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    ‘Very different to Wrexham’ – Gary Neville and David Beckham WON’T pour millions into Salford as they outline ‘project’

    MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville outlined the plan he and David Beckham have for Salford City after their recent takeover of the club.Neville and Beckham, both 50, led a new consortium and gained control of the League Two side earlier this month by buying out shares from fellow Class of 92 icons Nicky Butt, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs and Phil Neville. Manchester United legend Gary Neville outlined the plan he and David Beckham have for Salford CityBeckham and Neville completed the takeover of Salford earlier this monthNeville insists he and Beckham won’t pour millions in SalfordThe United greats have teamed up with businessman Declan Kelly and Lawn Tennis Association chairman Lord Mervyn Davies after major backer Peter Lim stepped away last year. The former England internationals have big plans as they are determined to get the League Two outfit in the Championship within the next five years.Ever since their arrival in 2014, Salford got promoted from the Northern Premier League Division One North to the EFL in five years, but they have remained in the fourth tier ever since.Neville told The Overlap Fan Debate, on behalf of Sky Bet: “Shares in a football club for most owners, other than the passion and the feelings you get from it, you’re a reliability from an investment perspective more than an asset.Read More on Football”We’ve put money into Salford and in January we just thought we needed to get a group of people involved, who we could trust.”Me and Becks [Beckham] agreed that we would put money in for the next four or five years, which is a commitment we’ve all made.”Salford City won’t be changing the budget – to reverse out of the model we already have, you need two or three years. “You can’t go from investing to becoming sustainable that quick – you need to look at players’ contracts for three years and you’ve generally got a model that you’ve built which you can’t come away from.”Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSuccessful celebrity-owned clubs have risen to prominence in recent years and many are hoping Salford will follow suit.Wrexham have earned three successive promotions from the National League to the Championship under Hollywood celebrity owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.’Were we not good enough-‘ – Man Utd legend Roy Keane takes cheeky dig at David Beckham over 50th birthday snubAnd Birmingham won the League One title this season and will join the Red Dragons in the second division with NFL legend Tom Brady as minority owner.However, Neville is adamant things will be “very different” compared to Wrexham and Birmingham.The Man Utd hero insists millions will not be poured but instead he and Beckham will focus on turning the club into a “good football project” that will be very close to the local community.Neville added: “We just need to change the model of the club slightly, in fact quite a bit. It’s very different than Wrexham and Birmingham – you’re talking about millions going into those clubs. “That’s not what we’re looking to do with Salford. We want Salford to be a good football project.”Salford City has the cheapest ticket prices in the EFL. On day one, I committed to the fans that we would be the most affordable and accessible football club. I’d rather go down than do that [be unsustainable].”Neville is adamant Salford won’t follow Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds’ example with WrexhamThe same goes for Birmingham City, where NFL legend Tom Brady is a minority owner More

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    Sky Sports pundit makes Ruben Amorim sacking prediction amid Man Utd’s ‘most complicated post-Sir Alex Ferguson dilemma’

    LIVERPOOL icon Jamie Carragher has claimed that Manchester United must start to consider Ruben Amorim’s future at Old Trafford.The Red Devils have endured a terrible season which took another bad turn on Wendesday.Jamie Carragher believes Ruben Amorim’s future is in doubtCredit: PARuben Amorim and Man Utd lost the Europa League final to TottenhamCredit: GettyUnited suffered a 1-0 loss to Spurs in the Europa League final, leaving them without European football ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.As a result, they will miss out on £100million worth of revenue from a cut in sponsorship income, TV earnings and gate receipts.To make matters worse, United could finish the Premier League season as low as 17th in the table – just one place above the relegation zone.Amid the club’s ongoing woes, Sky Sports pundit Carragher believes that United officials must start questioning whether or not Amorim is the right man to carry the club forward.READ MORE ON MAN UTDIn his column for The Telegraph this week, he wrote: “At some point during their post-season review of a dire campaign, someone in the Manchester United boardroom will need the courage to ask the toughest question: ‘Did we appoint the wrong manager at the wrong time?'”Sir Jim Ratcliffe may still believe Ruben Amorim is one of the best young coaches of his generation.”He may think that, had Amorim not joined United last November, he would have been hired by another top European club and excelled.”He may also be sure that if United had the same funds to rebuild the team as Amorim’s predecessors had at their disposal, it would be a question of when, not if, United return to the top of the English and European game.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford”But in the aftermath of a dismal Europa League final defeat by Tottenham Hotspur, the dilemma around Amorim is more complicated than for any of those who have tried and failed at Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.”Carragher added: “The much-anticipated tactical innovations, and development of younger players, have been non-existent.Ruben Amorim offers to quit Man Utd ‘without any conversation about compensation’ if board want him goneThe Red Devils could finish as low as 17th in the Premier League tableCredit: Getty”The only successful game-changing strategy Amorim has offered is throwing Harry Maguire up front for the final few minutes of European games.”The Liverpool icon concluded by suggesting that while United might back Amorim now, they will have to reassess if the club endure a slow start to the 2025-26 campaign: “At United, the board appears to be more sympathetic than ruthless, but that will not last if there is no sign of improvement after a full pre-season.”So far, every big call of the Ratcliffe era has backfired. Ten Hag kept his job after a shock FA Cup final win. Amorim is likely to be backed after a shocking cup final performance.”Once more, it feels like United are keeping the faith more in hope than expectation.”United face Aston Villa on the final day of the season this weekend.The Red Devils then jet off to Malaysia for a post-season friendly against ASEAN All-Stars. More

