Philippa Kaur

More stories

  • 125 Shares156 Views

    in Golf

    Dave Pelz, Scientist Turned Golf Instructor, Is Dead at 85

    After working at NASA, he became a renowned expert on putting and shots close to the green through his coaching, books, television appearances and training aids.Dave Pelz, who left his job as a scientist at NASA to study the short game of golf, a detour that would make him a celebrated guru of putts and wedge shots, died on March 23 at his home in Dripping Springs, Texas, near Austin. He was 85.David Pelly, Pelz’s stepson and the chief executive of his company, Dave Pelz Golf, said the cause was prostate cancer.While most golfers focus more on how to drive long distances, Pelz concentrated on the short game — shots from within 100 yards, including putting and chipping and blasting out of bunkers with a wedge. In his early statistical research, he found that 80 percent of shots lost to par occur within that distance, and that putting makes up 43 percent of the game.“Golfers think that their first two shots are the game,” he said on the PBS talk show “Charlie Rose” in 2010. “They drive almost every hole. They hit to the green almost every hole. But what they don’t think about is that after you hit those first two shots, and you don’t hit the green, there are two, three or four more shots.”As a golf instructor, Pelz demonstrated putting techniques in 1999. He found that putting makes up 43 percent of the game.Bill Kennedy/The New York TimesPelz, recognizable in his trademark broad-brimmed sun hat, became a major influence on the short game. He developed training aids and created clubs (he had about 20 patents); wrote instruction books; had his own Golf Channel show; opened schools for amateurs at golf resorts; and coached professional golfers.We are having trouble retrieving the article content.Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings.Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times.Thank you for your patience while we verify access.Already a subscriber? Log in.Want all of The Times? Subscribe. More

  • 225 Shares82 Views

    in Motorsport

    Sky Sports F1 pundits in hysterics as star reveals he ‘almost crashed’ after bizarre injury in ‘sensitive area’

    FORMULA ONE rookie sensation Isack Hadjar “almost crashed” after injuring a sensitive area of his body during qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix.The Racing Bulls youngster repeatedly complained over the team radio that he was in agony after his seat belts twisted on Saturday morning.Isack Hadjar said he ‘almost crashed’ after injuring a sensitive area of his body during qualifying in GPCredit: Sky SportsThe Racing Bulls driver had to jump out between qualifying sessions to be helped outHis team worked frantically to fix the issueHadjar disrupted the team’s original plan by returning to the garage towards the end of Q1, as mechanics frantically tried to fix the problem. The 20-year-old was sent back out while still in pain, but he somehow managed to find a lap quick enough to lift him out of the bottom five. He then had his six-point safety harness re-positioned and went on to battle through to Q3 and pip Lewis Hamilton to seventh fastest ahead of Sunday’s race.After qualifying, Hadjar revealed that he was so disorientated he nearly crashed the car – which would’ve been for the second time this season.READ MORE F1 NEWSBut he found little sympathy from the Sky Sports panel of pundits, as presenter Simon Lazenby said: “I’m just going to cross my legs here and ask you what was going on?”And Hadjar told Sky: “It was a nightmare, man. Honestly. I’m really proud of myself and the lap I did in Q1, with what I had, unbelievable.””I realised straight in Turn 3. I was like ‘OK, this is not going well’, and I nearly crashed actually. But I’m OK.The panel were laughing even harder when Naomi Schiff pointed out: “This was not an issue I ever dealt with when I was racing.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPundit Jacques Villeneuve, who was already giggling, begged him not to go into “too much detail” on the live broadcast.Drivers normally stay in the cockpit for the duration of qualifying, but drastic action was needed and Hadjar jumped out between sessions.Yuki Tsunoda explains why he is the right driver for Red Bull’s Formula 1 team Hadjar somehow managed to power through and qualified seventh – ahead of Lewis HamiltonDuring Q1 Hadjar had made it clear just how painful the problem was as he spoke with race engineer Pierre Hamelin over the radio.He said: “I don’t know what’s wrong with me, f***ing hell. I mean, I just can’t focus, I have so much lap time. It’s just not driveable.”The French-Algerian star later reported that the belts strapping him in were “twisted” which seemed to be the cause of his discomfort. Cameras mounted on board his car showed him trying to adjust the belts while driving whenever he could,TV footage then showed Racing Bulls staff trying to resolve the issue in the garage.On several occasions he winced and tightly closed his eyes because of the pain he was feeling as his mechanics tried to sort out his seat belt.Hadjar fears were understandable after he crashed on his F1 debut during a formation lap at the Australian GP – leaving him in tears.Japanese GP Qualifying: Top 101) Max Verstappen, Red Bull2) Lando Norris, McLaren3) Oscar Piastri, McLaren4) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari5) George Russell, Mercedes6) Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes7) Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls8) Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari9) Alex Albon, Williams10) Oliver Bearman, HaasMeanwhile, Hadjar’s newly returning team-mate Liam Lawson – who was dropped by Red Bull last week – qualified in 14th.But he ironically beat his replacement driver Yuki Tsunoda, who drove the RB21 for the first time ever at his home GP.Meanwhile, Red Bull star Max Verstappen produced a major upset after snatching pole position from McLaren’s Lando Norris.Verstappen delivered a time of 1:26.983 – the fastest lap in Suzuka history.The Dutchman took a fourth successive Suzuka pole as the top three were left separated by less than half a tenth of a second.Read More on The SunRed Bull team principal Christian Horner said: “That was one of his best laps in qualifying ever. We did not expect that. Outstanding.”Max extracted every ounce of performance. He got the most out of it today and getting that pole position was completely against the form we had been seeing. A big lift for the team.”Max Verstappen produced a major upset after snatching pole positionCredit: Rex More

