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    Fuming Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca delivers two-word X-rated response to critics in fiery press conference

    FUMING Enzo Maresca told the snipers to Eff-off during an explosive press conference – in front of his young daughter.The raging Chelsea boss let rip after his youthful side held their nerve to win 1-0 at Nottingham Forest to finish fourth and qualify for the Champions League.Enzo Maresca told the snipers to Eff-off during an explosive press conferenceMaresca has endured widespread criticism from fans and critics all season and his playing style has often come under fire.But after sealing Chelsea’s return to the Champions League after a two-year absence – with the youngest squad in Premier League history – Maresca stuck two-fingers up to his detractors.Then dropped the F-bomb in front of stunned reporters and his child, who he had brought into the press room with him.”I didn’t have any doubt to be honest about the players,” Maresca rapped. “The doubt was from outside.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”All the ones that have the answers or the ones that have the truth, they were saying that we are too young, we are not good enough.”They were waiting for Aston Villa to drop points for us to achieve the Champions League.”They were saying that we were not able to win on this pitch because we are too young, because we are not experienced.”Unfortunately for them, they have all been wrong. All the ones that have the truth and have the answer to everything.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”So in English, how do you say? Eff-off to all of them!”Maresca will now take his triumphant players to Poland for Wednesday’s Uefa Conference League final against Real Betis with their confidence soaring.Levi Colwill SWEARS in live Sky Sports interview as Chelsea ace hits out at pundits after Champions League qualification_1 “We are in business where the people judge us because of the results,” he said.”City lost here. Arsenal drew here. Liverpool drew here. Chelsea won. It’s not easy. The players showed how good they are.”Today, in case we were not able to win the game, probably all of you judge this season a disaster, but it was not a disaster.”We have all been going in the same direction – the noise was more from outside than inside.”From January onwards we played many good games, today we achieved an important target for this club and we’re happy.”Now from tomorrow we start to prepare for the Wednesday final and then it’s time to prepare for next season.In English, how do you say? Eff-off to all of them!Enzo Maresca on Chelsea critics “For sure we deserve to play in the best European competition and that is the Champions League.”If we are able to win on Wednesday, overall we can say it has been a very good season.”Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo couldn’t hide his disappointment after his side’s stellar season fizzled out at the end as they failed to win any of their last four home games.But their total of 65 points was more than double last season’s 32 points.He said: “We are disappointed. But in a couple of hours you will look back and realise it’s been a good season.“It has been very demanding, especially for the players. I don’t know how many have started more than 30 games.Read More on The Sun“We knew the last day was going to be tough for all the teams involved in this fight. We came short.“They gave it their all. That’s why I say we should be proud. Now we have to rest.”Maresca led the Chelsea celebrationsCredit: Getty More

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    Roy Keane smirks live on TV before responding to Ruben Amorim’s claim that the ‘good days are coming’ for Man Utd

    ROY KEANE smirked as he told Sky Sports that Manchester United “can’t get any worse next year” following Ruben Amorim’s rallying cry.Amorim told Man Utd supporters that the “good days are coming” when addressing the Old Trafford faithful following United’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday.Roy Keane said that Manchester United can’t get any worse next seasonCredit: Sky SportsRuben Amorim told Man Utd fans that ‘good days are coming’Credit: GettyThe Red Devils boss apologised to the fans inside the Theatre of Dreams following Man Utd’s disastrous season that saw them lose in the Europa League final to Tottenham on Wednesday.Amorim told the supporters to put the season “in the past” and “stick together and move forward” as he tried to bury United’s worst league campaign in over 50 years.Before he added: “Six months ago, in my first three games in charge, with two victories and one draw, I said to you a storm is coming.”Today, after this disaster season, I want to tell you the good days are coming.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDNow club legend Keane has suggested that Amorim is right to be positive about the future of the Premier League giants, claiming it can’t be any worse next term.Asked if he was inspired by Amorim’s words, Keane said: “I’m not sure about inspired, but they can’t get any worse than this next year, can they?”They can’t get any worse. They’ll have to improve. There’s obviously a few players’ contracts up – who will leave. “We go back to recruitment. They certainly need to get players in who know the Premier League. Most read in FootballMan Utd beat Aston Villa 2-0 on the final day of the Premier League seasonCredit: PAJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford”I think the majority of signings over the past two or three years are players who have never played in the Premier League and they’ve struggled to adapt.”He added: “This group of players have show this year, with the amount of games they’ve lost – and last year in the league – they’re not up to it.Ruben Amorim vows ‘good days are coming’ after ‘disaster season’ as Man Utd flops give him daggers during public apology”That’s not going to change overnight with the manager and the system and having more time to work with them [the squad].”They need certain players to come in who know the league and who are men.”United finished 15th in the table on just 42 points – their lowest place and tally in Premier League history.And new arrivals will be the talk of the town for fans of the 20-time English champions this summer.But at the moment they are having to settle for links to players who have spent the majority of the season battling relegation alongside United – including Wolves’ Matheus Cunha and Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap.While there could also be significant exits from United in the coming weeks.Read More on The SunCaptain and star man Bruno Fernandes has been linked with a switch to Saudi Arabia, while Argentine academy graduate Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly been told to find a new club in the summer.Garnacho, who was left out of the matchday squad alongside Andre Onana for the win over Villa, is one of many players that will be up for sale as United try and resolve their dire financial situation.Alejandro Garnacho was left out of the matchday squad for Man Utd’s win over Aston VillaCredit: PAMan Utd ratings: Diallo needs to be one of first names on Amorim’s team-sheet but Hojlund remains shot-shyMANCHESTER UNITED saved possibly their best performance of a dismal season until the final game by seeing off Aston Villa. More