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    Lewis Hamilton sent ‘flying’ after hitting huge bump as Ferrari involved in scary Monaco Grand Prix incidents

    LEWIS HAMILTON was seen on a flying lap, literally, as he went airborne after driving over a kerb at the Monaco Grand Prix.The seven-time world champion enjoyed his best race result of the season in Imola after an impressive drive through the field.Lewis Hamilton had scary incident at the Monaco Grand PrixCredit: GettyHe was forced to take evasive action to avoid a crashThe move sent him flying into the air as he went over the kerbHowever, the challenge of Monaco’s narrow street track posed some very different issues for the Scuderia as they endured a horror FP1.As the 40-year-old zoomed into the iconic “piscine” section of the track, he was forced to take evasive action as traffic ahead of him almost caused catastrophe.The Brit was forced to steer to the left to avoid a massive collision.This saw him drive straight over the kerb of the chicane, which then sent him flying into the air.READ MORE IN F1Hamilton then miraculously managed to avoid his car crashing into the barriers but not before his car scraped along the floor.Reacting on the team radio, he said: “Ah f*** mate, so much traffic.”I have to box mate, I’ve just gone completely over the kerb mate.”Hamilton ended the session in P9, clocking a fastest lap time of 1:12.690 from 30 laps of the circuit.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKTeam-mate Charles Leclerc topped the session in his home race with a time of 1:11.964.But that was not before he suffered a nightmare start that saw him go off track.Lewis Hamilton fumes ‘have a tea break while you’re at it’ at Ferrari staff and refuses to apologise in Miami GP bust-upSoon after he was involved in a red flag incident as he lost the left half of his front wing after a collision with Lance Stroll.The Aston Martin driver had let one driver go heading into the famous hairpin turn, before veering right on to the racing line where Leclerc was racing along.The move saw Leclerc crash into the back of Stroll, who said he did not hear his team’s radio call that the Monegasque was coming down.Stroll was handed a one place grid penalty for the incident by the FIA, who additionally slapped his super licence with a penalty point.Ahead of the weekend, Hamilton had said he was “buzzing” to race around Monaco in a Ferrari.He said: “It’s a much different track… Ferrari have generally gone well here [in the past] but as you know, Qualifying is everything and we’ve struggled so far this year, so we’ll see.”I’ve never driven this car at this track, so that will be new for me, it’s a new characteristic to what I’ve experienced in the past.”But it’s exciting to drive for the first time a Ferrari around these streets of Monte Carlo.”Read More on The SunHamilton is currently P6 in the World Drivers Championship standings, nine points behind team-mate Leclerc.McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are one and two in the rankings with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen close behind.Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc also had a horror start to the session after a crash at the Monaco hairpinCredit: AP More

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    Gary Lineker ‘in talks to launch MOTD-style show with major sport broadcaster’ after controversial BBC exit