  • 175 Shares140 Views

    in Soccer

    Man Utd wonderkid JJ Gabriel, 14, makes history as Under-18s thump rivals Leeds 13-1

    MANCHESTER UNITED wonderkid JJ Gabriel made history as the Under-18s thrashed rivals Leeds.During the clash in the English Under-18 Premier League, the young Red Devils produced a superb display.JJ Gabriel made history by becoming the youngest player for Man Utd’s Under-18sCredit: MuTVGabriel, right, scored a brace off the bench in the 13-1 thrashingCredit: MuTVStriker Viktor Musa lead the team by scoring a first-half double hat-trickCredit: GettyAdam Lawrence’s team roared into a 9-0 lead before half-time led by a sensational double hat-trick from 18-year-old Victor Musa.Musa, who was wearing the captain’s armband for the clash, led by example as he scored Man Utd’s first five goals, including his first hat-trick being completed in 14 minutes.There was also a hat-trick for 17-year-old midfielder Jim Thwaites in the first half before Musa notched his sixth goal in injury time.After the break, a goal from James Bailey put them 10-0 up before Kenneth Mensah managed a consolation reply from the visitors. READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut there was still more to come from Lawrence’s team, with defender Dan Armer grabbing a goal of his own before U14 star Gabriel was brought on to make his debut.Gabriel has been touted as one of the most talented stars in the Red Devils academy and made history today by becoming the youngest-ever star to play for the club’s Under-18s.After coming in the 65th minute he did not look out of place before cooly slotting a shot past the goalkeeper in the 89th minute.He then added a second on his left foot two minutes later after taking the ball down on his right outside the box, dribbling past two Leeds defenders and rolling the ball into the bottom corner.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordIt was an emphatic response from the Carrington squad after a disappointing penalty shootout exit in the FA Youth Cup semi-finals against Aston Villa.The win also kept their title hopes alive, closing the gap to Manchester City Under-18s to five points with a game in hand.What happened to these five forgotten Manchester United wonderkidsGabriel celebrated his 14th birthday in October.While playing with the Under-16s last summer, he won the Most Valuable Player award at a pre-season tournament in Hong Kong after scoring two and assisting another two goals.He has already been snapped up by Nike, signing a deal with the sportswear giant.And on Instagram he shares pictures with the likes of Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son Cristiano Jr, 14.Gabriel has been on the books at Old Trafford since 2021.Gabriel won an MVP award in the Hong Kong tournament last summerCredit: InstagramHe has shared pictures alongside Cristiano Ronaldo’s sonCredit: Instagram More

