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    ‘That’s why he’s rich’ – Fans only just realising what Marinakis was holding while ranting at Nuno on Forest pitch

    EAGLE-EYED fans noticed Evangelos Marinakis was carrying a tech relic during his on-field rant at Nuno Santo.The Nottingham Forest owner stormed onto the City Ground field following Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester. Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis confronted manager Nuno Santo on the pitch after the 2-2 draw with LeicesterCredit: AFPEagle-eyed fans spotted the Greek was using tech hardware from the last decadeCredit: AFPMarinakis was seen remonstrating with boss Santo after a late equaliser from the Foxes.The Greek owner later headed back towards the dressing rooms, before unleashing another verbal volley.But it was what Marinakis was clutching during the exchange that had social media talking on Monday.Fans noticed the billionaire was holding what appeared to be an iPhone 8, an edition of Apple’s flagship phone launched in 2017 and discontinued in February 2020.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLOne fan wrote on X: “Marinakis having a iPhone 8 & wire headphones is my favourite part of this whole exchange.”Another laughed in response: “That’s why he’s rich.”A third joked: “Doesn’t matter how rich you are, it’s still a bit of a hassle to set up a new phone!”And a fourth added: “I thought I was the only one who noticed.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSunday’s draw secured Forest European football for the first time in over three decades.But results elsewhere mean qualification for the Champions League is now out of their hands.Nottingham Forest star Harry Toffolo reveals ‘I might go throw up’ after downing six pickle juices during Tottenham clashMarinakis’s decision to invade the pitch was slammed as “scandalous” by Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville, who urged Nuno to QUIT. The Greek owner later released a statement clarifying the reasons behind his public frustration.It read: “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.”Everybody – coaching staff, players, supporters and including myself – we were frustrated around the injury of Taiwo and the medical staff’s misjudgement on Taiwo Awoniyi’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.”SunSport exclusively revealed Marinakis continued his explosive rant in the tunnel at the City Ground, away from TV cameras. Read More on The SunEyewitnesses saw the Greek businessman lose his rag once more with Nuno, before also venting his frustration at Awoniyi and the Forest medical staff.Those who witnessed the incident felt it went far beyond what fans and TV cameras witnessed on the pitch. More

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    Fans convinced Man Utd keeper Altay Bayindir CELEBRATED West Ham goal as footage emerges

    MANCHESTER UNITED goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has caused a social media storm after footage emerged of him apparently celebrating a goal that he had CONCEDED.The game in question was United’s 2-0 home defeat by West Ham United last weekend. Bayindir was caught on camera supposedly “celebrating” West Ham’s second goalUnited slumped to 16th in the league with their defeatTomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen got the goals that saw Graham Potter’s Hammers leapfrog the Red Devils into 15th in the Premier League table. There was one particular moment in the game that keen-eyed fans spotted, when United keeper Bayindir appeared to celebrate West Ham’s second goal. Bayindir, deputising in net in place of Andre Onana, was caught by the official West Ham TikTok account, with the club posting footage of Bowen’s second goal. After Aaron Wan-Bissaka, the former United right-back, had set up Bowen to stroke home the second, Bayindir turned to the stand behind him, fists clenched, and roared, almost as if he were celebrating. Read more FootballThe West Ham account captioned the incident: “Did the goalkeeper celebrate?”In the comments section, fans were having a field day. One said: “I thought this last night watching MOTD. Such an odd reaction.”Another commented: “Either he’s frustrated, or he bet on United to lose”, while another tweeted: “Makes me think, does Ruben Amorim tells them to intentionally lose in the Premier league for the owners to buy him his players? Because why would he celebrate?”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKUnited manager Amorim had rotated his side following their Europa League semi-final win over Athletic Bilbao in midweek.However, the stand-ins did not take the opportunity they had been given to impress, with the Portuguese forced to turn to his bench early in the second half.Casemiro STAYING at Man Utd? Amorim’s Shock U-Turn Explained!He brought on Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof in the 52nd minute to replace Luke Shaw and Leny Yoro, with the latter forced off injured. Amorim said that he was unsure on the Frenchman’s condition and whether he would be available for the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur. He then brought on January arrival Patrick Dorgu and Alejandro Garnacho in immediate response to Bowen’s goal, but neither could provide the spark that United needed to get back into the game. The Red Devils travel to Champions League-chasing Chelsea next, before they head to Bilbao next week for the Europa League final.They end the season at home to Aston Villa, whose form has picked up as they hunt a top-five finish themselves. More

