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    Reason Gary Neville was absent from Sky Sports to work for another broadcaster revealed as fans question disappearance

    THE reason behind Gary Neville’s temporary switch from Sky Sports to NBC has been revealed.Viewers in England expected to see the Manchester United legend on punditry and commentary duty yesterday as his former side were hammered 4-1 by Newcastle.Gary Neville was on NBC Sports screens over the weekendCredit: NBCHe slammed Man Utd’s squad after their loss to NewcastleCredit: ReutersBut Neville was not on British TV and was instead sharing his thoughts across the pond for NBC Sports.Fans were left questioning his disappearance, with one saying: “Doesn’t he have a contract with Sky?”Another commented: “Did Gary Neville bottle Newcastle away on Sky?”And a third wrote: “Why on Earth is Neville in the USA?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe reason for the 50-year-old gracing American screens is down to a deal struck between Sky and NBC.Both companies are owned by Comcast and before the start of the Premier League season Neville agreed to being “a special contributor” for the channel.A Sky statement at the time read: “As part of a collaboration between Sky and NBC, Gary Neville will join NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage as a special contributor each Sunday throughout the 2024-25 season which will come predominantly via his live appearances for Sky Sports.”Sky Sports are working through plans for Gary to be part of NBC’s live studio coverage in New York on up to four weekends this season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”These appearances will be authorised by Sky and will not occur on any big head-to-head weekends.”We anticipate Gary’s appearances across the season on Sky Sports to be the same as the previous two seasons on the current Premier League contract.”Gary Neville slammed for asking Luke Littler ‘disrespectful question’ by darts star After Man Utd’s defeat to Newcastle yesterday, he ripped into the Red Devils, saying: “They are not a very good team. Simple as that.”My biggest worry is that there have been United teams in the last six, seven years where you thought they are talented players but they are not giving it their all.”This group of players are giving it their all, I don’t think there is a lack of effort, but they are so below the standard of quality you need at that football club all over the pitch.”Other than Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo I can’t think of any of them I would hang my hat on.”It is a really desperate situation as the squad is so poor.”Neville also laid into Arsenal during his duties in the US – but was quickly shut down, much to the delight of Gooners.Man Utd ratings vs Newcastle as Zirkzee does well before injury but dropped Onana’s stand-in has a shockerMANCHESTER UNITED’S worst ever Premier League season was confirmed with a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle.The Red Devils are now guaranteed to finish on less than 56 points, which is their lowest ever Prem total.And they can only get that high if they win ALL of their last six games.If they’re not careful, they could even finish 17th – just one spot above the marooned bottom three.It was another dark day that reflects a poor campaign for United as Newcastle carved them open with ease in the second-half.Ruben Amorim dropped keeper Andre Onana after his horror show against Lyon midweek.But stand-in Altay Bayindir had a game to forget too.Sandro Tonali’s volley, a double by Harvey Barnes and a Bruno Guimaraes finish cancelled out Alejandro Garnacho’s goal.Here is how SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse rated the United performances… More

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    Heart-stopping moment rally car DESTROYS house after smashing into it at full speed as terrified fans watch on

    THIS is the terrifying moment a rally car destroyed a house after smashing into it at full speed.The heart-stopping incident occurred at the weekend during the 41st Tenerife North Rally.A rally car destroyed a house during a crazy crashThe incident occurred in Tenerife during stormy conditionsThe Canary Island paradise was struck by heavy rain and fog instead of its usual glorious sunshine.And it had a profound effect on the race, which sees drivers from around the globe compete on narrow roads with tight turns.Spectators gathered at their homes to watch cars sail past at mind-boggling speeds.But with the wet conditions, slick surfaces resulted in two dramatic crashes at the SAME spot.READ MORE IN SPORTThe first saw Russian driver Alexey Lukyanuk slide across the road before crashing into the side of an uninhabited house.Judges paused the race momentarily to inspect the conditions before allowing the competition to resume.But later, the exact same spot saw another crash.This time, Canary Island local Yeray Lemes’ car skidded at the exact same spot.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAmazing video footage showed the vehicle bounce off one house before ploughing into the same uninhabited building as Lukyanuk.But after taking a second bashing, the house dramatically collapsed on itself, leaving spectators stunned.Spanish goalie Santiago Canizares goes off the road in his Suzuki in stunning Rally race crashOne said: “Dude wtf.”Another declared: “Who pays for the damages in this case?”One noted: “Stayed in a Villa 200 metres down the hill, those roads are crazy tight.”Another added: “What a completely predictable outcome.”Meanwhile, another accident saw driver Jan Cerny forced to retire from the race.But the Tenerife rally was eventually won by Sergio Fuentes and Teocrice Hernandez. More