  • 238 Shares107 Views

    in Soccer

    Arsenal player ratings: Kiwior in solid audition for Real Madrid start as Lewis-Skelly & Nwaneri struggle in title blow

    ARSENAL have both eyes on their mid-week tie with Real Madrid and were unable to pick up three points in the Premier League to give them momentum in Europe.The Gunners played out at 1-1 draw against Everton at Goodison Park in what, for some players, seemed like more of a fitness test for the Champions League than anything else.Leandro Trossard scored the opening goalCredit: GettyEverton’s Iliman Ndiaye equalised from the spotCredit: GettyMyles Lewis-Skelly gave away the penalty in a moment of rash defendingCredit: PALeandro Trossard opened the scoring with a fired finish into the bottom corner that gave Jordan Pickford no chance.But a defensive error from young Myles Lewis-Skelly in the second-half gifted the Toffees a penalty that was dispatched by Iliman Ndiaye.Arsenal are now 11 points behind Liverpool and the title race is dead and buried, but they will be hoping they can save their own lives, and season, on Tuesday night when Los Blancos visit the North London.Here’s how SunSport’s Joshua Hall rated each Arsenal player’s performance…READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDavid Raya – 5Made a rare mistake at the start of the second half when he tried to use his feet on the edge of the box.Fortunately for him, he was saved by his defenders.Made a few good saves, but was sent the complete wrong way by Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesMyles Lewis-Skelly – 4The newly-promoted England international looks like a seasoned pro 99 per cent of the time, far wiser than his age of 18. Most read in FootballBut for that one per cent, he seems to just completely lose his mind and show that he’s not as experienced as you first thought.The teenager wrestled with Jack Harrison on the edge of the box and brought down the winger to give Ndiaye the chance to level the scores from the spot.There will be much conversation as to whether the penalty was soft or not, but the point stands that Lewis-Skelly gave the referee yet another decision to make.Tried to make up for his mistakes with a sensational solo run from deep inside his own half right until he was fouled on the edge of the Everton box. Declan Rice stung the hands of Pickford with the resulting free-kick. Myles Lewis-Skelly tripped Jack Harrison to give away a penalty that gave Everton the equaliserCredit: GettyJakub Kiwior – 8There was a lot of pressure on the Polish centre-half to perform in only his third Premier League start of the season, given the likelihood of his involvement against Real Madrid on Tuesday.He often comes in for criticism, but this was a solid audition from the defender. It was nothing spectacular, but Kiwior looked assured at the back, including an Important block to stop Iliman Ndiaye from firing a thunderous effort into the back of the net in the first half.While he played a terrific lofted ball from his own half to Leandro Trossard late in the first half, gifting the Belgian a golden opportunity at his second goal only to hit it straight at Jordan Pickford.Not really his job, but he made a really poor cross that cleared every player in red when the Gunners had stitched together some really fluid football in the first half.Jakub Kiwior looked strong in an important match for him ahead of Real MadridCredit: GettyWilliam Saliba – 7Remained so calm when called upon, sweeping up on mistakes from Ben White and Jorginho when he needed to.You’d be fair to make the assessment that Gabriel Magalhaes has been the better of the Arsenal centre-backs for the past season or two.But in the absence of his Brazilian counterpart, Saliba was assured and confident in his defensive actions. A sign of good things ahead of those Real Madrid clashes. Ben White – 7It was a first Premier League start for White since November 10, and a welcome sight for an injury-riddled Arsenal squad ahead of one of the biggest European nights in the club’s modern history.That return was typified by a monster tackle on Tim Iroegbunam that received a roar from the away support inside Goodison to