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    Dream Team managers keen on Erling Haaland despite ring rust and threat of Pep Roulette

    PEP GUARDIOLA caused quite a stir among Dream Team managers when he declared Erling Haaland (£7.8m) fit ahead of the Gameweek 35 deadline.Given Manchester City were due to visit relegated Southampton in arguably the biggest mismatch of the Premier League weekend, many gaffers rushed to recruit the big No9.Haaland’s return didn’t go as plannedCredit: Dream TeamHaaland came from nowhere to be the second-most popular recruit for Gameweek 35, narrowly beaten by Bryan Mbeumo (£4.6m) ahead of Brentford’s trip to Ipswich.It was a smart move on paper.The prospect of one of world football’s most prolific goalscorers being unleashed upon the top flight’s worst defence was a mouthwatering one but Dream Team bosses should know not to take anything for granted by now.Haaland mustered just two points (for playing 60+ minutes) at St Mary’s to leave many gaffers bitterly underwhelmed.The popular poacher was virtually anonymous as Saints put up a sterner resistance than expected to hold out for a 0-0 draw.Haaland’s ownership is soaring ahead of Gameweek 36Credit: RexHaving been sidelined since late March, a little ring rust is to be expected.Plus, Haaland is the type of player who is only as good as the players behind him and it’s probably fair to say that Man City may have had one eye on the FA Cup final on the south coast as they played at a relaxed pace.More intensity is expected from Guardiola’s troops at Wembley this coming Saturday, when they will start as favourites against Crystal Palace – they beat the Eagles 5-2 in the league last month.Most read in FootballHad Haaland feasted against Southampton he would almost certainly be the most popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 36, with Man City due to fulfil two fixtures (Palace at Wembley plus a home league game against Bournemouth).But a rusty comeback performance may cause gaffers to think twice.Predicting Guardiola’s line-ups is fraught with riskCredit: AlamyThe threat of ‘Pep Roulette’ also looms large, that being the term to describe Guardiola’s unpredictable rotation policy.Omar Marmoush (£4.8m) scored four goals and provided two assists in nine outings prior to Haaland’s return, a fruitful run that yielded 71 points.It won’t be a surprise if the Egyptian forward leads the line from the off against the Cherries after Haaland starts at Wembley – or perhaps even the other way around.This is to say that the Norwegian striker is not guaranteed 180 minutes this coming Gameweek by any means.Even so, he will be difficult to resist prior the Friday deadline.After missing seven games through injury, Haaland remains third in the overall rankings with 352 points to his name.And only Mohamed Salah (£6.8m) has scored more goals (33 to 30) in all competitions at this late stage.Read More on The SunHaaland has scored 30 goals in all competitions this seasonCredit: GettyHaaland is currently the second-most recruited player for Gameweek 36, behind only Eberechi Eze (£5.1m).His ownership is back up to 37.5%, making him the fourth-most selected player in the game, but he’s on track to jump up to third come the deadline.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 NOW More

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    Man City drop Jack Grealish transfer hint as they launch stunning new kit for Club World Cup

    MANCHESTER CITY have unveiled their kit for the 2025/26 season and dropped a hint over Jack Grealish’s future.Pep Guardiola’s side will wear the new home shirt at this summer’s Club World Cup in the US.Man City have unveiled their new kitCredit: Man CityThe shirt will be worn at the Club World CupCredit: Man CityPuma have designed the jerseyCredit: Man CityThe sash is a nod to past City away shirtsCredit: Man CityPuma have gone for a white sash across the club’s iconic sky blue jersey.The diagonal stripe is a nod to City kits from the 70s as it has been seen on old away strips.Grealish is one of the stars modelling the new look alongside the likes of Phil Foden, Erling Halaand and Mateo Kovacic.And fans reckon having him as the poster boy suggests he is staying at City beyond the summer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt comes amid rumours of Grealish’s departure after a tough season in which he has scored just three goals and started only seven Premier League games.Tottenham, Aston Villa and Napoli are all interested in signing him.Grealish was not, however, seen in the promotional video to launch the new kit.The clip stars actor John Thompson hosting a talent show as stars like Foden, Haaland, Manuel Akanji, Oscar Bobb and Ederson take to the stage to perform.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSFormer players Micah Richards, Joleon Lescott and Mike Summerbee also have cameo roles.The video was filmed at the Clayton Official Supporters Club just around the corner from the Etihad Stadium.Jack Grealish to Napoli?! Conte Plots Shock £100M Raid – Would City Really Let Him Go?Puma say the sash home shirt “creates a connection to the past with a futuristic design, bridging the gap between different generations of City fans”.The German sportswear brand’s chief Marco Mueller said: “We’re so excited to be featuring the iconic sash, made famous from away days of old, on the home kit for the first time.”Both in this kit and all our kits for this upcoming season, fans across the world will be reminded that with our partnership we do things differently and want to push the boundaries in terms of design, creativity and innovation”.The kit is available in the City shop for £85 and the authentic jersey costs £130.Puma say the kit ‘bridges the gap between different generations of fans’Credit: Man CityThe authentic shirt costs £130Credit: Man City More