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    Woman ‘sexually abused by Jesse Lingard’s grandad’ messaged star saying ‘shame on you’ after he praised him in TV show

    A WOMAN who claims she was sexually abused by Jesse Lingard’s grandad messaged the footballer saying “shame on you”, a court heard.Kenneth Lingard, 86, is accused of sexually assaulting the woman from the age of five until she was 19.Kenneth Lingard allegedly abused the woman from the age of fiveCredit: CHRIS NEILLShe messaged Jesse Lingard after he spoke in a documentary about his grandadCredit: GettyShe reported the alleged abuse to the police after watching a Channel 4 documentary that featured ex-Man Utd star Jesse.The footballer, who now plays for FC Seoul in South Korea, had praised his grandfather’s influence on his career.Liverpool Crown Court heard the woman messaged him three times on November 18, 2022. In one, the woman said: “Shame on you Jesse Lingard. Loads of lies. Your grandad Kenneth Lingard molested and sexually abused me and you know he did. Read more news”You did the documentary for money and to make yourself some kind of mental health ambassador. Well, as you say, I’m speaking out. No more silence.”In another, she referred Jesse hiding a “dark” secret that his grandfather was a “paedophile” and “child molester”.She also branded the former England star’s late grandmother Pamela an “enabler”.When she received no reply, the woman messaged a friend of the footballer who he was on holiday with at the time, the court heard.Most read in FootballShe claimed he had “no right doing that documentary” when his grandfather had “molested” her for years.The alleged victim added: “F****** cheeky twat. Shame on you Jesse Lingard.”Jurors also heard calls she made to police on the day Jesse Lingard — The Untold Story was aired.She asked officers how she could get someone “arrested for child abuse but historic child abuse?”The woman also told police she “thought it was time to speak out about the abuse I had received” after watching the show.She added: “It just made me feel ill that he was made out to be such a hero.”Lingard, of Warrington, has denied 17 counts of indecent assault.The trial continues.Midfielder Jesse joined Man Utd’s youth academy aged seven and progressed to the first team in the 2011-12 season.He made 149 appearances – scoring 20 times including in FA Cup, League Cup and Community Shield finals. Read More on The SunJesse moved to Nottingham Forest in 2022 but left a year later after an underwhelming time at the City Ground.He then joined South Korean side FC Seoul in February 2024 on a two-year deal – taking a huge pay cut on £17,500-per-week.Lingard had opened up about the influence his grandad had on him, jurors heardCredit: Getty More

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    Glam footballer Madelene Wright puts on busty display in corset lingerie and little else

    MADELENE WRIGHT has left fans stunned after showing off in a corset.The glamorous footballer is no stranger to sharing raunchy photos on social media.Madelene Wright stunned in a corsetCredit: instagram @madelene_wrightThe footie star regularly shows off on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @madelene_wrightWright boasts thousands of social media followers and often shares life updates with them, like her recent move into a new home.She also likes to tease her fans with scantily-clad outfits and showed off in lingerie over the weekend.Her followers loved the look and heaped praise on the footie star.One said: “You are a baddie 😍”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother wrote: “Watch this story by Madelene Wright on Instagram before it disappears.”A third commented: “Gorgeous 😍”And another said: “Perfection.”Her 325,000 Instagram follwoers also enjoyed getting a peek at her new pad last week.Most read in FootballShe also garnered attention with an eye-catching display wearing a bar and an open display.The ace used to play for Leyton Orient and Charlton but now turns out for Chesham United.Glam footballer Madelene Wright shows off her new glasses with smouldering video before sharing cheeky bum pic She also models on OnlyFans and has built up a significant fan base.Inside Madelene’s glamorous life as influencer, footballer and OnlyFans star…Wright lives a glamourous lifestyleShe often wows her fans with raunchy picturesCredit: InstagramMadelene has over 300k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe football also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe claimed to have made over £500,000 from the platformCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe footballer now plays for Chesham UnitedCredit: Instagram/@madelene_wrightShe has continued her OnlyFansCredit: twitter @MaddieMadeleneShe often dresses in revealing outfitsCredit: InstagramMadelene used to play for CharltonCredit: Instagram @Madelene_Wright More