his side.Looked rusty when he was caught on the ball in his own box and gifted Beto an opportunity, but had Saliba to clear up the danger.Some solid minutes in the tank for the right-back before he was replaced by Jurrien Timber.Ben White was a welcome return for ArsenalCredit: ReutersJorginho – 4The Italian was wearing the armband from the off with Odegaard rested on the bench and Gabriel Magalhaes out until the end of the season.But it wasn’t exactly a captain’s performance.Much of the game seemed to pass him by at times and he was close to a calamitous error when he tried to mess about with the ball at the back in the 16th minute and gifted an opportunity to Everton.Declan Rice – 7Consistent dangerous crosses from corners and quick passing in the midfield helped Rice to keep Arsenal ticking.While an exceptional interception helped start a first-half counter, but Trossard gave up the ball in 24th minute.Sometimes he struggles without creativity around him, but he rarely puts in a bad performance.Mikel Merino – 6Playing in midfield for the first time since he started his make-shift centre-forward role at Leicester in February.Looked good enough on the ball, but lacked any real creativity to cut Everton open when Arsenal needed to get a goal back in the second half.The Spaniard took a blow to the head after a clash of heads with Jake O’Brien too, possibly giving Arteta even more injury concern.Arsenal fans had their hearts in their mouths when Mikel Merino needed treatment for a head injury in the first halfCredit: GettyEthan Nwaneri – 5Didn’t see much of the ball at all and struggled to combat Everton’s physical defending when he did get hold of it.He’s often been a bright spark for the Gunners this season, but it’s okay to not be one of the best players on the pitch every time you play at 18 years old.Mikel Arteta swapped him out at half-time in favour of giving Bukayo Saka some more minutes ahead of Real Madrid.Raheem Sterling – 6Constantly running into Everton defenders and not knowing how to get past any blue shirt that stood in his way. However, he was alert to the situation to pick up the loose ball and kickstart a counter attack that led to Arsenal’s goal. The Chelsea loanee held onto the ball really well to draw in the Everton defenders before offloading it to Trossard for his fifth assist in an Arsenal shirt.Despite that involvement, he certainly didn’t look like a player that Mikel Arteta will want to rely on unless necessary. Leandro Trossard – 8Battled hard with Everton’s towering back line as he acted as a centre-forward for the Gunners.Found himself in behind on three occasions in the first half and made the most of one of those opportunities.A superb finish on his weaker left boot fired into the bottom corner of Pickford’s goal to put Arsenal ahead.The Belgian offers something completely different going forward to Merino, but there’s a clear lack of physical presence up top when he does play.Leandro Trossard’s drilled effort opened the scoring at Goodison ParkCredit: GettySubsGabriel Martinelli (for Sterling, 46min) – 6When he gets going and starts running at his man he causes utter havoc.Unfortunately, he just seems to lack the end product to convert all that threat into anything tangible.Bukayo Saka (for Nwaneri, 46min) – 5Wasn’t really able to influence the game despite having a full half of action to try and do so.Maybe the winger pulled his foot slightly off the gas with an eye on Tuesday.Jurrien Timber (for White, 61min) – 5Didn’t get asked to do much, but didn’t offer a lot either.Another change that felt more like it was about getting minutes in the tank for Madrid than anything else.Martin Odegaard (for Jorginho, 71min) – 5Not many players can have an immediate influence on a game when they come off the bench and only have 19 minutes to find a goal.But Odegaard is supposed to be the man who can find the key to opposition defences, and this season he has done that so few and far between.Read More on The SunKieran Tierney (for Lewis-Skelly, 75min) – 6Nice drilled pass into Odegaard late in the second half to try and snatch three points.Wasn’t on for long enough to make much more of an impact. More

