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    ‘Unprecedented’ – Gary Neville breaks silence after being BANNED from City Ground for Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea

    GARY NEVILLE has unleashed a scathing attack on Nottingham Forest after being banned from the City Ground for Sunday’s clash with Chelsea.Man Utd legend Neville, 50, has been denied accreditation for Sunday’s Champions League decider as his feud with Forest rages on.Gary Neville has spoken out after Forest banned him from Sunday’s game against ChelseaCredit: GettyNeville had branded Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis (r) as “scandalous” following a recent pitch invasionCredit: PAIt comes two weeks after Neville slammed Evangelos Marinakis’ ‘scandalous’ on-pitch row with manager Nuno Espirito Santo.Taking to Instagram on Friday night, Neville said: “I was contacted by Sky Sports earlier on in the week and told that I would be commentating at the City Ground on Sunday for the Nottingham Forest v Chelsea match.”I was informed yesterday by Sky Sports that Nottingham Forest would not give me an accreditation or access to the stadium as a co-commentator. I’ve had no choice but to withdraw from the coverage.”I’ve dished out my fair share of criticism and praise in the last 14 years of doing this job and have never come close to this unprecedented action.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe continued: “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.”I wish the coaching staff, players and fans of the club all the best in their quest to achieve Champions League football.”Sky chiefs are furious and are standing with Neville following Forest’s decision, and have totally revised their coverage plans for the final game of the season.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKA spokesperson told SunSport: “Sky Sports was subsequently informed by Nottingham Forest that Gary Neville would be denied accreditation to the match.“This was an unprecedented and unwelcome step.Taiwo Awoniyi health update with Nottingham Forest star recovering in hospital after emergency abdominal surgery”As a result, Sky Sports has decided to revise its production plans and has taken the decision to present the game from Sky Studios in west London.”The ban comes two weeks after Neville labelled Marinakis’ heated discussion with Nuno “absolutely scandalous”.While co-commentating on the game, Neville fumed: “What the Forest owner has just done on the pitch over at the City Ground is absolutely scandalous.”If I was Nuno, I’d be going and having a very strong word with him, because that is an absolute scandal.”Marinakis claims he lost his temper over striker Taiwo Awoniyi being forced to play on while injured.I think it’s disappointing that a great club like Nottingham Forest have been reduced to making such a decision.Gary NevilleAwoniyi collided with a post late in the draw with Leicester and was later placed in an induced coma.Forest later addressed the incident in a statement, writing on X: “Today is a day for celebration, because after 30 years Nottingham Forest is now guaranteed to be competing on the European stage once again – a promise I made to our supporters when we achieved promotion.”With two more games to go in the Premier League, we must keep believing and keep dreaming, right to the final kick in the final game.”We are extremely proud and close to Nuno and the team, and we must all celebrate the historic achievements of this season.Read More on The Sun”Everybody – coaching staff, players, supporters and including myself – we were frustrated around the injury of Taiwo and the medical staff’s misjudgement on Taiwo’s ability to continue the game.”This is natural, this is a demonstration of the passion we feel for our club. Let’s all be grateful, passionate and keep on dreaming.” More

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    Max Verstappen’s £12million ‘Unleash the Lion’ super yacht with its own beach club turns heads at Monaco Grand Prix

    MAX VERSTAPPEN has turned heads in Monaco this week, but for once it is not for his electric pace on the Formula One track.Instead, it is his £12million super yacht, named “Unleash the Lion” which has left onlookers stunned.Max Verstappen has stolen the show in Monaco with his £12m yachtCredit: GettyHe owns a Mangusta Gransport 33Credit: https://www.youtube.com/@MangustaYachtsHe was seen looking at one with partner Kelly Piquet in JanuaryCredit: https://x.com/BRredbullracingBut his times on track were less impressiveCredit: Shutterstock EditorialIn January the four-time world champion was seen inspecting a luxury yacht alongside partner Kelly Piquet.And those visiting Monte Carlo for the F1 Grand Prix weekend were treated to a sight of Verstappen’s spectacular 33-metre Mangusta GranSport 33.The vessel, built by Overmarine and launched in the winter break, can accommodate 12 guests with five staterooms and a further three cabins for crew members.On top, there are multiple lounging areas and a spacious sundeck while also having a BEACH CLUB at its stern for easy access to water.READ MORE IN F1All of this leans into the £739,000-a-year upkeep of it.Monaco harbour is the perfect home for the yacht given its proximity to Verstappen’s home and the stunning weather there.And it is some feat to stand out when F1 comes to town, with the race attracting the super rich and celebs from the world over who are all vying to show off their dizzying wealth.However, behind the wheel Verstappen has been a bit less impressive.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHe earned second in FP1 which was topped by Charles Leclerc – but not without both the Monegasque and Lewis Hamilton being involved in scary incidents.FP2 was far less productive for the Dutchman as he clocked in only the tenth quickest lap of the session, which was once again topped by Ferrari’s Leclerc.Max Verstappen buys £12million super yacht called ‘Unleash the Lion’ that’s 108-foot long and boasts own beach club Verstappen’s yacht has it’s own beach clubCredit: AlamyCelebs and the super rich come from all over the world for the Monaco GPCredit: AlamySuper yachts will fill the harbour over the weekend with F1 in townCredit: Getty More