    GARY LINEKER is planning for life as a “media disruptor” after leaving the BBC, according to reports.The 64-year-old parted ways with the Beeb earlier this week following an anti-Semitism row. Gary Lineker has left the BBC after 26 yearsCredit: BBCReports suggest Lineker’s podcast The Rest is Football is set to cover the Club World CupCredit: AlamyLineker announced earlier this season he would depart his role as Match of the Day host after almost three decades.But he had been due to stay for the BBC’s coverage of the World Cup next summer. The former England striker is now reportedly planning to expand on an existing role. According to The Guardian, Lineker’s podcast The Rest is Football are in talks with DAZN. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe discussions are based around “launching shows featuring match clips of this summer’s Club World Cup.”Lineker’s Goalhanger Productions company are reportedly leading the talks with DAZN, who hold global rights to the tournament. Episodes of The Rest is Football were previously available on BBC Sounds after Goalhanger signed a one-year deal with the Beeb last November. Following Lineker’s departure, future episodes will not be streamed on the platform. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe outlet also claims TV insiders believe Lineker moving to a rival such as ITV or Sky Sports is “highly unlikely.”Any success this summer with the Club World Cup could see The Rest is Football return for extended World Cup episodes in 2026. Gary Lineker apologises for antisemitic post and confirms he’s quitting BBC next weekLineker faced a huge backlash after he re-posted a video last week which criticised Zionism and included an illustration of a rat.The Three Lions legend agreed to leave the BBC for good and apologised unreservedly in a video message on Monday.The 64-year-old said in the clip: “Football has been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember – both on the pitch and in the studio.”I care deeply about the game, and about the work I’ve done with the BBC over many years. “As I’ve said, I would never consciously repost anything anti-Semitic – it goes against everything I stand for.”However, I recognise the error and upset that I caused, and reiterate how sorry I am. “Stepping back now feels like the responsible course of action.” More

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    Top flight star, 26, banned for two years after testing positive for ECSTASY as he’s released by club

    FRENCH top-flight star Ibrahima Niane has landed a two-year ban from football after testing positive for ecstasy.The striker has scored three goals in 27 games this season to help minnows Angers keep their place in Ligue 1.Angers ace Ibrahima Niane landed a two-year ban from football after testing positive for ecstasyAngers banished Niane after he injured a teammate in a training-ground clashBut France’s anti-doping agency AFLD has now banned Niane, 26, until April 2027 after drug tests found he had taken ecstasy and MDMA.Angers had already banished him from their first-team squad after he injured a team-mate in a training-ground clash in early April.He has since become one of seven first-teamers released by the western club, who finished 14th in France’s 18-team top flight.Senegal-born Niane’s contract with the Loire-region club is due to expire this summer.  Read More on FootballHe recently returned to his West African home country to consider his options.The AFLD said Niane may not “participate in any form of professional competition”.That includes “any form of activity, training camps or friendly matches.”Angers announced: “Initially signed on loan from Metz on 31 January 2023, Ibrahima Niane joined Angers SCO on a permanent contract the following summer.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”The Senegalese striker scored six goals and supplied three assists in 76 games in all competitions”Former Senegal Under-20 international Niane helped Metz win promotion to Ligue 1 before moving to Angers.Niane amassed a total of six goals and three assists in 76 appearances during his two-year stint at Angers. More

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    Injuries & suspensions update ahead of Gameweek 37: William Saliba among players unavailable for closing weekend