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    Who won the Indy 500? FULL finishing order, results, crashes and podium for iconic race

    THE Indy 500 has concluded after what was another thrilling race on an iconic track!SunSport brings you how every driver finished in this chaotic race in Indianapolis.The Indy 500 has concludedCredit: APIndy 500 resultsAlex Palou came over the line first, and scored himself the victory in the Indy 500.Alex PalouMarcus EricssonDavid MalukasPato O’WardFelix RosenqvistKyle KirkwoodSantino FerrucciChristian RasmussenChristian LundgaardConor DalyTakuma SatoCallum IlottHélio CastronevesDevlin DeFrancescoLouis FosterNolan SiegelColton HertaEd CarpenterWill PowerGraham RahalMarcus ArmstrongJack HarveyScott DixonRyan Hunter-Reay (DNF)Josef Newgarden (DNF)Sting Ray Robb (DNF)Kyle Larson (DNF)Kyffin Simpson (DNF)Robert Shwartzman (DNF)Rinus VeeKay (DNF)Alexander Rossi (DNF)Marco Andretti (DNF)Scott McLaughlin (DNF)Indy 500 prize moneyThe winner’s purse has increased steadily in recent years. Newgarden earned $3.666 million in 2023 for his win and that went up to $4.288 million in 2024. His second victory purse included a bonus for being a repeat winner.Organizers do not announce the specifics for the purse until after the race, but we have a good idea of what it could be. If Newgarden wins again, his purse would be slightly bigger than someone else’s due to another rollover bonus.All drivers can expect at least $3.8 million which would be in the result of no increase from last year and no rollover bonus.Helio Castroneves’ win in 2009 set the record for the most prize money at $3.048 million, and the winner’s purse stayed at that total for years. Ericsson’s win in 2022 broke that record at $3.1 million before Newgarden’s winnings. More

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    Man Utd confirm three players are leaving just minutes after controversial win against Aston Villa in dismal season

    MANCHESTER UNITED confirmed three players are leaving the club – only minutes after their controversial win against Aston Villa.Villa missed out on a Champions League finish following 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford. Man Utd confirmed three players are leaving the clubCredit: Shutterstock EditorialKeeper Emi Martinez – set to leave the club and linked with a move to United – was sent off after wiping out Rasmus Hojlund. Morgan Rogers then thought he had put Villa ahead after Altay Bayindir fumbled the ball. But the referee adjudged that Rogers illegally dispossessed Bayindir – who got away with a howler. Things got worse for Unai Emery’s side when Amad Diallo opened the scoring before Christian Eriksen’s penalty settled the game. READ MORE ON MAN UTDEriksen was only handed the spot kick as he leaves United at the end of the season.And the club confirmed the Dane, along with Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans are departing. A statement read: “Everybody at United thanks Victor, Jonny and Christian for their contributions during their time at Old Trafford, and wishes them the best of luck for the future.”Each of them received a great ovation from the appreciative crowd on Sunday.” Most read in FootballMan Utd ratings: Diallo needs to be one of first names on Amorim’s team-sheet but Hojlund remains shot-shyMANCHESTER UNITED saved possibly their best performance of a dismal season until the final game by seeing off Aston Villa.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSEvans came United’s academy, spending nine years with the club before leaving in 2015. He played for West Brom and Leicester before re-joining United in 2023 under Erik ten Hag. Evans leaves the club once more after 11 years with United, winning three Premier League titles and the Champions League. The centre-back made 241 appearances over his two stints – leaving with eight goals. Eriksen signed in 2022 just one year after suffering a terrifying cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark. The playmaker played 107 times for United, scoring eight and leaving with an FA Cup and League Cup to his name. And Lindelof joined in a £31million move from Benifica in 2017 – making 284 appearances and joining Eriksen as a two-time cup winner. Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof are leaving the clubCredit: AlamyJonny Evans is also departingCredit: Reuters More