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    Liverpool fans sharing bizarre Donald Trump clip as Reds close in on £126million Florian Wirtz transfer

    LIVERPOOL fans are sharing a bizarre Donald Trump meme – as Florian Wirtz closes in on a record-breaking move to Anfield.The Reds are now “confident” of sealing a deal for the exciting German playmaker.Florian Wirtz is reportedly close to a blockbuster move to LiverpoolCredit: GettyA deal for the German would likely smash the current British transfer recordCredit: GettyLiverpool fans have taken to sharing a bizarre clip of Donald Trump praising their co-owner John HenryCredit: WH GovernmentWirtz is one of Europe’s most in-demand players after two stunning seasons for Bayer Leverkusen.Manchester City and Bayern Munich were also desperate for his signature.And the German giants has seemed certain to get their man.But Liverpool have shot to the front the queue after impressive Wirtz, 22, and his family in talks on Merseyside.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd transfer guru David Ornstein suggests Liverpool are set to win the race with Wirtz said to have told Bayern chiefs he is joining the Reds.Reports now suggest Liverpool’s owners the Fenway Sports Group have signed off a British-record £126million fee.That’s after already having sealed a £35m move for Wirtz’s Leverkusen team-mate Jeremie Frimpong – and lining up a deal for Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.And Liverpool fans were full of praise for American FSG chief John Henry – many with a bizarre clip feature controversial US President Donald Trump.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFans shared a video of Trump declaring Henry was a “great businessman” during a 2018 visit to Washington.Henry was at the White House to celebrate his MLB team Boston Red Sox winning the World Series. Liverpool boss Arne Slot parties with Wayne Lineker in Ibiza just hours after Premier League clash with Arsenal_2Trump is seen addressing the team and singles out the Liverpool owner for praise. Turning to Henry behind him, Trump declared: “John Henry, [is] a great, great businessman. “John, thank you very much. Great businessman.”One fan responded in response to the Wirtz claim: “Please wake me up! Gotta be a dream… we getting a top diamond of the world?”Another joked: “John W Henry statue? Who says no.”While a third added: “I’m levitating mate what a month of football.”John Henry, [is] a great, great businessman. John, thank you very much. Great businessman.Donald TrumpBut a fourth countered: “Why do people go mad? NOTHING is signed or done.”Wirtz has emerged as one of Europe’s brightest young stars after flourishing under Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso.The German scored 16 goals and added 15 assists in 45 games this season as Leverkusen finished second in the Bundesliga.Wirtz has already been looking at property on Merseyside ahead of the move.Read More on The SunShould Liverpool get the deal over the line, it would smash the current British transfer record. The record is currently held by Chelsea, who shelled out £115m for Moises Caicedo in 2023. More

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    I’m a League One star targeting Wembley glory with Charlton in play-off final – but I’m also training to be a PILOT