  • 225 Shares148 Views

    in Soccer

    Everton 1 Arsenal 1: Premier League title slips further from Gunners’ grasp after Lewis-Skelly gives away vital penalty

    DAVID MOYES had vowed that he wasn’t thinking about being a good neighbour to that Red lot across Stanley Park.But that is what he became, with the help of Iliman Ndaye’s spot kick equaliser in the clash that Mikel Arteta will know marked the end of what had already looked like a mission impossible.Iliman Ndiaye scores from the spotCredit: AlamyNdiaye celebrates scoring from the penalty spotCredit: GettyLiverpool’s lead over Arteta’s injury-ravaged Gunners has been cut by one but it’s still double figures.With seven games left the Gunners still have a mathematical chance of catching Arne Slot’s leaders but this was not a performance from the Prem’s second-top team that suggested a miracle might be on the cards.A Beechers Brook moment isn’t about to happen.Arsenal were just average in the main apart from Leandro Trossard’s fine first half opener.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArteta, meanwhile, picked a side with one eye on Tuesday’s Champions League showpiece showdown with Real Madrid.He couldn’t have faulted the effort but the chances of him picking up his first title are next to nil – and the look on his face as he shook hands with opposite number David Moyes said it all.Arsenal could easily have been ahead by the second minute after Jordan Pickford had a real shocker.The England No 1, famously familiar with a rush of blood, mis-kicked outside of the box and on his 100th successive Prem appearance was thankful that a block bunch of defenders forced away Raheem Sterling’s shot.Most read in FootballGrand National betting offers and free betsMyles Lewis-Skelly brings down Jack Harrison in the boxCredit: ReutersSoon after Jarrad Branthwaite rescued the Toffees, their brains scrambled by a collection of set – piece attacks created by the side that uses that tactic better then anyone in the league.Declan Rice’s corner from the left was swinging into the top corner before the central defender just managed to head clear.Virgil van Dijk ‘destroys’ Michael Owen with brutal 13-word put-down on live TV after Liverpool beat Everton Arteta will not have been surprised that his own defence, patched up and without the crucial presence of Gabriel, out for the rest of the season as the latest hamstrung victim, struggled at times against their opponents’ own bombs-away ariel assaults.With Polish make-weight Jakub Kiwior making a rare Prem start, there were scary moments for Pickford’s opposite number David Raya.And had Jake O’Brien reacted quicker, he would have grabbed the opener but Abdoulaye Doucoure’s head flick slammed against his chest.Mikel Merino would later go down as O’Brien returned to cause a little more havoc.The pair clashed heads – on and the Spaniard, playing deeper instead of as a makeshift striker, needed four minutes treatment on a bloody wound.This was not a meeting of creative minds. More bish-bosh and bluster but Trossard did add the first half’s only moment of quality as he put the Gunners ahead in the 34th minute.Quality was seriously lacking, for sure, in the way Idrissa Gueye blundered to allow Sterling to break from mid-way in the Arsenal half.Gueye got in the way of Branthwaite and produced a header that went straight to the former England winger and off he jetted.His touch to the waiting Belgian was a good one, too, and Trossard swerved wide of O’Brien before depositing a fine low left footer beyond Pickford’s stretch.Leandro Trossard fires Arsenal into a first half leadCredit: GettyTrossard is congratulated for his Arsenal openerCredit: ReutersTrossard, playing through the middle as an alternative to Merino, could have a second before the break but then we saw why Tarkowski is such a vital physical presence at the back for the Toffees.He shouldn’t, really have been on the pitch at all after somehow escaping a mid – week red card for his “leg-breaker” challenge on Alexis Mac Allister in Liverpool’s 1-0 Merseyside derby win that meant Arsenal were starting a dozen points behind the leaders.But his guts can’t be questioned.Trossard found himself almost clean through but was destabilised by Tarkowski’s desperate challenge as he shot against Pickford’s chest.The re-bound flew straight to Rice but there was the home captain again, throwing his body at the shot.Success for Trossard would have given Arsenal welcome extra breathing space in this feisty meeting that  didn’t lack commitment at least.Instead Everton were level after Miles  Lewis-Skelly was caught on the back foot by Jack Harrison 70 seconds after the re-start.The winger landed on the deck, Enngland’s 18-year-old left-back prodigy guilty of catching him although he claimed the challenge first started outside the box.Referee Darren England pointed straight to the spot, VAR Stuart Atwell agreed, and Ndiaye calmly sent Pickford to claim penalty success for the fifth time in a row on his first start since being injured in the first of this season’s Mersey derbies in February.Arteta’s men were stunned – skipper Jorginho booked for protesting that decision – and could have gone behind only for Raya to stand firm against a fierce low strike from Doucoure.They might then have gone back ahead, too, but Pickford’s reaction to a pile-driver from Rice was just as strong.Read More on The SunArteta, now all black looks, had thrown on Gabriel Martinelli for Sterling at half – time while Martin Odegaard, like the winger being saved for Tuesday night and Real, replaced Jorginho with 19 minutes left.But the narrative was more about desperation. And the final whistle, even with spoils shared, will have been for him despair. More

