones who are more flexible and agile will be the winners.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAmorim takes charge of his first game at Old Trafford on Thursday with a Europa League clash against Bodo/Glimt.He then sees his side host Everton at home on Sunday before an away trip to Arsenal.Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Onana saves Amorim from embarrassment in first game as bossMANCHESTER UNITED began the Ruben Amorim era with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich.Marcus Rashford needed just 81 seconds to put the Red Devils in front at Portman Road, tapping home an Amad Diallo cross.But Ipswich hit back when Omari Hutchinson’s strike flew in via a deflection off Noussair Mazraoui.And it was the newly-promoted side who looked likelier to get a winner in the second half.Here is how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett saw the performances of the Man Utd players…ANDRE ONANA – 7/10United’s best player. Two key stops to deny Liam Delap but no chance for the deflected Omari Hutchinson goal.Then delivered an 87th minute save to keep out an effort from Conor Chaplin.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 5Slotted in on the right of the three-man defence but unfortunate with the deflection for the goal.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 5Has been suspect this season and will probably be better suited to a back three although still given a tough time by Delap.JONNY EVANS – 5The 36-year-old was targeted by Ipswich for his lack of pace and no surprise he was replaced.AMAD DIALLO – 6Did incredibly well to bomb past Jens Cajuste and deliver the cross for Rashford’s early goal but offered little else.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5Some nice touches going forward but too lightweight in this position in front of the back three.CASEMIRO – 4Lucky to start ahead of Manuel Ugarte and was really poor.Struggled throughout before being subbed and could maybe have got a block to the Hutchinson shot.DIOGO DALOT – 5Not suited to left wing-back although stayed there when Luke Shaw arrived because the English international replaced Evans in the back three.BRUNO FERNANDES – 5Some of his link-up play was fine but United need a captain who can inspire this team and Fernandes is not the man.Sent a free-kick flashing past the post with 12 minutes left.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5Twice called over by Ruben Amorim in the first half for instructions.Denied by a decent save from Aro Muric 50 seconds into the second half.MARCUS RASHFORD – 6Criticised for his basketball trip to New York so to score after 80 seconds was two fingers up at his critics – but did not offer much after that.SubsUgarte (for Casemiro 56 mins) – 6Shaw (for Evans 56 mins) – 6Hojlund (for Rashford 67 mins) – 5Zirkzee ( for Eriksen 67 mins) – 5Mount (for Garnacho 87 mins) – 5Amorim needs A LOT of time on training pitch to fix Man Utd… unfortunately he won’t get it, writes Charlie WyettIN theory at least, the only way is up for Manchester United, writes Charlie Wyett.We are nearly a third of the way through this Premier League season and it is still staggering to see United lurking in 12th place.They have managed just four wins with a goal difference of 0. Only Everton, Crystal Palace and Southampton have scored less.It is certainly not a false position and a point at Ipswich illustrated the massive job that Ruben Amorim faces.United’s fans sang the name of their new manager throughout the game.They also gave the players rapturous applause on the final whistle and although this was an improvement on some of the performances this season, the bar has been set pretty low.The club’s optimistic supporters will see that their team is only six points off the top four.  Ultimately, though, it is difficult to see United even reaching last season’s final position of eighth as they look worse.United’s patched-up defence will improve – and a three-man formation at the back will help them – but you have to wonder where the goals are going to come from. Marcus Rashford struck after 81 seconds and then went missing for the rest of his 68 minutes on the pitch.Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee were also introduced in that double change midway inside the second half but added absolutely nothing. What a terrible couple of signings they have proved to be and United’s fans would swap both of them for Ipswich’s Liam Delap.Amorim did not celebrate the Rashford goal and paced around his technical area throughout looking uneasy.Each time there was a break in play, he called over players for instructions.Alejandro Garnacho headed over to the touchline on a couple of occasions while there were also words for Diogo Dalot, Casemiro and Jonny Evans.Amorim, a manager with infectious enthusiasm, will be hopeful he can get his message across to all of the players in the next few weeks.But the problem for the Portuguese coach is that this was the first of 10 games in the space of 33 days.What he really needs are spells on the training ground without a midweek game but he does not have that luxury. More

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    ‘I’ll never forget that image’ – Theo Walcott reveals how bizarre Arsene Wenger moment convinced him to join Arsenal