    WILL MANNION has been training to become an aeroplane pilot.And the keeper hopes his Charlton team will be flying in tomorrow’s play-off final against Leyton Orient – before landing a place in the Championship.Will Mannion is targeting promotion to the Championship with CharltonCredit: GettyThe keeper is a pilot in his spare time away from the pitchCredit: AlamyThe 27-year-old has already done 15 hours of flying lessons and is a third of the way through being able to fly solo.Mannion told SunSport: “I was 14 when I took my first lesson. It was something I was going to do properly if football didn’t work but thankfully it did.”Now it’s something I want to do after football. I’m going to do more lessons so I can get my Private Pilot Licence in the next couple of years.”I’ve been flying Cessna 172 planes, which are like a four-seater washing machine with wings! I’ve got a fair way to go yet.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”When I was at my last club Cambridge, I flew out of RAF Duxford, which was awesome because you would have Spitfires taking off in front of you!”It’s hard to describe the feeling of flying a plane. I would liken it to riding a bike in the sky!”It’s intuitive when you’re up there with the controls.”It’s not as scary as people think. It’s fun, especially when ­taking off and landing.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”Although taking off and landing are the two hardest things because that is where things can most likely go wrong.”But I’m never frightened, you just have to know what you’re doing.Ex-Rangers star Greg Docherty sends message to his dad following Charlton Play-Off semi-final victory”The plan is to get more lessons locally. Biggin Hill isn’t too far away so will probably fly out of there.”Mannion cannot pinpoint why he fell in love with aviation but he then took it up in case a football career did not pan out.And now he is contemplating a career in the sky when his days in football are over.He added: “The next stage for me is to go out solo. I’ve got to do around 45 hours to get my licence.”The great thing is it’s not something you need to do by a certain deadline, you can just chip away at it in your own time.It was something I was going to do properly if football didn’t work but thankfully it did.Will Mannion”There are various exams — theory and practical — you must do. Then I can be in a position to just take a plane out for leisure at the weekend or on my days off.”But that is only the first stage.”There are quite a few more exams before you can fly a plane for easyJet.”At this stage I don’t know how far I’d go with it but might consider working in the commercial airline industry one day!”Back on the ground, Charlton have the chance to return to the Championship after five years stuck in League One.Mannion has played a crucial role in helping the Addicks reach this Wembley final – having kept a club-record TWENTY-FIVE clean sheets this season.Not bad for a keeper who only joined last summer from Cambridge.He said: “To have played in as many games, finish fourth, play like we have as a team and keep as many clean sheets has been massive.”It’s not something I predicted when I came but as the season progressed you could see we were a solid defensive unit and it paid off in terms of our league position and reaching a Wembley play-off final.It will be surreal but it’s just another game. We cannot afford to get carried away by the occasion and romance of it.Mannion on Wembley”The clean sheets aren’t just down to me. It starts from the front in terms of how we play, we’re a high-pressing team.”That transcends throughout the team.”The lads in front of me have been outstanding all season. They’ve limited what I’ve had to do to a minimum.”Mannion is establishing himself as a No 1 after a lot of years doing the hard yards.He was a young pro at Hull – rubbing shoulders with the likes of Harry Maguire, Jarrod Bowen and Andy Robertson – after being signed by Steve Bruce.He had loan spells in non-league with Aldershot and Kidderminster before a season with Cypriot team Pathos having struggled to find a club at home.Charlton’s boss Nathan Jones is aiming for promotion on SundayCredit: Shutterstock EditorialHe said: “It was during the Covid spell. I couldn’t even find a club to look at me, never mind sign me. So I had this opportunity to go abroad and I gave it go.”As a life experience it was good to see a different culture – although on the football side I didn’t get a lot of opportunities.”A move to Cambridge brought 29 League One appearances over three years before what has turned out to be his best season yet at the Addicks.Mannion has only previously been to Wembley as a spectator — watching Crystal Palace beat Watford in the 2013 Championship play-off final and the 2009 FA Cup final when Chelsea saw off Everton 2-1.He said: “It’s one thing imagining yourself playing there and quite another actually thinking you will play there.Read More on The Sun”It will be surreal but it’s just another game. We cannot afford to get carried away by the occasion and romance of it.”We’ve one more game to achieve what we set out to do – win promotion.” More

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    Gary Neville BANNED by Premier League club for last game of season with Sky Sports left fuming at decision