  • 263 Shares115 Views

    in Soccer

    Kevin De Bruyne almost impossible to replace as incredible stats show he’s won over 40 PER CENT of Man City’s points

    KEVIN DE BRUYNE will be almost impossible to replace.Because he has helped win more than 40 PER CENT of Manchester City’s points.Kevin De Bruyne will leave Manchester City at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyHis importance is impossible to understateCredit: AlamyThe Belgian great, 33, announced on Friday he will leave the Etihad at the end of the season.De Bruyne joined City from Wolfsburg in 2015 for £55million.And he has proven to be an all-time legend for City and the Premier League, winning six titles and playing a key role in the famous Treble in 2022-23. Now the stats show just how important De Bruyne is for City. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAccording to AskGamblers, De Bruyne has directly contributed to more than two-fifths of City’s Premier League points between 2015-16 and 2023-24 – his nine full seasons in Manchester. To be precise, the exact figure is 41.9 per cent.De Bruyne has racked up 70 goals and 118 assists Prem assists for City.They have led to 328 points – out of City’s total tally of 783 over the time frame. Most read in FootballGrand National betting offers and free betsAnd the figures work out that the playmaker provides 36.4 points per season.Interestingly, his bit-part role this season – starting just 12 times in the Premier League – has coincided with City’s poorest campaign in years.Ruben Amorim’s Garnacho dilemma explained ahead of Manchester derbyPep Guardiola’s men will lose their four-year grip on the Prem trophy – and are in a battle to qualify for the Champions League as Liverpool run away from Arsenal at the top.De Bruyne took to social media with an emotional post to confirm his upcoming exit. He wrote: “Dear Manchester. Seeing this, you’ll probably realise where this is heading.”So I’ll get straight to it and let you know that these will be my final months as a Manchester City player. “Nothing about this is easy to write, but as football players, we all know this day eventually comes.”That day is here – and you deserve to hear it from me first. Football led me to all of you – and to this city.”Chasing my dream, not knowing this period would change my life. This city, this club, these people… gave me EVERYTHING.”I had no choice but to give EVERYTHING back! And guess what – we won EVERYTHING.”Whether we like it or not, it’s time to say goodbye. Suri Rome, Mason, Michele and I are beyond grateful for what this place has meant to our family.”Manchester will forever be home on our kids’ passports – and more importantly, in each of our hearts. This will always be our HOME.”We cannot thank the city, club staff, team-mates, friends and family enough for this ten-year ride.”Every story comes to an end, but this has definitely been the best chapter.”Let’s enjoy these last moments together! Much love, KDB.”Read More on The SunThere is already plenty of speculation about where De Bruyne will play his football next season.The MLS is the early most likely option ahead of Saudi Arabia – especially as San Diego confirmed there has been contact with his agent. De Bruyne could be off to the MLSCredit: AlamyHe has spent much of this season on the benchCredit: Getty More

  • 213 Shares82 Views

    in Soccer

    I was doing Cole Palmer’s celebration years before Chelsea star – here’s where it really comes from