    DREAM TEAM brings you all the latest injury, suspension and availability news for Gameweek 37 in one convenient location.William Saliba and Jurrien Timber have joined Gabriel and Takehiro Tomiyasu on Arsenal’s injury list, leaving Mikel Arteta short in defence for the final weekend of the Premier League campaign.Kai Havertz returned for the Gunners last weekend and is expected to play some part against Southampton on Sunday.Saliba won’t play against SouthamptonCredit: Dream TeamChelsea have been short of strikers lately but Enzo Maresca told reporters that both Marc Guiu and Christopher Nkunku are available ahead of his side’s decisive trip to Nottingham Forest.Nicolas Jackson remains suspended in domestic football but the Senegal international can be selected for Wednesday night’s Conference League final in Poland.As for Forest, Murillo hasn’t trained all week due to a twisted ankle and will be assessed tomorrow.Both Alexander Isak and Kieran Trippier will be assessed on Saturday before a final decision is made on the pair ahead of Newcastle v Everton – neither have trained this week.As for the Toffees, Seamus Coleman and Jarrad Branthwaite will not travel with the squad having limped off last weekend.Isak is yet to trainCredit: GettyJoao Pedro will not feature for Brighton for disciplinary reasons following a bust-up with team-mate Jan Paul van Hecke.Ferdi Kadioglu, James Milner, Georginio Rutter and Solly March remain sidelined with injury – Jason Steele and Tariq Lamptey are doubts.Most read in FootballPep Guardiola confirmed that John Stones is Manchester City’s only injury absentee but revealed that Rodri is not yet ready to start.Mateo Kovacic is suspended having seen red against Bournemouth in midweek.Guehi is among Palace’s absenteesCredit: AlamyAdam Wharton and Marc Guehi will not play any part for Crystal Palace at Anfield having suffered injuries in the FA Cup final.Defenders Nathaniel Clyne and Ben Chilwell are said to be ill.Arne Slot has not yet decided whether Trent Alexander-Arnold will play against the Eagles in what would be the defender’s final appearance for Liverpool before his exit.Joe Gomez may get some minutes in the second half.Both Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim will address the media on Saturday following their involvement in the Europa League final.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 NOWARSENALInjuries: Takehiro Tomiyasu, Gabriel Jesus, Jurrien Timber, Gabriel, William SalibaSuspensions: NoneASTON VILLAInjuries: Youri Tielemans (doubt)Suspensions: NoneBOURNEMOUTHInjuries: Enes Unal, Luis Sinisterra, Ryan Christie, Alex Scott (doubt), Dango Ouattara, James Hill (doubt)Suspensions: Lewis CookBRENTFORDInjuries: Josh Dasilva, Fabio Carvalho, Vitaly Janelt, Michael Kayode (doubt)Suspensions: NoneBRIGHTONInjuries: James Milner, Solly March, Ferdi Kadioglu, Georginio Rutter, Jason Steele (doubt), Tariq Lamptey (doubt)Suspensions: NoneCHELSEAInjuries: Wesley FofanaSuspensions: Mykhailo Mudryk, Nicolas JacksonCRYSTAL PALACEInjuries: Cheick Doucoure, Chadi Riad, Marc Guehi, Adam Wharton, Ben Chilwell (doubt), Nathaniel Clyne (doubt)Suspensions: NoneEVERTONInjuries: Orel Mangala, James Tarkowski, Jesper Lindstrom, Jarrad Brathwaite, Seamus ColemanSuspensions: NoneFULHAMInjuries: Reiss Nelson, Rodrigo Muniz, Timothy Castagne, Harrison ReedSuspensions: NoneIPSWICHInjuries: Chiedozie Ogbene, Wes Burns, Sammie Szmodics, Conor Townsend, Jaden Philogene, Arijanet Muric, Cameron Burgess (doubt), Kalvin PhillipsSuspensions: NoneLEICESTERInjuries: Abdul Fatawu, Stephy Mavididi, Mads Hermansen, Bobby De Cordova-ReidSuspensions: NoneLIVERPOOLInjuries: Alexis Mac Allister (doubt)Suspensions: NoneMANCHESTER CITYInjuries: John StonesSuspensions: Mateo KovacicMANCHESTER UNITEDInjuries: Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de LigtSuspensions: NoneNEWCASTLEInjuries: Lewis Hall, Matt Targett (doubt), Joelinton, Kieran Trippier (doubt), Alexander Isak (doubt)Suspensions: NoneNOTTINGHAM FORESTInjuries: Taiwo Awoniyi, Murillo (doubt)Suspensions: NoneSOUTHAMPTONInjuries: Kyle Walker-Peters (doubt), Taylor Harwood-Bellis (doubt), Jan Bednarek (doubt)Suspensions: NoneTOTTENHAMInjuries: Radu Dragusin, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Lucas BergvallSuspensions: NoneWEST HAMInjuries: Michail Antonio, Crysencio SummervilleSuspensions: NoneWOLVESRead More on The SunInjuries: Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez, Yerson Mosquera, Leon Chiwone, Sam Johnstone, Jorgen Strand Larsen (doubt)Suspensions: None More

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    Tottenham star Djed Spence recreates famous cigar pose he used to troll Neil Warnock after winning Europa League final