    GARY NEVILLE was BANNED from commentating on Nottingham Forest’s Champions League qualification decider with Chelsea as his feud with the City Ground club plunged to new depths.In a shock decision, Forest told Sky that former England defender Neville would be “denied” accreditation for Sunday’s crunch clash.Gary Neville has been banned from Nottingham Forest’s showdown with ChelseaCredit: PAThe Sky pundit called out Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis (right) for invading the pitch after a game against LeicesterCredit: PAForest are preparing for their biggest game in decadesCredit: GettyIt came just two weeks after Neville slammed Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis’ “absolutely scandalous” on-pitch row with boss Nuno Espirito Santo in the final minutes of the 2-2 draw with Leicester on May 11.Marinakis was furious that Forest’s medical staff did not recognise the extent of striker Taiwo Awoniyi’s injury when the Nigerian collided with a post.Awoniyi was subsequently placed in an induced coma after undergoing surgery for a ruptured intestine.When he saw the confrontation, Sky co-commentator Neville said: “What the Forest owner has just done on the pitch over at the City Ground is absolutely scandalous.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”If I was Nuno, I’d be going and having a very strong word with him, because that is an absolute scandal.”He’s just qualified them for a European competition, and from where that club’s been, and to be remonstrated with on that pitch in front of the club’s fans is an absolute joke.”Neville then added on X: “Scandalous from that Forest owner. Nuno should go and negotiate his exit tonight with him! The Forest fans, players and manager do not deserve that.”Forest hit back, using the club’s social media accounts to implicitly accuse Neville of having pushed “fake news online”, adding: “Baseless and ill-informed outrage for the purposes of personal social media traction serves no one – least of all the injured player.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”We call on these influential voices to show the same respect for player welfare that they often demand from others. Let concern come before commentary. “At Nottingham Forest, we believe the mental and physical well-being of our players and coaching staff must always take precedence — over media narratives, inflammatory judgements, and certainly over self-promotion.”Jamie Carragher in huge row with Gary Neville over Arsenal title prediction and striker claimForest also insisted there had been no confrontation between Marinakis and the manager.But now the club have taken the row one stage further by banning Neville from the City Ground where he was due to be working on Sunday.Sky said that Neville had been “confirmed to co-commentate live from the City Ground” when the game was chosen as the channel’s first selection for this weekend’s final weekend games.A spokesman for the channel said: “Sky Sports was subsequently informed by Nottingham Forest that Gary Neville would be denied accreditation to the match.”This was an unprecedented and unwelcome step.“As a result, Sky Sports has decided to revise its production plans and has taken the decision to present the game from Sky Studios in west London.”Personally, I think it’s disappointing that a great club like Nottingham Forest have been reduced to making such a decisionGary NevilleInstagramSky chiefs are clearly furious with Forest and backing Neville, who has chosen not to be part of the broadcast at all after being prevented from fulfilling his duties at the City Ground.It is expected he will be replaced as co-commentator with Sky choosing to still work the match coverage from the ground even though their show will now be presented from Osterley rather than Nottingham.SunSport have contracted Forest for comment.Neville has since responded with a statement on his Instagram page.He wrote: “I was contacted by Sky Sports earlier on in the week and told that I would be commentating at the City Ground on Sunday for the Nottingham Forest v Chelsea match.”I was informed yesterday by Sky Sports that Nottingham Forest would not give me an accreditation or access to the stadium as a co-commentator.”I’ve had no choice but to withdraw from the coverage.”I’ve dished out my fair share of criticism and praise in the last 14 years of doing this job and have 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.Read More on The Sun”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.”I wish the coaching staff, players and fans of the club all the best in their quest to achieve Champions League football.” More

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    Tom Lockyer admits pain at not being offered a new Luton contract as he targets return to football after horror collapse

