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    Referees to wear BODYCAMS at major tournament with footage set to be shown to fans on TV

    REFEREES will wear bodycams during the Club World Cup, it has been confirmed.Footage from the cameras will be readily available to broadcasters during matches at the competition.The club world cup will feature bodycam footage from refsCredit: AFPThe technology has had good feedback from trials in England at the grassroots levelCredit: PAJarred Gillett used a bodycam during a Premier League clash last seasonCredit: GettyIt was revealed during a Prem clash between Crystal Palace and Man UtdCredit: Sky SportsThe move was confirmed by the chairman of the Fifa referees committee, Pierluigi Collina.Collina said: “It is a good chance to offer the viewers a new experience, in terms of images taken from a perspective, from an angle of vision which was never offered before.”It’s a combination of new experience for broadcasters and also for coaching purposes.”Having the possibility to see what the referee sees is important in the debriefing, to evaluate how the call was made by the referee, which was his view, and so on.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReferee bodycams were first trialled in English football at the grassroots level last season.The trials were then expanded for this season after results showed a decrease in abuse toward match officials.In the Premier League, Jarred Gillett became the first referee to wear a bodycam during last season’s clash between Crystal Palace and Manchester United in May, a game won 4-0 by Palace.That game was a one-off to capture footage for a programme promoting match officials.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKOther nations have also taken to using bodycams.The Bundesliga saw its first instance of a referee wearing a bodycam in February 2024 during a game between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.Fifa show off incredible new Club World Cup trophy that has be opened with a giant gold KEYFootball in the United States, where the refreshed 32-team Club World Cup will be played out this summer, has seen the use of bodycam footage in recent seasons in Major League Soccer.Manchester City and Chelsea are the English clubs who will be present at the tournament.It will run from June 15 to July 13.The early scheduling of the post-season tournament has seen the Premier League open up a second summer transfer window to allow teams to sign players before the competition begins.It will then be shut again during the tournament before re-opening afterwards for the remainder of the summer.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge More

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    Zlatan Ibrahimovic tipped for shock Wrexham move to link up with Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney

    ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has been tipped to join Wrexham.The striker retired in 2023, ending his career at AC Milan.Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been tipped for a shock move to WrexhamCredit: GettyOwner Ryan Reynolds has not been afraid to spend big since buying WrexhamCredit: RexIt came months after he underwent surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament injury that kept him out for nine months.Ibrahimovic completed his recovery from the injury and became the Serie A’s oldest goalscorer, and he has kept himself fit ever since.So former Premier League star Matt Jansen believes he could be an option for Wrexham, who could be playing in the Championship next season.Jansen told Fruity King: “It would probably suit Zlatan Ibrahimovic, although he retired.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”But money talks and they’ve certainly got it. It would be Hollywood and he’d enjoy it, wouldn’t he?”It would certainly be that type, or a big target man like Chris Wood maybe, although he’s not going to leave Nottingham Forest.”Anything’s possible with Wrexham and they’ve got the backing. With the media around them, they’ve got the idea of what they want to do.”Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have not been afraid to spend big to lure players to the Racecourse since taking over.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSTheir astute transfer business has helped manager Phil Parkinson achieve back-to-back promotions from the National League, and now another looks likely.They occupy the second automatic promotion spot in League One and are six points ahead of their closes rivals Wycombe in third, having played one match more.Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham mercilessly trolled by Peterborough stars after Cup heartache More

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    Fans beg Cole Palmer ‘never change’ as footage of Chelsea star asking waiter bizarre question emerges

    FANS gave Cole Palmer a big tip after his unusual question in a restaurant.Supporters advised the Chelsea hero to “never change” after footage emerged of his encounter with a waiter.Cole Palmer was straight in there with a surprise queryThe waiter enjoyed a question he might never have faced beforeEngland ace Palmer was having a relaxing night outPalmer, was casually dressed in a dark hoodie but having a classy night out with a female friend.As they discussed their meal, she made the all-important query: “Do you like it?”The England midfielder replied: “It’s quite nice this” – before turning to the waiter with a question he might never have been asked before.Palmer enquired: “Did you make this?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBeing such an all-round talent himself, the 11-cap ace perhaps thought the waiter was blessed with similar gifts.But the besuited server could only grin widely and reply: “I wish!”Fans, however, toasted Palmer for his question”The bloke is really special!” said one.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”Never change Cole,” pleaded another.But a third observer couldn’t decide if Palmer’s expression was quite as innocent as it looked.Chelsea vs Tottenham descends into chaos as Romero sparks mass melee after shoving Colwill to groundHe posted: “Can’t tell if he’s joking or serious.”Not content with asking about the source of the food, Palmer followed up by enquiring about the sauce to go with it.The ex-Manchester City starlet checked: “Can I have some ketchup, please.”And for some fans this was the real issue.One wrote: “Oh dear; ketchup.”It could have been worse. he could have asked for salad dressing. Then he might have been Cole-slaughtered! More