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    Gary Lineker’s brutal snub of BBC boss days before he quit revealed as he leaves channel for good in antisemitism row

    GARY Lineker ended his Match of the Day career last night — as details emerged of his parting shot at his BBC boss.The former England football captain, 64, began his final show with a quip about his telly departureGary Lineker was emotional as he said goodbye to the MOTD audienceGary Lineker arrives to present his final Match of the DayCredit: MCPIXLineker was seen to snub his boss Alex Kay-Jelski and made remarks about him in earshot of staff, it was claimedCredit: BBCIt came after he recently left colleagues in no doubt about his feelings on BBC director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski.He was seen to snub his boss and made remarks about him which were described as “blunt”.Once cameras began rolling on his final MOTD appearance, Gary used his opening line to aim a cheeky dig at the Beeb.He said: “It wasn’t meant to end this way.”Read More on SportThe legendary striker then continued: “But with the title race over and the relegation places confirmed, the Champions League was all we had left to talk about.”TV frontman Gary then became emotional as he said goodbye to the MOTD audience after a host of former teammates and colleagues paid tribute in a video package.He said: “Let me thank for all the people I’ve had the pleasure of working with over the 25 years…”Thank you for all the people on the show you don’t see.. Thank you all.Most read in Football”Rather like my football career, everyone else did the hard work.”He began his role on the highlights show in 1999 alongside Alan Hansen and Mark Lawrenson and had been due to anchor the BBC’s World Cup coverage next year.But he took the decision to quit the corporation altogether after he was blasted for reposting a video on social media which criticised Zionism with a picture of a rat — used as an insult to Jews by the Nazis.He has repeatedly apologised. Co-stars and close pals Micah Richards and Alan Shearer were also seen arriving at the MediaCity studios in Salford.Insiders said there was no love lost between Gary and his boss Alex, who took over the top job at BBC Sport from Barbara Slater last April.A source said: “By the end of Gary’s tenure at BBC Sport he didn’t have much time for Alex.“When he was working on the FA Cup final, just two days before he quit, Alex came over to where Gary was and he just walked off without a word.Read More on The Sun“He made a couple of remarks about Alex in earshot of people working around them. It’s clear there’s no love lost. “Gary is really well liked and there are plenty of people who joked that they agreed with what he said.”Gary Lineker apologises for antisemitic post and confirms he’s quitting BBC next weekGary tried to hold back tears as he signed off for the last timeCredit: BBCLineker with Alan Hansen and Mark LawrensonCredit: BBCAlan Shearer was snapped as he arrived at the studiosCredit: ZenpixMicah Richards arrives for the showCredit: Zenpix More

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    Gary Neville trolled with masks and X-rated chant by Nottingham Forest fans after Sky Sports pundit banned from stadium