    TOM LOCKYER has revealed he was hurt when Luton did not offer him a new contract this month.But he told SunSport he is hoping to make a miraculous return next season following two collapses due to a heart condition.Tom Lockyer is looking for a new club after being let go by Luton TownCredit: GettyThe 30-year-old hasn’t played since a cardiac arrest on the field in December 2023Credit: GettyLockyer was Luton’s captain and played over 100 times for the HattersCredit: AlamyThe centre-half, 30, has not played since suffering a cardiac arrest in Luton’s Premier League game at Bournemouth in December 2023, where he was technically dead for 2min 40sec before medics resuscitated him.That came seven months after he was taken to hospital when he collapsed during the Hatters’ Championship play-off final win against Coventry at Wembley.He has since had a defibrillator fitted like Manchester United star Christian Eriksen and former Red Devil Daley Blind.But after returning to training this season, he suffered further setbacks due to ankle injuries that needed surgery.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLYet the Wales international is confident he WILL play next term.Lockyer said: “I’d love to have stayed at Luton and felt hurt when I got news I wasn’t getting a new contract after what I’d done for the club.”But it’s a business and I haven’t played for 18 months.”I love Luton. I’ve enjoyed so many great memories there.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”The last year has been frustrating. I have to get through two reserve games to get my heart signed off as fit to play but then two days before the first one I rolled my ankle and needed surgery.”Then I was pushing to get back before the end of January and I pushed too hard, too soon and needed to redo the operation.Tom Lockyer shows defibrillator fitted into his chest after Luton captain suffered cardiac arrest in Bournemouth clash”I will get fit with my ankle, get my two ‘heart games’ ticked off and see where the land lies.”“If Luton like the shape I come back in then brilliant, maybe we could continue something.”Since Lockyer last played for the club they have suffered back-to-back relegations to League One.And he believes had he been fit, then both may have been avoided.Lockyer was club captain and played 102 league games for the Hatters before his cardiac arrest.If I was fit, especially this season, there’s no way on earth we’d have been relegated.Tom LockyerHe said: “If I was fit, especially this season, there’s no way on earth we’d have been relegated.”That’s not me being big-headed. I’ve been in that changing room, I know what I can bring, so that’s the sad reality.”Lockyer’s one huge regret from his Luton career is not celebrating his goal against Sunderland at Kenilworth Road that sealed their place in the 2023 play-off final.He added: “I was straight down the tunnel saying, ‘The job isn’t done’, whereas a few other lads just celebrated that moment.”Then I go to Wembley, end up missing all the celebrations there, the trip after, the bus tour, everything that goes with it, so that out of everything cuts me deep.”I watched the rest of the play-off final on my phone in the ambulance then on the hospital TV, extra-time and penalties.If I don’t get back to professional level, I’ll find a local team somewhere, that’s for sure. If anyone needs a centre-back, hit me up!Tom Lockyer”If I do get back playing I’ll be celebrating the little wins.”This weekend’s play-off finals will kick off one minute later than normal, starting today at 3.01pm with Sheffield United and Sunderland’s Championship showdown.The times are designed to raise awareness of the Every Minute Matters campaign – a collaboration between Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation – which aims to inspire supporters to learn CPR.Lockyer said: “If someone can see me playing safely, then surely that will give hope to other people.Read More on The Sun”If I don’t get back to professional level, I’ll find a local team somewhere, that’s for sure. If anyone needs a centre-back, hit me up!”TOM LOCKYER is part of Sky Bet’s Every Minute Matters campaign that is encouraging everyone to learn CPR online in just 15 minutes by visiting bhf.org More

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    Tottenham trophy parade LIVE: Celebrations UNDERWAY as Spurs end 17-year trophy drought with Europa League win

    TOTTENHAM fans will welcome home their Europa League winners back to North London TODAY.The Spurs faithful have flocked onto the streets to witness Ange Postecoglou’s side parade the European trophy that ended their 17-year wait for silverware.The parade will run from Edmonton Green, past the stadium, loop around Northumberland Park and then return to the ground.Follow our live blog below…Trophy on displayThe Europa League trophy is proudly on display at the front of the team bus.Credit: YoutubeCredit: YoutubeCredit: YoutubeCopy linkCopiedPlayers arriveThe Spurs players have arrived at the bus and the parade is set to get underway.Club captain Son Heung-Min could be seen holding the Europa League trophy.Credit: YoutubeCopy linkCopied’Fans refused entry’By Joshua Hall at Tottenham Hotspur StadiumMaybe there’s more Spurs fans than we all thought.Police have started to refuse entry towards the stadium as fears grow about overcrowding and “crushing” of young fans.Every Spurs fan is desperate to get a glimpse of their European heroes – and you can understand why.Copy linkCopiedHello and welcome to SunSport’s live blog of Tottenham’s trophy parade!Fans are already starting to pile onto the streets of North London as supporters prepare to welcome home their heroes.Spurs ended their 17-year wait for silverware with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final.The club have confirmed the bus will depart at 5.30pm from Edmonton Green and the parade will last between 60-90 minutes.Credit: ReutersCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopied More

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    Florian Wirtz ‘tells Bayern Munich he’s joining Liverpool’ with £125MILLION transfer just days away

    FLORIAN WIRTZ has told Bayern Munich he is joining Liverpool, according to reports.The German is one of the hottest properties on the transfer market this summer.Florian Wirtz has told Bayern Munich he will be joining Liverpool this summerCredit: GettyBut according to football journalist, Sacha Tavolieri, Wirtz is now just one step away from joining the Anfield outfit.Mere days ago it was revealed that Manchester City had pulled of the race to sign the Bayer Leverkusen ace over concerns about the overall cost of the deal potentially reaching a figure of £252million.However, numbers involved in the deal have not deterred German champions Bayern Munich or English champions Liverpool.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More