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      Watch Thierry Henry torment his opponent in Match for Hope to win penalty in cheekiest way

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      ARSENAL legend Thierry Henry has rolled back the years – at the expense of influencer Tobi Brown. The Gunners legend, 47, is playing for Team KSI in the 2025 Match for Hope.Thierry Henry was up to his old tricks in the 2025 Match For HopeCredit: YouTube / @ChunkzThe French superstar began doing keepy-ups to trick defender Tobi BrownCredit: YouTube / @ChunkzHenry tempted influencer Brown into a rash tackleCredit: YouTube / @ChunkzThe Frenchman immediately appealed for a penalty for handballCredit: YouTube / @ChunkzHenry joined a host of fellow legends for the charity event in Qatar. And the 47-year-old showed off some of the flair that made him one of the Prem’s best-ever players. With his side leading 3-2 just before the break, Henry began doing keepy-ups as he took on YouTube star Brown.Tobi – known as TBJZL – was bamboozled by the Frenchman’s fast feet.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe lunged forward to try and tackle, with his arms flailing about in the process.Henry waited for Bown to commit and then attempted to cross, with the ball striking Tobi’s arm.The referee immediately pointed to the penalty spot, with Henry producing a trademark grin for the cameras. One fan responded: “Thierry Henry with the masterclass! Tobi didn’t stand a chance there!”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother said: “Pure filth.”While a third argued: “i know its a charity game, but how is that a pen?”Kate Abdo left in disbelief as she hides face after Thierry Henry’s controversial comment live on CBS Sports Earlier in the contest, Team KSI went behind after a bizarre head-loss from their captain.KSI put through his own goal under no pressure from the opposition, crumpling to his knees in embarrassment. Fans were quick to brand his effort the “worst own goal ever.”The Match for Hope aims to raise money for an estimated 70,000 schoolchildren in countries around the world.It sees teams of both influencers and ex-pros go head-to-head, with Henry, Alexander Del Piero and David Silva all involved this year.Last year’s edition raised more than £7million for charity. More

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      Liverpool boss Arne Slot charged by FA following Everton chaos – but WILL be in dugout against Wolves after ban blunder