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    Why are there no Premier League games on Saturday?

    THE 2024/25 Premier League season has almost reached its climax with just two rounds of fixtures remaining.Matchweek 37 has a rare schedule with no games taking place on Saturday.No Premier League fixtures will take place this SaturdayCredit: GettySunSport brings you the reason why no matches are scheduled for the customary slots on the penultimate matchweek of the season.Why are there no Premier League games on Saturday?There will be no top-flight fixtures taking place on Saturday after a drastic change to the footballing calendar was made prior to the 2024/25 season starting.Last April, the FA and the Premier League reached an agreement that the FA Cup final would be played on an exclusive Saturday.And the blockbuster Wembley showpiece between Crystal Palace and Manchester City is scheduled for this Saturday, which is why no Prem matches are taking place.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe FA’s statement last year read: “The Emirates FA Cup Final will now take place on the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season, on an exclusive Saturday with no Premier League fixtures taking place on the same day.”The announcement also stated that no Prem games would be played the day before the final: “Additionally, there will be no Premier League games on the Friday night before the Final, to allow focus on the build-up to the showpiece event.”However, that is now not happening with two top-flight fixtures booked in for Friday night.Manchester United’s clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge was moved to the Friday in April to ensure there is no clash with the Women’s FA Cup final between the two clubs.Most read in FootballAnd due to the Red Devils’ involvement in the Europa League final with Tottenham, Spurs put a request in to the Premier League to move their Sunday fixture with Aston Villa to the Friday to allow both sides to have the same amount of rest time ahead of the all-English blockbuster in Bilbao.Premier League fixtures for Matchweek 37All times BSTFriday, May 167.30pm Aston Villa v Spurs (Sky Sports)8:15pm Chelsea v Man Utd (Sky Sports)Sunday, May 1812pm Everton v Southampton (TNT Sports)2:15pm West Ham v Nottingham Forest (Sky Sports)3pm Brentford v Fulham3pm Leicester City v Ipswich Town4:30pm Arsenal v Newcastle United (Sky Sports)Monday, May 198pm Brighton v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Tuesday, May 208pm Crystal Palace v Wolves8pm Man City v AFC Bournemouth More

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    When does the summer transfer window 2025 open and close?

    THE 2024/25 Premier League campaign is heading towards an unwanted close.But the offseason does mean the thrills and spills of the transfer window are upon us.The summer transfer window will include an early phase before the Club World CupCredit: RexSunSport brings you all the dates and details you need ahead of the summer.When does the summer transfer window 2025 open?This summer, the transfer window will open early between Sunday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 10, due to the exceptional registration period related to the expanded Club World Cup.Chelsea and Manchester City are the only Premier League clubs that are taking part in the revamped competition, but the early window allows all Prem sides to complete business.The summer window will then open again properly on Monday, June 16, and close on Monday, September 1.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Premier League can only have 12 weeks of a summer window, which is why there is a five-day break to allow it to run to September 1.What time does the summer transfer window 2025 close?This year, the summer transfer window will close four hours earlier than usual.Prem and EFL bosses, with the agreement of clubs in all four leagues, have come to the decision that all signings or paperwork will have to be lodged by 7pm, rather than the more accustomed 11pm deadline, on September 1.An additional two hours will be allowed for signings from overseas to complete all the necessary paperwork.Most read in FootballThe move from the 11pm closure is viewed as a way of preventing club staff and administrators from having to burn the midnight oil well into the early hours when late-agreed deals are pushed through. More

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    ‘What else have I got?’ – Dean Windass, 56, reveals he has ADHD as well as dementia as he opens up on health battle