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    Shocking moment ex-Premier League manager was sacked on live TV with Match of the Day presenter breaking the news

    CHELSEA legend Gus Poyet has opened up on the bizarre moment he realised he’d been sacked by Brighton – while broadcasting live on the BBC.The Uruguayan appeared on an episode of Match of the Day way back in 2013. Former Brighton manager Gus Poyet (left) won promotion with the Seagulls in 2009 from League OneCredit: GettyBut the Uruguayan found out he had been sacked four years later in a bizarre wayCredit: PA:Empics SportThe BBC’s Mark Chapman told a stunned Poyet he had been let go during a live broadcastCredit: BBCPoyet joined the Seagulls in 2009 and led his side to the Championship playoffs during the 2012/13 season. Brighton missed out on promotion to the Premier League after going down to arch-rivals Crystal Palace.Poyet claims there was “nothing to indicate” he wouldn’t be returning for another crack at the top-flight next season. He therefore took up a punditry job for the summer, joining BBC host Mark Chapman for a Confederations Cup match between Spain and Nigeria on June 23. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut Brighton bosses had already put out a statement revealing his job had been terminated – just as he hit the air. Poyet was handed the statement after it was printed out by production staff.Chapman read it to him on air at half time, with Poyet stuttering in response: “I’ve still had no communication, no text, no email, I didn’t receive anything by phone.”More than 12 years later, the former Chelsea midfielder has now opened up on the episode.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHe told The Atlantic: “The commentary was starting at 7.30pm, so I switched my phone off at 7.20pm, when we did the last touches of our make-up.“There was nothing to indicate that I was going to be sacked. So I switched off my phone without any fears. Ex-Greece boss Gus Poyet pinpoints exactly what went wrong for England in shock Wembley loss”We did the pre-match analysis, then when the match started at 8pm, they said, ‘Now you can relax'”[Chapman] then said, ‘You know you’ve just been sacked?’ “We weren’t live on air, it was two minutes after the game had started at 8pm. “I said, ‘No’. He said, ‘Yes, it’s on the Brighton website’. “So then I asked staff if I could get a copy. I then asked permission to get out of the studio to call my lawyer and he told me.“The BBC thought it was perfect! We didn’t commentate one bit about the game at half-time, it was all about my sacking. “I remember saying to the BBC, ‘Oh, you’re lucky! This will never happen again!’”Poyet began his playing career in France before spells in both Uruguay and Spain.Read More on The SunHe joined Chelsea in 1997, winning the FA Cup and Cup Winners Cup in his first season at Stamford Bridge.Poyet later played for Tottenham and is currently manager at South Korean side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. More

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    Southampton tipped to make former Premier League star new manager but Chelsea could have final say