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      ARNE SLOT has been slapped with an FA charge following Wednesday’s Merseyside madness.The final clash between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park ended in chaos sparked by James Tarkowski’s 98th minute equaliser.Arne Slot spoke to Michael Oliver after the final whistleCredit: GettyThe Dutchman appeared to be unhappy with referee OliverCredit: ReutersCurtis Jones, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Slot and his assistant, Sipke Hulshoff, were all sent off after full-time.Both the coaches and the two clubs have been charged following the incident.Liverpool and Everton face charges for failing to control the behaviour of their players.Slot erupted at referee Michael Oliver, for which he was shown a red card, but has also been charged for comments made after his dismissal.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe Reds boss will be in the dugout at Wolves this weekend before learning his fate – which could be a two-match ban.In a statement, The FA said: “The Liverpool manager allegedly acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards both the match referee and an assistant referee after the match had finished.”It is further alleged that he acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards a match official after being sent off.”Slot, 46, spoke earlier today ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Wolves this weekend.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSSlot looked perplexed as he was shown a red cardCredit: GettyOn the incident that saw him sent off in mid-week, he said: “There’s an ongoing process now and I think I have to respect that we have to respect that so can’t go into details.”What happened was that the extra time, five minutes that ended up being eight, happens a lot.New footage of Arne Slot’s interaction with Michael Oliver emerges as mystery surrounds Liverpool manager’s red card “The emotions go the better of me. I would love to do it differently and am looking to do it differently next time as well, but I don’t want to disturb the ongoing process.”On Jones’ suspension, Slot added: “The good thing is we have played so many games. He got a second yellow I assume so that’s only one game.”Next Wednesday there is a game, he comes back from an injury so he already missed a few games.”I liked him a lot when he came on. It was our best part of the game, the only part of the game where I felt a bit of comfort and where it felt like a bit of control. That is maybe because we went 2-1 up.”I like a lot that he stands up for the team but I think there are also other ways to do that for the team and the fans.”I will talk with him about that.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But it is the same for me, I should have acted differently after the game as well.”But it is an emotional game and sometimes people make the wrong decisions in an emotional moment and that’s what I did.”Slot also discussed Curtis Jones’ red cardCredit: Rex More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo tipped for stunning career change after retirement and has ‘attributes you need’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has been tipped to become a FIGHTER by Francis Ngannou.The MMA legend held the UFC heavyweight world title before switching to boxing.Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped to switch goals for knockoutsCredit: GettyFrancis Ngannou thinks CR7 has the attributes to become a fighterCredit: GettyThe pair have struck up a friendship in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @francisngannouNgannou went up against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia over the last two years, which led to him rubbing shoulders with Al-Nassr star Ronaldo.They are now close friends and Ngannou told Sportsbook Review that CR7, 40, has what it takes to step into the ring once he hangs up his boots.He said: “[Ronaldo] loves combat sports. I think Cristiano is the kind of guy that maybe when he was younger you could have said doesn’t have the attributes to be a player. “But he’s such a hard-worker, disciplined and focused on what he wants. READ MORE IN SPORT”I think he has the attribute that you need to become a fighter. Dedication and discipline.”We have a very good relationship. I went to Saudi for the first time two years ago and I had the opportunity to meet Cristiano.”He was in the pool with his family and we were there for like 45 minutes just chatting next to the pool and stuff – it just felt very genuine.  “We looked like people that knew each other for a very long time but it was the very first time. It was one of those times you have to pinch yourself. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”From then we picked it up on DM’s on Instagram and then he asked for my number.”Ngannou loves football just as much as Ronaldo enjoys watching MMA and boxing, with the Cameroonian recently getting the VIP treatment at Al-Nassr and Manchester United games.Francis Ngannou tackles Andre Onana to floor moments after Man Utd’s win over Bodo-GlimtHe joined compatriot Andre Onana on the pitch after their Europa League win over Bodo/Glimt earlier this season and was spotted play-fighting with the goalkeeper.On what the future holds for Ngannou, he said: “I will do boxing next. I’m not done with boxing. “It’s not that MMA is easy – it’s the sport that I understand better and I have more experience in – but I say go for boxing.” More

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      ‘I cannot explain it to this day’ – Gary Neville admits biggest regret of his football career still haunts him now

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      GARY NEVILLE won the lot with Manchester United – but claims there’s one huge “disappointment” on the pitch he’ll never get over.The 1999 Treble winner won eight Premier League titles, three FA Cups and 85 England caps.Gary Neville revealed the one huge huge frustration of his playing daysCredit: GettyBrothers Gary and Phil Neville celebrated after Man Utd beat Bayern Munich in the European Cup final to complete the Treble in 1989-99Credit: Allsport – GettyThe former right-back, who will be 50 on Monday, admits opposition players “absolutely despised him”.But that’s not what bothers him – especially as he even reckons they were RIGHT to hate him!Nev is now a Sky Sports pundit, successful businessman and one of the United Class of 92 group who helped take over Salford in 2014.And he believes a vow he made at the age of 36, to enjoy the second half of his life even more than the first, is proceeding well.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, he is haunted by his record with the Three Lions.Neville played under Glenn Hoddle, Kevin Keegan, Sven Goran Eriksson and Steve McClaren for England from 1995-2007.He was part of the “Golden Generation” – an era launched with a 5-1 World Cup qualifying victory away to Germany in September 2001.That squad also included Ashley Cole, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes, Frank Lampard and Michael Owen.Most read in FootballGary Neville & Co exited the 2006 World Cup to Portugal on penaltiesCredit: GettyBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSEriksson took that incredible selection of individual talents to the quarter-finals of three major tournaments in a row.But their failure to get beyond that stage in the 2002 World Cup, Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup is regarded as a wasted opportunity. ‘It’ll become so toxic’ – Gary Neville pinpoints exact date he thinks Tottenham will sack Ange PostecoglouAbove all, England never quite worked out how to use their clutch of world class midfielders – or whether to drop some to ensure a better balance to the team.And Neville, arguably the most unsung member of the side, expects his frustration over his international CV to remain forever.Even more so because he was a coach under Roy Hodgson when the Three Lions flopped at Euro 2012 and the World Cup two years later.Nev told The Times: “It’s one of my biggest disappointments.”I’ve been to eight tournaments as a player, and then a coach, and I think in five we were knocked out on penalties. “I look at the current team, who have got through on penalties, and the mentality, what they’ve done in preparation terms, and think it could have been so different for us.“I was playing with an exceptional group of players at times but we didn’t know how to get over the line. I cannot explain it to this day.”Neville accepts that club rivalries – in particular with United and Liverpool – might have played a part in the Golden Generation under-achieving.He said: “We carried something into the games because there was such animosity at times. “I think I carried it as a player: anti-everybody else, siege mentality; United, or everyone else can do one. There was no doubt that Alex Ferguson created that at the club and we bought into it, carried that with us.”Nev added: “To be fair I look back and think I’d absolutely despise me if I was playing against me!READ MORE SUN STORIES“For me the idea of being despised was a trophy. I want to be despised, I didn’t want you to like me. “But maybe at times [with England] there was something of a hangover. You’re kicking lumps out of each other and then, all of a sudden, you rock up and you’ve got to be team-mates.” More