    DJED SPENCE has taken a cheeky swipe at Neil Warnock after winning the Europa League. The former Nottingham Forest full-back came on as a sub during Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao. Djed Spence has recreated his infamous snap taking a dig at Neil WarnockCredit: GettyWarnock had suggested Spence would either be “Premier League or non-league”Credit: PASpence tagged Warnock in a cigar snap after Nottingham Forest’s promotion in 2022Credit: XSpence has enjoyed a strong year after breaking back into the Spurs first XI.The 24-year-old had looked set to exit from North London last summer following loan stints with Rennes, Leeds and Genoa. But he has been a rare bright spot for Spurs in the Premier League this season.And Spence made four appearances in Europe as Tottenham ended their 17-year trophy drought.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSpence infamously trolled EFL legend Warnock following Forest’s promotion to the Premier League in 2022.He posed in the Wembley dressing room with a cigar in mouth, tagging in his former boss.Warnock had told the flying full-back during his time at Middlesbrough his future was “either Premier League or non league.”Spence cationed the snap: “Oh, where’s my Manners! Welcome to Twitter @warnockofficial.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKTypically tongue in cheek, Warnock fired back: “Well done Djed I did say you were premier league or non league, glad you listened and took my advice on board now go and enjoy your success.He added: “Those cigars won’t do you any good though son.”How Tottenham won the Europa League final v Man UnitedSpence was at it again following Spurs’ Europa League triumph – but stayed clear of tagging Warnock this time.He shared a post to his Instagram followers on Friday, pretending to puff on a cigar alongside the Europa League trophy.Spence wrote: “Oh, where’s my Manners! .. WELCOME TO @championsleague.”One fan responded: “So glad you repeated this pic! The 1st one was iconic.”Another said: “Aura is unmatched, love it.”While a third joked: “Are you listening Neil?!” More

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    Thomas Tuchel hints Phil Foden is still affected by vile Man Utd chants about his mum as he explains England absence

    THOMAS TUCHEL has revealed why he left Phil Foden out of the latest England squad.The Manchester City ace was a surprise omission from the latest Three Lions announcement on Friday morning.Thomas Tuchel has revealed why Phil Foden has been left out of the England squadCredit: PAFoden was subjected to vile chants about his mum during the Manchester Derby in AprilCredit: AlamyTuchel has claimed that “injury and performance” factors are behind his absence from the upcoming international break.But he also appeared to suggest that Foden remains affected by the offensive chants he was subjected to about his mum during the Manchester Derby in April.Tuchel told talkSPORT: “It’s a little bit different, because Phil had difficult times in his last camp. I loved Phil as a person in the camp, he was fantastic.”I love his talent and the ability that he showed in training with us, simply outstanding. There’s no doubt about it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He struggled even before last camp to show it in the club, he struggled with in camp to feel the freedom and the excitement that is part of his game.”Things were not so easy for him, they became a bit more complicated after the Manchester derby.”On a personal level what happened in the Manchester derby with the fans, and then also on a physical level that he’s still suffering from ankle problems, cannot get rid of it.”So putting all in the mix, we thought it’s better. It’s the moment now for Phil to take a breath, to not be with us, which was also very hard for because I admire him a lot, and I like him a lot.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”But we thought it’s better he took care of his ankle, fully pain free, and no reason for holding back and being fit for the Club World Cup.”So it was a mix between injury and performance wise.”New footage shows Phil Foden’s reaction to Man Utd fans’ sick chant aimed at his mum The Man City star recently opened up about his injury issues and mental healthCredit: GettyFoden was on the receiving end of vile chants about his mum during the 0-0 draw between Manchester United and Man City at Old Trafford earlier this year.City boss Pep Guardiola condemned the shocking treatment of the midfielder at full-time, stating: “It was a lack of class. We are so exposed in football — managers, owners and players especially.”I don’t understand the mind of the people involving the mum of Phil.”It’s a lack of integrity, class, and they should be ashamed.”Foden has experienced a drop in form this season and recently put it down to mental burnout and injury problems.He said: “It’s been a frustrating season for me. I’ve had a lot of things going on off the pitch mentally. It’s one of them, sometimes there’s things in life that are bigger than football.”This season I’ve struggled a little bit. Hopefully come next year I can get my head mentally right and get back where I left off the season before, because I know what I’m capable of doing and the quality I have.”The club have been so supportive, I can’t thank them enough. I know if everything was okay, I’d definitely be better on the field.”Sometimes things happen and you have to deal with it and move on.”Obviously it’s a difficult situation for me with the internationals right around the corner. It’s something we have to speak about with the club and national team, to see if it’s better to rest and get my ankle fully 100 percent back how I want it.”I just don’t know at the moment, it’s a conversation to be had and we’ll see what happens.”I just need a few weeks off, without playing football, and obviously I can’t get it at the moment. It’s a bit frustrating to play with niggles like this.”A lot of people don’t know what football players have to go through, and play with. I’ve had a lot of ankle pain and playing with it in the last couple of months. Some people don’t see what we go through.”Read More on The SunAlongside Foden, the likes of Harry Maguire and Jarrod Bowen have missed out on a place in the squad.Marc Guehi and Marcus Rashford are unavailable due to injury, with Adam Wharton dropping down to the Under-21s. More