    SOUTHAMPTON have cut their shortlist of new managers to three after axing Ivan Juric.The relegated Saints brought forward Juric’s break-clause from the summer after their drop to the Championship was confirmed at Tottenham on Sunday.Southampton are in the hunt for a new manager after letting Ivan Juric goCredit: GettyFormer Premier League star Liam Rosenior is one three names on the shortlistCredit: GettyThe Saints also fancy Sheffield Wednesday’s Danny Rohl as their next bossCredit: REXAs revealed by SunSport last month, Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl remains the leading candidate to take over at St. Mary’s next season.However, Saints new technical director, Johannes Spors, has been meeting with potential replacements since taking on the role in February.Southampton had a long-list of 10 potential managers and held talks with a number of them before cutting it down to a final three.Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior, 40, is an ambitious candidate.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe former Hull City boss, who has the Ligue 1 club fourth in the table and a point of the Champions League places, has impressed in France.Strasbourg are owned by Chelsea’s parent group, BlueCo, meaning Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali have a say over his future.Rosenior would be allowed to make his own decision, though it would be a surprise were he to ditch Strasbourg for a Championship club.Interim boss Simon Rusk, who will be assisted by Adam Lallana, will take charge of the remaining seven Premier League games.Most read in FootballTodd Boehly will have a say over whether Rosenior can leave Strasbourg, which is owned by Chelsea’s parent group BlueCoCredit: AlamyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe third candidate is currently unknown, though there has become a focus on appointing a manager with experience of English football after the failed Juric experiment.Rohl’s appointment will hinge on agreeing a compensation package with Wednesday.Adam Lallana reflects on going back to his boyhood club Southampton The former Saints assistant manager has a release clause of £4million for a Premier League club, though the fee is lower for clubs in the Championship.That means, as with Russell Martin two years ago, Saints would have to wait until they have officially handed back their Premier League share to avoid a higher compensation fee.The deal to bring Martin from Swansea City two years ago ended up in a legal battle with the Welsh club, something Saints are keen to avoid this time around. More

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    ‘It’s not realistic’ – Rio Ferdinand calls out Roy Keane and Gary Neville’s takes on Man Utd vs Man City

    RIO FERDINAND has called out Roy Keane and Gary Neville for their “unrealistic” expectations of Manchester United.Keane and Neville both slammed their former club for failing to put on a show in the boring Manchester derby, which ended in a flat 0-0.Rio Ferdinand has called out two Man Utd legends for having ‘unrealistic expectations’Credit: https://x.com/FIVEUKGary Neville launched a passionate tirade at both sides after the Manchester derbyRoy Keane slammed the ‘friendly’ nature of the derbyCredit: GettyThe Old Trafford encounter lacked the kind of excitement usually found in one of the league’s biggest matches.And Neville could not hold back from the gantry as his frustrations burst out while he made it clear that neither side had done enough.After spotting both teams hugging and chatting at full-time, the former Man Utd right back fumed: “It should have more blood, thunder, risk, and courage involved in playing the game.”The congratulations and love-in I’m watching says both teams are happy with 0-0. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”It looks like it’s Sunday afternoon and they’re going to go for a roast dinner together now.”It’s like we’ve got to a point in football where teams are frightened to death to give the ball away, make a mistake, take a risk.”They’re all so obsessed with shape… nothing off-the-cuff is happening in lots of games.”Neville was far from alone in lamenting what he had seen, as Sky pundits Keane and Micah Richards also vented their frustrations.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordKeane, 53, said: “There’s a real lack of quality. No atmosphere. City have dominated possession, United have sat in. “But it’s a derby game, there’s no energy in the stadium. This is a friendly derby!”Why Ruben Amorim’s Man United system is brokenBut Ferdinand believes both Keane and Neville aren’t judging Man Utd in their current practical state.Former defender Ferdinand said on his Rio Presents podcast: “The expectations that Roy is talking about is the Man Utd that he played in.”Where a 0-0 draw against anybody at home is unacceptable. You’re disappointed immediately.”But this team aren’t there. They got beat by Nottingham Forest last Tuesday. So to think that you’re going to beat Man City.”Or that you should be expected to beat City on the back of defeat to Forest is wild to me. It’s not realistic.”Ferdinand, 46, continued on his rant about Neville and Keane: “They’ve both criticised United for being too open before. The manager has adapted a bit and we get a 0-0 draw against City and that’s not right either.”So you can’t do right, for doing wrong. You’ve got to allow them to adapt and get a result out of it, but you’re still not happy.”Where will you find happiness then?”Meanwhile, several fans praised Ferdinand for being “sensible”, with one writing: “Rio is saying it how it is. United are 13th in the league.”While another said: “Spot on. We’re just not there yet and been battered by City in the past.”Read More on The SunA third said: “United were the better team. Just need a striker.”One more added: “Bang on. When United are open Roy and Gary complain, when United play compact they complain. Can’t win with these guys.” More

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    Arsenal vs Real Madrid LIVE: Champions League quarter-final updates and team news with Saka set to START – stream FREE