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      Embarrassed KSI scores horror own goal before getting brutally mocked by opponent in Match for Hope

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      KSI has been brutally mocked after a bizarre own goal in the 2025 Match for Hope.The YouTuber-turned-boxer, 31, left fans and teammates bemused after the bizarre moment during the charity match in Qatar. KSI put through his own goal in Friday’s Match for HopeCredit: XThe YouTuber bizarrely found the back of the net as he attempted a clearanceCredit: XKSI fell to the floor and was mobbed by ecstatic players from the other teamCredit: XKSI – captain of his own XI in the contest – attempted to cut out a cross from fellow streaming star iShowSpeed eight minutes into the game. But the 31-year-old inexplicably turned the ball into his own net as he tried to clear. KSI sank to the floor in embarrassment, with rival captain Chunkz diving on him in celebration.One fan gasped on X: “This is the most KSI thing to happen.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnother said: “I think that might be the worst own goal ever.”While a third claimed: “KSI with the most scripted own goal of all time.”The Match for Hope aims to raise money for an estimated 70,000 schoolchildren in countries around the world.It sees teams of both influencers and ex-pros go head-to-head in a chaotic 90 minutes.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLast year more than $8.8million (£7million) was raised for charity. The chas will be split between schools in Palestine, Sudan, Mali, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Pakistan.Incredible body-cam footage shows what it was like to play against Hazard, Drogba & Co after Match For Hope charity gameThis year’s edition features legends including Andres Iniesta, Thierry Henry, Alessandro Del Piero and David Silva. While ex-Premier League bosses Arsene Wenger and Mauricio Pochettino are in the dugouts. KSI’s unfortunate moment opened the floodgates at both ends of the field. The goals flowed before halftime, with SIX flying in as both defences crumbled in Qatar.And despite KSI’s bizarre OG, his team triumphed 6-5 in a thriller. More

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      ‘I never wanted to go to England’ – Real Madrid star reveals he rejected fortunes to join Arsenal despite going on trial

