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    Tottenham vs Arsenal 11/1 price boost plus more from Premier League weekend and £40 in free bets with BetMGM

    BETMGM have a wide selection of price boosts available for this weekend’s football – including Sunday’s North London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal! It’s surely a given that there’ll be goals in this one and with some of Arsenal’s key players set to miss out, there’s a belter of a price boost at 11/1 – Tottenham to win, both teams to score & over 4.5 goals in the match!Read on to see what other boosts are live ahead of this weekend’s return to action – and how you can bag yourself £40 in free bets….Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereSpurs vs Arsenal 11/1 boost plus more from Premier League & £40 in free betsDid you know?Research from BetMGMNo team in the Premier League has a better record after the September international break than Arsenal.They’re joint top with Manchester City on eight wins following this pause for the national sides.In research carried out by BetMGM, Spurs rank fourth in the list with six wins.Premier League price boosts this weekendTOP PICKTottenham to win, both teams to score & over 4.5 goals in the match – NOW 11/1 – CLAIM HEREBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — claim yours here*OTHER BOOSTSBrighton, Crystal Palace & Fulham to win – NOW 19/4 – CLAIM HEREArsenal & Newcastle to win & both teams to score in both matches – NOW 11/1 – CLAIM HEREWolves to win, both teams to score & Cunha to score – NOW 10/1 – CLAIM HERENot got a BetMGM account? No problem!This offer is just for you, and it’s incredibly easy to claim!Simply register a new account, deposit and stake a minimum of £10 on football at odds of Evens (1/1) or greater.Remember, you must do this within seven days of opening your account.Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with £40 in free bets to spend on the following:1 x £10 horse racing free bet1 x £10 football free bet1 x £10 Bet Builder free bets1 x £10 Acca free betsHow to claim..BetMGM £40 welcome bonusVisit the BetMGM website HERE*Select SPORTS OFFER on the websiteRegister a new account – No Promo Code necessaryOpt in for this promotion by depositing and placing at least £10 on football at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with £40 in free betsTottenham vs Arsenal: Get £40 in free bets — claim yours here**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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    Tottenham vs Arsenal: Get £30 in free bets to spend on the Premier League with talkSPORT BET

    TALKSPORT BET have a cracking offer for new customers ahead of this weekend’s North London derby!New customers to talkSPORT BET can claim a massive £30 in free bets when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the Tottenham vs Arsenal showdown on Sunday!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim..talkSPORT BET offerVisit the talkSPORT BET website HERE*Create your account via mobileOpt-In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any sports market at odds of Evens or greaterYou must do this within 7 days of registrationOn settlement of your qualifying bet, you will receive £30 in free bets to spend on selected marketstalkSPORT BET: Get £30 in free bets – Claim here*Not yet got yourself a talkSPORT BET account? Terrific, you can claim this offer!Simply register an account, deposit and stake £10 on any football market at odds of Evens or greater. Once that’s settled – your account will be credited with £30 in free bets!You could decide to use your free bets on Sunday’s North London derby in the Premier League between Tottenham and Arsenal, and below are some of our expert picks and top prices with talkSPORT BET.TightThis is set up to be an absolute belter of a contest from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Arsenal are missing two or three key stars, particularly in midfield and Spurs will need to make the most of it.There are goals in both of these sides – attacking and defensively – with the Gunners having the better head-to-head record recently.Spurs can’t afford to make it a third successive home defeat in this fixture, while the Gunners are already a couple of points adrift on Man City and Liverpool.Both teams to score and match to end a draw at 7/2 with talkSPORT BET – CLAIM HERE*18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £10+ via mobile on any football market at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 6x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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    Tottenham vs Arsenal free betting tips: Back our 28/1 Bet Builder and claim £50 in free bets with Betfred

    ARSENAL make the short trip across North London to face big rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend.Our team of betting experts have selected a Bet Builder for the international encounter, which Betfred have priced up at a terrific 28/1.There’s more! New Betfred customers who register an account with Betfred and stake a tenner on football will receive £50 in sports free bets!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim..Betfred welcome offerVisit the Betfred website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Deposit £10 using a Debit CardPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any qualifying Sportsbook markets, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free BetsBetfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Arsenal vs TottenhamOur Bet Builder selections: Match to end a draw, Kai Havertz to score and Cristian Romero to be booked – 28/1Back our 28/1 Bet BuilderHere’s why we’ve made those selections:Match to end a draw: Arsenal are juggling injury and suspension problems with several key men but they cannot afford to drop many more points behind Man City and Liverpool. Spurs lost last two home derbies against the Gunners.Kai Havertz to score: Scored in two of three Premier League games to date and bagged another in Germany thumping of Hungary. Key player in how Arsenal play and can make mark.Cristian Romero to be carded: Two bookings in four games against Arsenal in the past. Yet to be booked this season but did pick up a yellow against Colombia when away with Argentina through the week.Back our 28/1 Bet BuilderRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply. More