    ARSENAL are hosting Real Madrid at the Emirates in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final TONIGHT!The Gunners are boosted by the return of star winger Bukayo Saka, as they aim to beat the 15-time champions of Europe.Mikel Arteta rested key players Saka, Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber in their 1-1 Premier League draw with Everton, indicating all their focus is on the Champions League. Jude Bellingham and Co already have recent success in the capital, having won last season’s Champions League final at Wembley, and will be looking to repeat the trick in north London.Kick-off time: 8pmTV channel/FREE live stream: Amazon Prime VideoArsenal team: Team news to follow…Real Madrid team: Team news to follow…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow Arsenal’s Champions League clash below…One awayThere are a handful of players on both sides who, if cautioned, would miss the second leg in a week. For Real Madrid, these are:Vinicius JuniorLucas VazquezEndrickEduardo CamavingaAntonio RudigerLuka ModricAnd for Arsenal, they are:Declan RiceJurrien TimberGabriel MartinelliCopy linkCopiedTime to step upAs one man rose, another man fell.Bukayo Saka could not even make it back onto the pitch before Mikel Arteta was handed yet another injury dilemma against Fulham.In the first half, star defender Gabriel went down injured, and has since been ruled out for the season. With Calafiori also out, this left Jakub Kiwior as the only other recognised centre-back in Arteta’s side. Will the Polish centre-half make a name for himself, or is this just fitness for Kiwior, as he reportedly heads for the exit door at the Emirates? Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal transfer newsWhile Arsenal are gearing up for their huge clash tonight, they are also gearing up for next season.SunSport has Gunners fans covered with all the rumours ahead of a BIG 2025/26 season.Copy linkCopiedBellingham vs.. VARDespite Jude Bellingham having a HUGE clash against Arsenal tonight, it seems his real enemy is VAR.Bellingham won the competition last season, then shone for England in the summer at the Euros.However, during Real’s loss to Valencia, Bellingham was seen booting the technology.Can you blame him going after the computers, after they predicted his side to lose tonight?Copy linkCopiedWho else is on tonight?There are four games over the next two days.Tonight, alongside the clash in the capital, Bayern Munich host Inter Milan. There are two more tomorrow night, as Aston Villa travel to PSG, and Barcelona host Borussia Dortmund. Copy linkCopiedThe computer has spoken…The supercomputer has spoken ahead of tonight’s clash… and it says Arsenal are FAVOURITES. According to the device, the Gunners are set for a first semi-final in 16 years.But, can they go all the way?Copy linkCopiedArteta wants fans to bring the noiseAhead of a huge clash, Arteta has urged his sides supporters to get behind the team ahead of the game.The Gunners need the Emirates bouncing if they are to throw Real Madrid off their game.Copy linkCopiedEarly team newsMadrid Xtra on X (fka Twittter) are reporting that David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez will both START for Real tonight. The account also hinted that the starting midfield for the defending champions would be Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham. Copy linkCopiedForm guideIn their last five, the Gunners are unbeaten. In fact, their unbeaten run stretches back to February 26, their last defeat coming at the hands of West Ham at the Emirates. Real Madrid don’t have to go back so far for their last defeat, it was last Saturday, at home to Valencia. Los Blancos only have two wins in five, but everyone knows the danger of their attack once they get going. Credit: Bradley Collyer/PA WireCopy linkCopiedFamiliar facesFor a side like Real, the phrase “the one that got away” seems obsolete, especially with the likes of Achraf Hakimi and Theo Hernandez blowing Europe away after once being on their books.But, Martin Odegaard was famously once at Real Madrid, aged just 16. A babyfaced Odegaard failed to have much, if any of an impact for Los Blancos, but he has grown into the player that made Madrid sign him back in 2015.His disappointing spell in the Spanish capital saw him allowed to leave on loan to Arsenal in January 2021, then making it a permanent switch in August that year.He is not the only familiar face between the sides.Dani Ceballos spent two years at the Emirates between 2019 and 2021.But, unfortunately for Ceballos, he will miss his grand return to his former side with a muscle injury.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedA first meeting since 2006Despite both sides European pedigree over the last 20 years, this is the first time they have met since the round of 16 in 2006.The two legged tie was a cagey affair between the two sides.Arsenal won at the Bernabeu, a certain Thierry Henry scoring the winner.The Gunners then held Real to a 0-0 draw at the Emirates, sending them through to the quarter-finals.Credit: CARMELO RUBIO/AFP via Getty ImagesCopy linkCopiedMbappe and Rudiger to PLAYBeating your rivals in any context is a huge deal, especially when it is on penalties in their own back yard in the Champions League.However, in the heat of the moment, UEFA decided Real went too far.Gestures made by Antonio Rudiger and Kylian Mbappe will see them miss one game, BUT, crucially, not this one.The pair were handed a suspended one-match ban, so they are both free to play the HUGE clash at the Emirates.Credit: REUTERS/Susana Vera/File PhotoCopy linkCopiedSaka’s big returnThe phrase “I’m back like I never left” can only be brandished in special situations, but Saka is truly back like he never left.His return to action has given the Gunners a huge boost ahead of tonight’s game.The winger scored less than 10 minutes into his return against Fulham in the Premier League.Having missed a long spell of the season, in which time Arsenal’s title hopes dwindled, Saka returned just in time.He will be looking for a huge impact, and to create some memories for the Emirates faithful.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal focus on the Champions LeagueIt is all or nothing for the Gunners in the Champions League, it seems.In hindsight, Arsenal should have started their key men against Everton, as the lead to Liverpool could now be single digits if they had beaten the Toffees.However, Saka, Odegaard and Timber all had to watch from the bench for a period on Sunday.Arteta’s key men on the bench, it seems all his eggs are in the Champions League basket.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGunner be a big oneWelcome to SunSport’s coverage of Arsenal vs Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final.Martin Odegaard steps up to his former side, looking to guide Arsenal into a first Champions League semi-final in 16 years.For Madrid, they are looking for a 16 themselves, but not a first semi-final in 16 years, rather a 16th title to add to their collection.The defending champions have previous success in London, winning the final at Wembley against Dortmund last season.Mikel Arteta’s team selection last time out against Everton points towards one thing for the Gunners: it is all or nothing in the Champions League.With an 11 point gap to close on Liverpool, the Gunners only have eyes for a first Champions League title in their history.Follow along with SunSport’s comprehensive blog of ALL the action from tonight’s HUGE clash.Copy linkCopied More