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      REAL MADRID star Federico Valverde has revealed that he rejected Arsenal at the age of 16.The midfielder, now 26, was part of Penarol’s academy in his native Uruguay at the time.Federico Valverde has established himself as a key man at MadridCredit: RexValverde has revealed that “vultures” sent him to London for a week-long trial – but that he never felt “comfortable” in England.Reliving the experience, he told The Players’ Tribune: “If you Google me, you will see stories about how I almost went to Arsenal when I was 16.”That’s maybe half-true. It’s nothing against Arsenal, but I never wanted to go to England.”At that time, the business side of football took over. Certain people were telling me, ‘Who wouldn’t want to go play for Arsenal? You want to stay here in Uruguay? That’s crazy!’READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”What they were really saying under their breath was, ‘We can all make a lot of money if you go.'”‘Damn, Fede, if you go to Arsenal, you’ll have a nice bed and a shower that stays warm for 30, 40 minutes! Who wouldn’t want that life?'”On the pressures that he resisted, Valverde added: “You realise that your life is not your own in football. Especially at a young age, you feel more like a hostage.”Even your family becomes a hostage. Football is an escape to a better life, especially for us in South America, and the vultures know that. They put the pressure on you in a ‘nice’ way.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”They sent me on trial to London for a week, and I just wasn’t comfortable. If you only think of material things, it sounds great. But we are not robots.”The reality was that my family couldn’t come to London with me. I’d have to live alone, not speaking the language, at 16-years-old.Watch Real Madrid star Valverde’s wild strike land in someone’s BALCONY as Los Blancos suffer first loss of the season”For every one kid who succeeds moving overseas, you don’t see the 100 who fail. I was either crazy enough or courageous enough to say no. Give me freezing showers as long as I can stay with my family. In my head, I was thinking I would stay in Uruguay for my whole career.”Valverde would stay at Penarol until he turned 18 when, having just won a league title in Uruguay, he moved to Spain to sign for Real Madrid in 2016.After a season in the club’s B Team, the all-action midfielder went on to establish himself as a key man with the LaLiga giants.He has since gone on to win several trophies, including three league titles and two Champions Leagues.Valverde has made 297 appearances for Real Madrid to date, chipping in with 29 goals and 27 assists from midfield.On Tuesday night he even captained his side while filling in as a makeshift right-back in their 3-2 win at Manchester City.Valverde, left, has gone on to win several trophies with Real MadridCredit: Getty More

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      Liverpool cult hero Ryan Babel makes emotional plea for bank not to repossess his house after account was closed

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      EX-LIVERPOOl star Ryan Babel has claimed he could lose his house in the city over issues with his mortgage.The Dutch forward, 38, played for the current Premier League leaders between 2007 and 2011.Ex-Liverpool star Ryan Babel fears he could lose his Merseyside homeCredit: PA:Empics SportBabel featured 146 times for Liverpool, scoring 22 goals, before departing for spells in Germany, Spain, Turkey and the Netherlands. The 38-year-old bought a house on Merseyside after moving to the club almost two decades ago.In a lengthy thread on X, Babel told his 730,000 followers he bought the property for “roughly £1.25m.”Babel went on to claim he had paid mortgage payments to the Royal Bank of Scotland for the past 16 years – but now fears he will lose the house. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe wrote: “I bought this beautiful old house in Liverpool back in 2007 when I moved to the city. Purchase price roughly £1.25m. “I don’t remember all the details as I had the logistics taken care of by my agent but I remember a 90 per cent mortgage from the bank. “Resulting in me only making a down payment of 10 per cent. “Interest rates were so favourable that my monthly payments towards my loan were only £1,050.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”For almost 16 years, the bank RBS has been deducting these payments from my bank (account). “No headaches – never missed a payment.”New footage of Arne Slot’s interaction with Michael Oliver emerges as mystery surrounds Liverpool manager’s red card Babel claims the bank has since closed his account after he moved away from the UK to continue his career. He continued: “Apparently – the bank’s policies started to change and the RBS decided that they didn’t want people to hold an account with them who don’t live in the country.”RBS ended up sending physical letters to the house address in Liverpool letting me know that I have a certain amount of time to clear the funds in my account before they would close it.”You can obviously guess – since I didn’t live in Liverpool anymore, I did not receive those letters. “[This] resulted in my bank accounts being closed with a large sum of funds in them.”The 38-year-old announced his retirement from football in NovemberCredit: PA:Press AssociationBabel added he was told to visit a physical branch of RBS to sort the problem out last January. But since he was living in Istanbul at the time, he was only able to attend a branch in person last April. The winger continued: “I ended up being able to visit a local branch in April 2024 – and they explained what happened. “However I had to file a ‘fund release form‘ for them to release the funds to a bank account of my choosing. “Since I wasn’t able to hold a RBS account anymore.”Babel claims he has since called RBS and the bank “can’t seem to find him” on their system.The striker now worries he will lose the house, adding: “My arrears keep piling up I assume and it’s possibly just a matter of time before the bank will take my home from me.. saying I didn’t paid[sic] my mortage for months.””I can cover my arrears and [want to] continue with the payments.”Babel, 38, announced his decision to retire last November. He last played for Turkish club Eyupspor and finished his career with 69 caps for Holland. READ MORE SUN STORIESRBS is currently engaging with Mr Babel in an attempt to rectify the issue, per GB News. The bank declined to comment. More