    FORMER Premier League striker Dean Windass has been diagnosed with ADHD.Windass, 56, revealed earlier this year that he had dementia which was discovered following a brain scan last year.Windass went public with his dementia diagnosis earlier this yearCredit: RexWindass scored the goal that sent Hull City into the Premier League for the first time everCredit: GettyThe former Hull City forward, speaking to the BBC, opened up on his diagnosis after he launched his second autobiography. Windass, who has had problems with drinking and his mental health post-retirement, could not believe it at first when he was told about his condition.He said: “I thought, ‘God, what’s going on?'”I’ve got dementia, now I’ve got ADHD – and what else have I got?”Read more FootballHowever, Windass, who also played for Bradford City, Middlesbrough, and Aberdeen, thinks that him having ADHD adds up when looking back to his earlier years.He added: “Even at school I couldn’t process things. “I can read and write, but if I read a book and you asked me what that book was about, I wouldn’t know.”Windass’ dementia diagnosis earlier this year adds to the growing number of former footballers with the syndrome.Most read in SportKey members of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning side – Bobby and Jack Charlton, as well as Nobby Stiles – all passed away with dementia. Jeff Astle, the former England striker, died in 2002 with an inquest into his death calling it “industrial disease” due to repeated heading of the ball. Harry Maguire gets over Man Utd woes with trip to watch former club in Championship play-off clashWindass has since become a big advocate for ex-players to get their heads scanned, revealing that many had reached out to him worried that they could be struggling with the same thing.Windass said: “I’m trying to get as many footballers [as possible] to go for a scan.”What is ADHD?ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals focus, regulate their impulses, and manage their energy levelsSymptoms depend on the type; inattention causes challenges with focusing, organisation and time management, hyperactivity causes excessive energy or restlessness, and impulsivity causes a person to act without thinking or struggle to wait their turn.People can be predominately one type or a mix of the two and symptoms are varied and unique to individuals.While living with ADHD is challenging, people often find unique strengths within their condition, such as the ability to hyperfocus on something they find interesting, problem-solving skills and creativity.Windass was the hero in the 2008 Championship play-off final at Wembley, scoring the winner to send his hometown club Hull into the Premier League for the first time in the Tigers’ history. Windass said of the moment: “It was the most important goal of my career, probably not the best, but the most important. “It was a special day in my life, in everybody’s lives in Hull.” More

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    Why Rodrygo ‘REFUSED to play against Barcelona’ with Real Madrid star ‘in rift involving Bellingham and Mbappe’

    REAL MADRID star Rodrgyo is refusing to play for the club after a huge rift with team-mates, according to shock reports.The 24-year-old’s days with the Spanish giants are numbered and he will be sold this summer.Rodrygo is refusing to play for Real MadridCredit: APThe ‘media frenzy’ around Jude Bellingham has taken the spotlight away from himCredit: Shutterstock EditorialHe has also been left ‘angry’ by the signing of Kylian MbappeCredit: Shutterstock EditorialRodrygo was an unused substitute as Real Madrid lost 4-3 to their bitter El Clasico rivals Barcelona on Sunday.The defeat proved costly with them now seven points behind Barca with three games to go at the top of the LaLiga.Departing Carlo Ancelotti would have liked to name his strongest starting XI for the clash – but Rodrygo does not want to play for the club anymore.Bombshell reports from Spanish outlet Marca claim the winger feels “displaced” at Real Madrid.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe “media explosion” around Jude Bellingham and the signing of Kylian Mbappe last year has frustrated him.Rodrygo wanted to be the club’s main man alongside Vinicius Junior and is “angry” about having the spotlight taken away from him.It has supposedly led to a “rift” forming between the two Brazilians.There is no suggestion that Bellingham or Mbappe have done anything wrong.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBut Rodrygo’s relationships with his team-mates have reportedly “deteriorated significantly”.Xabi Alonso will replace Ancelotti in the dugout this summer and he is ready to show Rodrygo the exit door.Carlo Ancelotti named Brazil coach as former Chelsea boss makes history after leaving Real MadridClub chiefs do not want him around and he is likely to leave.Alonso could convince him to stay but is set to build around Bellingham, Mbappe, Vinicius and Trent Alexander-Arnold.Rodrygo, who has scored 68 goals and got 50 assists from Real Madrid in 267 games, has a contract at the Bernabeu until 2028.His departure could spark a Premier League transfer battle as Arsenal and Manchester City have previously been linked with him.Rodrygo’s relationship with his team-mates has ‘deteriorated’Credit: Getty More