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    ‘Best striker at our club’ – Man Utd fans in meltdown over Chido Obi’s solo goal for U21s team

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans were in meltdown after Chido Obi’s wondergoal for the Under-21s.Obi, 17, joined the United academy from Arsenal last summer. Chido Obi scored a superb solo goal for Manchester United’s Under-21sObi has made three Premier League appearances this term aged 17Credit: AlamyAnd he has certainly impressed his new supporters in his debut campaign with the club. So much so that the teenager has already broken into Ruben Amorim’s first team this season. Obi came off the bench against Tottenham, Everton and Leicester in the Premier League – and Fulham in the FA Cup. But he was back in Premier League 2 action for the U21s on Monday.READ MORE ON MAN UTDObi scored twice in the thrilling 3-3 draw against Nottingham Forest to take his tally across the Premier League 2, FA Youth Cup and U18 Premier League to 14 in 13 games.His first goal saw him turn home from close range.But it was his second effort that put United’s youngsters 3-1 up that caught the eye. Obi received the ball with his back to goal on the halfway line with a centre-back pressing into him. Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordHe spun past the defender and sprinted towards the Forest goal. Then when surrounded by a rabble of Forest defenders, he twisted past between two.New Man Utd signing arrives at Old Trafford for first time since transfer… only to see horror show against TottenhamAnd Obi rounded off the superb solo effort by unleashing a low strike into the bottom corner. It didn’t take long for United fans to flood social media with comments in awe of the goal. One said: “We made the right decision snatching him from Arsenal. Serious talent.”Another wrote: “That is absolutely ridiculous, abnormally good. U21 football or not.”A third added: “This is a ridiculous goal.”A fourth commented: “Simply too good for that level.”And a since-deleted tweet labelled Obi the “best striker at the club”. United’s first-team forwards have struggled in front of goal this term.Read More on The SunRasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee both have three goals apiece in the Premier League in 2024-25. And while Obi is yet to get on the scoresheet, goals like his U21s strike mean it surely won’t be long before he finds the net for the Amorim. Obi picked up the ball near the halfway lineHe drove towards the box, turned past defenders and found the corner More