    GARY NEVILLE was mocked by Nottingham Forest fans with masks and an X-rated chant following his City Ground ban.Forest refused to let the Sky Sport pundit cover Sunday’s Premier League finale against Chelsea.One Nottingham Forest fan posed this cheeky questionCredit: GettySupporters taunted Gary Neville over his stadium banCredit: Shutterstock EditorialNeville was banned after blasting a ‘scandalous’ incidentCredit: GettyThe club were unhappy at fierce criticism from the Manchester United legend in social media posts.Neville called the way Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis appeared to confront manager Nuno Espirito Santo on the pitch “scandalous”.The ex-England defender even urged Nuno to QUIT over the incident.However, Marinakis later insisted he had only being showing concern over his medical team’s handling of what turned out to be a serious injury for Taiwo Awoniyi.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLForest responded to Neville’s outburst by denying him accreditation this weekend.The club also asked Sky to change their commentary team – a move the broadcaster described as “unwelcome”.Nev’s colleague Roy Keane reacted by labelling his old outfit Forest “small-minded”.But it seems fans agree with their club – or at least they just couldn’t resist trolling Neville.Most read in FootballFans spoofed Sky Sports star NevilleCredit: Shutterstock EditorialBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSome wore masks of his face, while one supporter held up a poster with the famous “Where’s Wally?” image changed to “Where’s Gary?”Other masked fans spoofed Nev’s Sky role by holding up headphones.Taiwo Awoniyi seen for first time since horror injury as he receives hero’s welcome at Nottingham Forest vs ChelseaEx-Arsenal striker Alan Smith replaced Neville in Sky’s commentary team.But just ahead of kick-off, home supporters upped their venom by chanting “Gary Neville is a w*****”.The 50-year-old had earlier gone on social media to share his shock over his ban.Neville said: “I’ve dished out my fair share of criticism and praise in the last 14 years of doing this job and never come close to this unprecedented action. “Personally, I think it’s disappointing that a great club like Nottingham Forest have been reduced to making such a decision.”Whilst they have every right to choose who they let into their own stadium, it’s symptomatic of things that have happened over the last 12 months with the club.”Nev added that he wished Forest “all their best” for their bid to secure Champions League football.Read More on The SunBut instead Levi Colwill’s 50th-minute winner booked Chelsea’s place in Europe’s top club tournament.Forest had to settle for seventh place and a spot in the Conference League – still way above the pre-season expectations of almost every pundit.Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis sparked Neville’s social media outburst when he spoke to manager Nuno Espirito Santo on the pitchCredit: AFP More

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    Tottenham 1 Brighton 4: Spurs face huge Postecoglou decision after last-day drubbing as Europa League champs finish 17th

    THIS defeat summed up why Daniel Levy is still unsure what to do with Ange Postecoglou.But the relentless singing of the Aussie’s name throughout this 22nd Prem loss by the Spurs fans showed exactly what they make of the man who ended their 17-year trophy drought.Brighton ran riot with a final-day 4-1 win at TottenhamCredit: GettyAnge Postecoglou paraded the Europa League trophy to the home fansCredit: ReutersBut the defeat was Spurs’ 22nd defeat out of 38 league gamesCredit: GettyLevy is understood yet to have made his mind up over whether to sack or back Postecoglou following Wednesday’s Europa League triumph.He had been expected to axe the 59-year-old even if European glory had been delivered due to the horrific league campaign, which has ended with Spurs in 17th.That was barring an emotional U-turn, which now cannot be ruled out after Postecoglou went and pulled off a historic win in Bilbao.The unforgettable scenes of the last week have certainly changed the minds of many fans, who are now demanding the ex-Celtic boss be retained.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut Levy’s dilemma will not have been helped by Postecoglou’s men getting spanked in their final home game.They were 1-0 up at half-time thanks to Dominic Solanke’s penalty but collapsed after the break.Jack Hinshelwood’s double turned it round, before a Matt O’Riley spot-kick and Diego Gomez’s stunner turned it into a mauling.Postecoglou heads on holiday on Monday with his future unlikely to be resolved as Levy takes more time to think it over.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe ecstasy in N17 over the last few days prior to today’s second half will likely have some impact on his decision after so long without a trophy.And it was a carnival atmosphere ahead of kick-off here around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as thousands of blue-and-white flags were twirled in celebration.Inside Tottenham’s wild Europa League open-top bus parade as 200,000 fans greet heroesChants of “Champions of Europe, we know what we are” and the “Johnson again ole ole” – in reference to the match-winner in Bilbao – rang around the ground.While Postecoglou’s name was sung for the first time in months, perhaps all season long, from the diehard supporters in the South Stand.Spurs’ players had effectively been on a three-day bender since beating Manchester United in Spain on Wednesday.But they made a sober enough start to the game and even took the lead on 17 minutes through Solanke after Mats Wieffer had caught Mathys Tel for a nailed-on penalty.England man Solanke clipped his spot-kick in off the bar for his ninth league goal of the campaign and 16th in all competitions.Spurs were playing well – much more Ange Ball than the Ange Wall that defended their way to glory in Bilbao.Rodrigo Bentancur, in particular, was revelling in it with some clever tricks and crunching tackles.Seven minutes before the break, it should have been 2-0 as Pedro Porro fed Tel but somehow the Frenchman, on loan from Bayern Munich, could not beat Bart Verbruggen.Brighton had a dramatic second-half turnaround in the reverse of this fixture back in October, coming from 2-0 down at the break to win 3-2.It was a hugely damaging loss for Postecolgou, exposing a fragility that would crop up time and again in the league.And here it was a story of another fightback following the interval for Fabian Hurzeler’s side for a win that secured them an eighth-placed finish.The 32-year-old Albion chief sparked it with an inspired double half-time substitution, bringing on Gomez and Bayern Munich-target Kaoru Mitoma.Suddenly, the visitors upped the intensity – while Spurs’ interval swap Wilson Odobert produced a first touch that suggested a heavy few days celebrating had preceded it.Brighton’s first two goals were almost identical to each other, and not just via the goal-scorer Hinshelwood.They both came from corners that Spurs failed to clear and there was England Under-21 star Hinshelwood, Johnny on the spot, to stick away the loose ball.His first strike was a clinical blast into the roof of the net on 51 minutes, his second a clever backheel 13 minutes later.The travelling fans mocked their hosts with chants of “Champions of Europe, you’re having a laugh” and telling Postecoglou “you’re getting sacked in the morning”.That turned into “You lucky b***ards, you should have gone down” after O’Riley’s spot-kick made it 3-1 late on.Dominic Solanke put Tottenham in front from the penalty spotCredit: ReutersJack Hinshelwood found the net with a cheeky backheelCredit: ReutersIt referred to Spurs’ pitiful haul of 38 points, which in seasons gone by would most definitely have seen them get relegated.The penalty was awarded when sub Yves Bissouma, one of the revellers-in-chief on Spurs’ parade party bus on Friday, caught Gomez with a late challenge that suggested a hangover.With regular-taker Joao Pedro not in the squad following a bust-up with team-mate Jean Paul van Hecke in training, the ball was handed to O’Riley who curled it home.It got worse when Gomez curled home a 30-yard peach to rubber-stamp the victory, before bursting into tears in celebration.Home fans responded by twirling their flags and producing a rousing rendition of ‘When the Spurs go marching in’.What Levy will have made of it though was anyone’s guess.Read More on The SunFinishing 17th, with a Prem record 22 defeats, is the worst Tottenham have managed since they were relegated in 1977.And yet how can you sack a man who has delivered the first piece of silverware in 17 years – and the first European trophy since 1984?Matt O’Riley celebrates getting in on the actCredit: ReutersDaniel Levy has a big decision to make over PostecoglouCredit: PA More