    COLE PALMER has become synonymous with his “cold” celebration, where he wraps his arms around his body as if he were cold.The Chelsea star first did the celebration back in December 2023 when he scored in a 3-2 win over Luton.The origin of Cole Palmer’s ‘cold’ celebration has been revealedCredit: GettyPalmer said he was inspired by Morgan RogersCredit: GettyBut Valencia striker Diego Lopez has said he has been doing it for years before thatCredit: GettySince then he has chalked up 39 goals on his Chelsea tally, with the celebration coming out almost every time.Palmer, 22, has made no secret about the celebration not being his own original work.He previously admitted how, following his time in the Manchester City academy, he was inspired to perform the celebration by then team-mate Morgan Rogers.Aston Villa star Rogers was accused of copying the celebration when he scored against Chelsea in April 2024, before he clarified: “It’s the opposite, I did it first, he copied me.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPalmer responded by saying: “Rogers knows that I did it and that it went viral. He [Rogers] may have done it, but everyone knows it’s my celebration.”In December 2024, SunSport exclusively revealed how Palmer had launched a bid to patent the “cold” celebration.However, the true origin of the move dates back years, and even outside of football.Valencia ace Diego Lopez was asked about the celebration after scoring his fourth goal in a row, something he has done since before he joined the Spanish club in 2023.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKLopez, 22, was not too happy about the news of Palmer patenting the move and responded on social media by sharing a photo of him doing the cold move, captioned with the year 2022 and a set of emojis.After scoring again for Valencia and using the celebration, he told Relevo: “The receipt has not arrived yet, I don’t know if it is because they do not have my address or because Valencia is in charge of it. ‘Reminded me of Gerrard at Liverpool’ – Cole Palmer told he needs to LEAVE Chelsea and has outgrown the club already”If you want, I can explain that I have been doing that for four years now. “I will continue to celebrate like this because I like it and I hope I celebrate it a lot because that will mean that I am scoring a lot of goals.”However, Lopez has also revealed his own origin for the move, which actually comes from basketball star Trae Young.He explained: “He’s a player that I particularly like. When he scores an important basket or wins a key game, he celebrates it like this. I liked it and I copied it a bit.”Even Atalanta Hawks star Young has heard of Palmer using the celebration.But the 26-year-old Point Guard told talkSPORT his prompt for the move came from his childhood.He said: “I remember being in the basement of the house with my friends watching games of our favourite players making gestures. I said, ‘We have to invent something.'”One of my friends replied, ‘You’re Ice Trae. Be cold as ice.’ “I remember that I made a three-pointer, I don’t know if it was to win a game or not, but I did it and since then I adopted it. I didn’t get it from anyone.”Regardless of its original source, the celebration has become popular worldwide.Read More on The SunOlympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo used the move at last summer’s Paris Olympics, while New York Yankees baseball player Gleyber Torres and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson have both used the “cold” celebration.Other football stars including ex-Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi have also used the celebration.Lopez made a post on social media after news emerged of Palmer’s attempt to patent the moveLopez said he was inspired by NBA star Trae Young, who in turn said it was something he did during his childhoodCredit: GettyOlympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has used the move as his trademark tooCredit: AFPEx-Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi has also done the celebrationCredit: Getty More

  • 225 Shares82 Views

    in Soccer

    Chelsea risk BAN from Europe after breaking Uefa’s strict financial rules despite internal £200m sale of women’s team

    CHELSEA risk being banned from Europe after breaking Uefa’s financial rules, according to reports.The Blues recently sold their women’s team for a world-record £200million.Chelsea have made big losses over the last three yearsCredit: GettyDue to Chelsea Women being flogged to sister company Blueco 22 Midco Ltd, however, Uefa do not recognise the £200m from the sale as revenue.Uefa rules dictate that clubs within its jurisdiction cannot make a loss of more than £170m over three seasons.Deducting money raised through sales to their sister company, Chelsea’s losses over the last three years are set to total £358m – although cash spent on the women’s team, academy and infrastructure could yet be deducted from the total.According to The Times, Blues chiefs have entered talks with Uefa over reaching a settlement.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe two parties could agree upon a “sustainability” plan in order to ensure that Chelsea comply with financial rules in future.Todd Boehly and Co are said to be “relaxed” regarding the situation, largely owing to their positive relationship with Uefa.Should the Blues break Uefa’s financial rules again in future, however, they would risk being banned from European competitions.While finding themselves in hot water with Uefa, Chelsea are fine when it comes to the Premier League’s financial rules.Most read in Champions LeagueUnlike Uefa, Prem clubs are allowed to declare sales to sister companies as income generated.Last summer the “loophole” was subject to a vote by Prem clubs, who opted against closing it.The football boot customiser who’s scoring BIG with the game’s biggest stars are | Football FixersChelsea last week announced £468.5m revenue for the financial year ending June 30, 2024.This was down from £512.5m the previous year, owing to their absence from Europe last season.The Blues went into this weekend fourth in the Premier League with eight games remaining.Enzo Maresca’s side are aiming to return to the Champions League following a two-year absence.The Blues are set to earn handsomely from their participation in the Club World Cup this summer.Uefa have confirmed that the winners of the competition stand to earn nearly £100m in prize money, while the Blues could earn as much as £68m for just winning their three group matches. More