    THEO WALCOTT has revealed how Arsene Wenger convinced him to join Arsenal.Walcott joined the Gunners from Southampton in 2006, before making his debut for them as a 17-year-old.Theo Walcott has revealed how Arsene Wenger convinced him to join ArsenalCredit: PA:Press AssociationWalcott revealed one ‘unusual’ thing he will never forget about Arsene WengerCredit: AFPThe 35-year-old lifted the lid on the deal that took him to North London amid interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and a late offer from Manchester United.Speaking on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, he said: “There was [options for me]. Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd came in with a very late bid which I wasn’t aware of at the time.”[But] To be honest my mind was already made up as soon as Arsene Wenger got involved. “I remember going back to his place with David Dein.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”His sofa was a little bit lower than this and his legs were higher than his actual face itself being how tall he was.”(Laughing) I’ll never forget that image it was very unusual.”And Thierry Henry of course was a player that I was really inspired to learn from.”As soon as I had Arsenal involved I just want to go there and play with him.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”It was my dream to play with someone like ‘that’ and if you ask any kid if they want the opportunity to play with their star they’re going to do it.”And it was an easy option.” Fans can’t believe Theo Walcott’s ‘shocking’ blind ranking of top 10 Champions League stars and ask ‘is this a prank?’Walcott had the chance to play with Henry for one season before he departed for Barcelona.However, having become one of the main figures at the Emirates, Walcott was still at the club when Henry made his return in 2012.He was substituted off the field moments before Henry’s famous late winner against Sunderland.Walcott scored 108 goals in 397 games for the Gunners overall.He eventually left the club in 2018 to join Everton.After 85 appearances with the Toffees Walcott returned to Southampton, initially on loan in 2020.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe switch was made permanent the following summer, with Walcott starring for the Saints for another two seasons before announcing his retirement.He also earned 47 caps for the England national team, scoring eight goals.Walcott said playing with idol Thierry Henry was a major factor in his decision to join ArsenalCredit: EPATheo Walcott career statsArsenal (2006-2018): 397 appearances, 108 goals, 73 assistsHonours: FA Cup x3, Community Shield x2Southampton (2005-2006 + 2020-21 on loan + 2021-2023): 82 appearances, 10 goals, five assistsEverton (2018-2021): 85 appearances, 11 goals, nine assists More

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    Fabio Carvalho’s dad tells his son to ‘leave this club’ in now-deleted post on Brentford’s Instagram page

    FABIO CARVALHO’S father has urged his son to leave Brentford following the Bees’ goalless draw with Everton on Saturday.Brentford played out a 0-0 draw with the Toffees at Goodison Park as Thomas Frank’s side extended their dismal away form.Fabio Carvalho has been urged to leave Brentford by his fatherCredit: AlamyThe star’s dad appeared to comment ‘son, you have to leave this club’ under Brentford’s Instagram postCredit: XBrentford have now failed to win in any of their six away games this season, losing five and drawing once.And it seems that the dad of summer signing Fabio Carvalho has had enough as he urged his son to leave the club that he joined just over three months ago.In the comments section of Brentford’s full-time post on Instagram, an account appearing to be Carvalho’s dad Victor wrote: “Son, you have to leave this club”.The comment, which has since been deleted, comes after Brentford forked out £27.5m to lure Carvalho away from Liverpool this summer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the 22-year-old attacking midfielder has struggled for regular minutes under Thomas Frank since his move to West London.Carvalho has made just two Premier League starts this season, often being used as an option off the bench by Frank.While Saturday’s draw with Everton was the first time that the Portuguese youth international has failed to get on the pitch whatsoever.Carvalho may be swayed by his dad’s advice with the former Red previously admitting that it was his father that helped convince him to join Brentford in the first place.Most read in FootballCarvalho has made just two starts in the league this seasonFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAfter arriving at the Gtech Community Stadium, Carvalho told the club’s official outlet that his dad had told him to keep an eye on the Bees for a while.He said: “I’ve watched a lot of Brentford, especially when they played against teams in the top six: they always put in a fight and that’s exactly what you want to see.Jamie Carragher slams Mo Salah over ‘selfish’ interview after Liverpool star reveals he’s ‘more out than in'”When I was on the bench for Liverpool for the away game two seasons ago [3-1 win], Brentford were all over us!”But I’ve been keeping an eye out for Brentford; my dad watched the Benfica [pre-season] game because he’s a massive Benfica supporter and said, ‘Look, Brentford have got a good team!’”Who are these famous footballers? More