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    How Premier League could boast ELEVEN teams in Europe next season with seven qualifying for Champions League

    THE PREM could still have 11 teams in Europe next season – although it needs Aston Villa to pull off the mother of all Champions League comebacks to still be on.Arsenal’s quarter-final first-leg thrashing of Real Madrid last week confirmed that England will have a fifth Champions League place next term, for the first time.Aston Villa’s second leg against PSG will be integral for other Prem clubs and their European hopesCredit: EPAFulham and Brighton could still qualify for EuropeCredit: ReutersBut if Villa were to find a way of overhauling their 3-1 first-leg deficit when Paris Saint-Germain visit the West Midlands tomorrow and go on to lift the trophy in Munich next month, that would mean six Prem teams in the competition.That would even extend to SEVEN if either Tottenham or Manchester United can progress and win the Europa League.And there is the possibility of a further FOUR places on offer if Chelsea make their status as Conference League favourites count by adding that trophy to the club’s European haul.If the standings in the Prem table were not to change between now and the end of the season, the current top five of Liverpool, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Manchester City would all earn a passage directly into the initial stage of the Champions League.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEnglish football also has three more guaranteed European slots, two in the Europa League plus one in the Conference League.But only one of those places, the second Europa League spot, would normally be awarded by a Prem finish, with the winners of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup respectively taking the automatic entries.However, a Wembley Final triumph for City or semi-final opponents Forest, or for Villa if they win the Champions League, will mean the place would revert to the Prem table.With Newcastle having won the Carabao Cup, their qualification for the Champions League would open the place in the third-tier competition.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSIf Chelsea win the Conference League AND qualify for Europe through their League position, England would have a maximum of 10 sides in continental action.However, if Enzo Maresca’s Blues blow up in the Prem but still win the Conference League it would open up the path for a remarkable English battalion next term.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be missing four defensive starters for a mammoth Champions League quarter final That could see Europa League football for Fulham and Brighton, with Bournemouth squeezing into the Conference League. More

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    Jude Bellingham ‘has to be separated from Antonio Rudiger in training ground bust-up’ just days before Arsenal clash

    JUDE BELLINGHAM allegedly had to be separated from Antonio Rudiger in a training ground bust-up ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League showdown with Arsenal.Reports in Spain claim the pair were pulled apart on Friday during a heated session at their base outside the capital.Reports in Spain claim Jude Bellingham and Antonio Rudiger had a training ground bust-upCredit: GettyReal Madrid teammates were forced to intervene ahead of the Arsenal clashCredit: GettyEl Chiringuito claims that former Chelsea star Rudiger clattered Bellingham with a rough challenge during a training game.This prompted Real’s English midfielder to bite back with a cutting insult.And it sparked a clash between the pair as teammates intervened to split them up.However, Bellingham and Rudiger are said to have quickly resolved the matter.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile it was noted that incidents at the training ground are part and parcel of the beautiful game.Their collision comes at a key moment in Real’s season.Carlo Ancelotti’s domestic and European champions are in danger of losing their grasp on both titles.Real are four points behind Barcelona in the title race with just seven games remaining.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSWhile they are on the verge of a Champions League quarter-final exit after losing their first leg against Arsenal 3-0.The two sides collide at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, with Real needing a miracle to overturn the scoreline.New footage sees raging Jude Bellingham KICK VAR monitor in frustration after Real Madrid’s last-gasp defeatAnd they will remain without three of their regular back four defenders, with Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy all missing through injury.Eduardo Camavinga is also suspended after being booked in the first leg.But Aurelien Tchouameni is available to anchor Real’s midfield after returning from suspension. More