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    Bonnie Blue ‘KICKED OUT of City Ground after flouting ban as adult star gets into Chelsea away end vs Nottingham Forest’

    CONTROVERSIAL porn star Bonnie Blue appeared to be kicked out of Nottingham Forest’s stadium.The adult film actor was issued a ban at the City Ground in April after offering to “entertain” fans before a game.Bonnie Blue appeared to be kicked out of Nottingham Forest’s stadiumShe is banned from the stadiumShe used a black wig and cap to disguise herselfSo Bonnie – real name Tia – wore a black wig and cap to disguise herself after entering Chelsea’s away end against Forest. She said: “I am playing hide and seek with Nottingham Forest’s security. The first security officer that finds me, gets to boink me.” Bonnie was eventually found and escorted out – with footage circulating online capturing the moment. She then made a lewd gesture behind one of the security guards. READ MORE IN football Bonnie shot to recognition earlier this year after she claimed to break the world record for sex after allegedly sleeping with 1,057 men in 24 hours.She ditched her 9 to 5 to become a cam girl and later an adult film star.The Sun previously revealed how the controversial model is currently filming  a documentary with Channel 4 about her life. And we also revealed how her most recent controversy – when she appeared to get arrested – was nothing more than another desperate publicity stunt. Most read in FootballBonnie opened up on how she was banned from Forest’s ground on the Only Stans podcast.She said: “I recently went to a Nottingham Forest game. Well, I attempted to.Bonnie Blue arrested”I put on my socials, ‘hey boys, I’m going to be at the game, I’d like to film with you afterwards’.”I turn up at the football game and the gate security was like, ‘you are permanently banned from the ground’.”I thought when they asked me to go to the side, ‘maybe they’re upgrading my tickets, maybe they want to escort me to my seat, this is quite nice, it’s a good service’.”They asked to see my tickets, I showed them and they took them off me, saying, ‘we’re escorting you off the premises’.”Apparently they don’t discriminate against sex workers but I was banned because I was a sex worker.”I was going to encourage them (the players), give them a good time. I also think if I’m entertaining the supporters it’s less people drinking so I’m actually doing something good for their health.”The Sun previously revealed how she is currently filming  a documentary with Channel 4Credit: TikTok/@bonnie_blue_xoxoBonie quit her 9-5 for OnlyFansCredit: Instagram/@bonnie_blue_xoxShe claims to have bedded over 1,000 men in a 24 hour periodCredit: Instagram More