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      ‘Silence is deafening’ – Man Utd fans ready to protest at Arsenal clash and vow to ‘rise again to defend our club’

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      A SIGNIFICANT Manchester United supporters’ group has unveiled plans for a protest on March 9.The 1958, who boast more than 125,000 followers on X, have announced that they intend to stage a protest around the Red Devils’ home match with Arsenal next month.Man Utd fans have previously staged mass protestsCredit: GettyThe Red Devils supporters protested against the Glazers’ ownershipCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe has made several unpopular decisions during his first year at Man UtdCredit: PAMan Utd have endured a torrid season on and off the pitch, with Ruben Amorim’s side sitting 13th in the Premier League amid a backdrop of ticket price hikes and mass staff redundancies.Announcing their intention to protest, the 1958’s statement began: “We have been preparing for this for a few weeks in anticipation.”We are angry, the fans are angry and it’s been building for some time.”We have all been more than patient.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We all know the root cause, we have always known the elephant in the room.”Yet, this isn’t being addressed.”It’s those who can least afford it, have the most emotional connection with our club who are being asked to pay the price in more ways than one.”Trampling over generational support and memories of friends and family who handed the club over to us like something they have stepped in.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe 1958’s statement then outlines the seven key factors that have led them to this action.They begin with the way the club has treated fans, the “eradication of fan culture” and “the assault on concessions and generational fans”.Man Utd fans launch foul-mouthed protest at Sir Jim Ratcliffe and call him a ‘c—‘ over ticket price decisionThe statement then accuses the club of “putting profit before fan safety” and “everything”.It then includes gripes with the club’s “lack of communication and transparency” and “the uncertainty” around the club’s “future”.On their unhappiness with the club’s communication, the 1958 add: “They can hold meetings with the FAB (Fan Advisory Board) which is all under NDA.”It is supposed to be for the fans YET they can’t tell the fans anything. It’s a disgrace!’AT YOUR PERIL'”These meetings are effectively gagged and it is NOT open and transparent dialogue with fans. Not even close.”The silence from the club is deafening. We rise again to defend our club and be warned this will not just be on the street campaigns at the ground.”Keep treating the fans with contempt at your peril.”The statement concludes by claiming that further information will emerge in the coming days.While their social media post also includes a video featuring footage from previous protests.Earlier this season, United’s Ineos chiefs hiked ticket prices up to a minimum £66 per game, with no concessions.READ MORE SUN STORIESEarlier this week it emerged that between 100-200 further club staff members are set to be made redundant, following the 250 job cuts made last July.Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s controversial first year at Old Trafford has also included getting rid of Sir Alex Ferguson from his £2.16m per year ambassador role and cancelling the staff Christmas party.The protests are scheduled for Man Utd’s clash with ArsenalCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe’s first year at Man UtdSIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S minority takeover at Manchester United was announced on Christmas Eve in 2023 – and a lot has happened at Old Trafford since…December 2023 – Man Utd confirm Ratcliffe’s takeover on Christmas Eve, vowing to invest £245m into Old TraffordJanuary 2024 – Ratcliffe and right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford photographed meeting Erik ten Hag during tour of Carrington January 2024 – Omar Berrada poached from Man City as new CEO February 2024 – Ratcliffe’s £1billion, 27.7 per cent takeover officially completed February 2024 – Former CEO Richard