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    Luka Modric, 39, set to become new owner of Championship club in ‘extremely random’ career move

    LUKA MODRIC is set to become a minority owner of Championship side Swansea.A deal has reportedly been agreed that sees the 39-year-old Real Madrid legend acquire a stake in the Welsh club.Luka Modric is buying a stake in Swansea CityCredit: GettyThe club are currently 12th in the ChampionshipCredit: RexThe amount of the Swans he is buying and the cost of the investment is currently unclear.But the move will not impact his ongoing playing career and he is not ready to hang up his boots just yet.The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner’s Real Madrid contract expires this summer and the club are still weighing up whether to offer him a new deal. Modric is set to join Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Nigel Morris and Jason Cohen as part-owners of Swansea.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe club changed hands in November after Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan sold their 74.95 per cent share to end their eight years at the helm.American businessman Coleman promised a “new era” when he took over the club.He said his dream was to return Swansea, who have been out of the top-flight since their relegation in 2018, to the Premier League.Coleman claimed they need to be a “Championship club not doing Championship things” to boost income.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe explained: “The new partners that I have inside of Swansea City are as fully committed as I am to helping every single day to take this club where it deserves to be.”We hopefully have the ability to reach out across the aisle to our supporters and to rebuild their trust and to work together on this fresh start here.Josh hitting the right Key for Swansea”We want to build a sustainable football club that eliminates a lot of the risks of the ever-changing economics of football.”And obviously I’m a dreamer by nature, we all want to get back to the Premier League, but we want to get there in the right way so that we can sustain that when we get there.”I for one am terribly excited about what the future holds for us. I can’t wait to see where we go.”Swansea currently sit 12th in the Championship table, eight points off the play-offs, with four games of the season to go.They are currently without a permanent manager following the sacking of Luke Williams in March, with Alan Sheehan in caretaker charge. Ex-Tottenham star Modric is one of the most decorated players this century, having won six Champions League and four LaLiga titles at Real Madrid.And fans have been left baffled by the Croatian’s unusual move of investing in Swansea.One supporter said: “This is extremely random.”Read More on The SunAnother added: “One of the weirdest things I have ever seen. Completely out of the blue.”A third wrote: “This is crazy.” More

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    Billionaire NFL owner wants to buy Crystal Palace in mega-money takeover but controversial John Textor would stay put

    AMERICAN John Textor is pushing for control at Crystal Palace — and looking for new allies.Textor, 59, had taken a backward step at the Eagles. An NFL billionaire owner is looking to buy Crystal PalaceCredit: PAIt would see controversial John Textor stay put at Selhurst ParkCredit: GettyHe thought about selling his shares and buying another outfit.However, the multi-club owner is now aiming to increase his say at Selhurst Park and may look to a fellow countryman for help.Woody Johnson, owner of NFL side the New York Jets, has been interested in a Prem buy before and was linked with Chelsea.Johnson, 77, could come in with Textor if they can do a deal with two other Americans, Josh Harris and David Blitzer, for their stake.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHarris and Blitzer have also been linked with other clubs during their time at Palace and they may  be  convinced to sell.Chairman Steve Parish is awaiting developments. For all of Palace’s success on the pitch, their behind-the-scenes picture is still messy.But they are already making plans for a sensational summer transfer swoop.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSSunSport can exclusively reveal that Palace are lining up a deal for Marcus Rashford if Aston Villa don’t sign him permanently.The England star has been on loan in the Midlands since January after joining from Manchester United.Ben Chilwell opens up on being bombed out by Chelsea before Crystal Palace lifelineRashford has five goals and three assists in 22 outings under Unai Emery.And Villa have the option to buy him for £40million this summer.But if they decide against a move, Palace are ready to come in with an offer.A source told us: “Palace are keeping a very close eye on Rashford and what happens with Villa and United.“There is a good buzz around the club at the moment and someone like Marcus is exactly the kind of player they would love to attract.“They know they would have to keep onto their better players to try and persuade Marcus to move to South London.”Woody Johnson is owner of NFL side the New York JetCredit: Getty More