Arnold quits board as Ineos pair John Rees and Rob Nevin addedMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe bans words “awesome” and “lukewarm cappuccino” in bizarre moveMarch 2024 – Matt Johnson appointed head of women’s footballMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe announces plans to build “Wembley of the North” to replace Old TraffordMarch 2024 – Man Utd NYSE share price drops to $13.73 on March 21 – down from $20.52 immediately after Ratcliffe takeover in DecemberApril 2024 – Senior staff club credit cards and private cars cancelled April 2024 – John Murtough quits as football director April 2024 – Jason Wilcox appointed technical director after compensation package agreed with Southampton May 2024 – Ratcliffe turns Carrington “toxic” after sending email to employees slamming “disgraceful” lack of cleanlinessMay 2024 – Work finally starts on leaking Old Trafford roofMay 2024 – Man Utd finish eighth in Premier League, worst-ever finish May 2024 – Ratcliffe gives employees just one week to decide if they want to accept redundancy May 2024 – Staff forced to pay for own transport to FA Cup final and only given one ticketMay 2024 – Pre-match party and hotel for senior staff before FA Cup final axedMay 2024 – Man Utd shock rivals Man City to win FA Cup despite suggestions Erik ten Hag will be sacked regardless of resultJune 2024 – Man Utd announce £50m plans to upgrade Carrington training ground June 2024 – Ratcliffe introduces strict “back to work” policy forcing staff to come into officeJune 2024 – Ratcliffe scores own goal with comments about women’s teamJuly 2024 – Man Utd finally agree deal to bring in Dan Ashworth as sporting director after four months of gardening leave at Newcastle, who received £3m in compensationJuly 2024 – Erik ten Hag signs shock new contract extension until 2026July 2024 – Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake appointed assistant managers, Andreas Georgson first-team coach and Jelle ten Rouwelaar goalkeeper coach. Darren Fletcher’s role changes from technical director to first-team coach. Steve McClaren, Mitchell van der Gaag and Benni McCarthy depart.July 2024 – Ex-Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell joins on short-term basis as interim director of recruitment July 2024 – Jean-Claude Blanc added to Man Utd board  July 2024 – Man Utd cut down number of staff on US pre-season tour to 125July 2024 – Ratcliffe makes 250 redundancies including popular media man John Allen, historian Cliff Butler and kitman Alex WylieAugust 2024 – Man Utd splash out £199m in the summer transfer window August 2024 – Matchday staff lunchboxes scrapped and some forced to eat beside toiletOctober 2024 – Man Utd stop paying £2m-a-year ambassador salary to Sir Alex FergusonOctober 2024 – Staff Christmas party cancelled October 2024 – “Back to work” policy costing Utd fortune to convert hospitality suites into temporary offices between home matchesOctober 2024 – Erik ten Hag sacked with club 14th in Premier League table, costing club £15mNovember 2024 – Ruben Amorim appointed new Man Utd manager on deal until 2027 after stumping up £10m release clause November 2024 – Coach Ruud van Nistelrooy axed by new manager Ruben Amorim November 2024 – Man Utd chiefs locked in blame game over summer shambles including Erik ten Hag situation and transfer signings November 2024 – Ratcliffe reportedly set to half £40,000 budget paid to Manchester United Disabled Supporters AssociationDecember 2024 – Ratcliffe admits “mediocre” Man Utd “still in last century” December 2024 – Fans protest after OAP and children concessions tickets ditched and minimum home ticket cost up to £66December 2024 – Dan Ashworth sacked after five months as sporting directorDecember 2024 – £100 staff Christmas bonus ditched for £40 M&S voucherDecember 2024 – Ceiling starts leaking during Ruben Amorim’s press conference after 3-0 defeat to BournemouthDecember 2024 – Reports of a mice infestation at Old Trafford as rodent droppings found in food kiosks and plush suites as food hygiene ratings drops to just two starsDecember 2024 – SunSport reveals Ratcliffe cuts £40,000 funding donation to Association of Former Manchester United Players charity More