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    Forgotten Chelsea ‘bomb squad’ flop finally leaves club on loan after series of permanent £20m transfers collapsed

    CHELSEA flop David Datro Fofana has finally sealed an exit after a series of deals collapsed this summer.The Ivorian striker, 21, only joined Chelsea from Molde 18 months ago.David Datro Fofana has finally sealed a move away from ChelseaCredit: GettyAnd after loan spells at Union Berlin and Burnley, Blues chiefs put him up for sale.Championship sides Sunderland and Hull attempted to prise Fofana from Stamford Bridge.While newly-promoted Leicester held talks before negotiations collapsed.Fofana’s latest saga saw him almost join Greek side AEK Athens this week.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe youngster was set to join on loan ahead of a potential £20million transfer next summer.But the deal collapsed at the final stages following paperwork issues.However, Fofana has now finally sealed his switch away from Chelsea.Reports claim Turkish side Goztepe are signing him for the season.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd like Athens did, they too have the option to make the deal permanent for £20m in 2025.This time, Chelsea retain a recall option to bring Fofana back in January.Chelsea fans can’t name their OWN PLAYERS after another wild transfer window under owner Todd BoehlyThe move makes Fofana the 41st player to leave London this summer.He had been training with Chelsea’s “bomb squad” under loan coach Carlo Cudicini after returning from Burnley.The Blues managed to offload the majority of big names in the group, with Raheem Sterling, Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah all securing late moves away.Armando Broja, Angelo Gabriel and Djordje Petrovic were also offloaded.But Ben Chilwell is still with the group after failing to attract any interest.All 41 Chelsea exits this summerIan Maatsen to Borussia Dortmund (£37.5m)Conor Gallagher to Atletico Madrid (£35.5m)Lewis Hall to Newcastle (£28m)Romelu Lukaku to Napoli (£25m)Omari Hutchinson to Ipswich (£20m)Angelo Gabriel to Al-Nassr (£19.5m)Diego Moreira to Strasbourg (£1.5m)David Datro Fofana to Goztepe (Loan)Raheem Sterling to Arsenal (Loan)Lesley Ugochuku to Southampton (Loan)Armando Broja to Everton (Loan)Djordje Petrovic to Strasbourg (Loan)Trevoh Chalobah to Crystal Palace (Loan)Kepa Arrizabalaga to Bournemouth (Loan)Alfie Gilchrist to Sheffield Utd (Loan)Caleb Wiley to Strasbourg (Loan)Andrey Santos to Strasbourg (Loan)Bashir Humphreys to Burnley (Loan)Gabriel Slonina to Barnsley (Loan)Aaron Anselmino to Boca Juniors (Loan)Mike Penders to Genk (Loan)Eddie Beach to Crawley Town (Loan)Teddy Sharman-Lowe to Doncaster Rovers (Loan)Ted Curd to Hampton & Richmond Borough (Loan)Dylan Williams to Burton Albion (Loan)Luke Campbell to Hendon (Loan)Leo Castledine to Shrewsbury Town (Loan)Ronnie Stutter to Burton Albion (Loan)Hakim Ziyech to Galatasaray (Free)Malang Sarr to Lens (Free)Thiago Silva to Fluminense (Free)Tino Anjorin to Empoli (Free)Dion Rankine to Wigan (Free)Charlie Webster to Burton Albion (Free)Jamie Cumming to Oxford United (Free)Michael Golding to Leicester (Free)Mason Barstow to Hull (Free)Chinonso Chibueze to Stoke (Free)Saheed Olagunju to Wolves (Free)Billy Gee to Norwich (Free)Josh Brooking to Dorking Wanderers (Free) More

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    Tottenham vs Arsenal prediction: Free betting tips, odds and match preview for Sunday’s North London derby

    SUPER SUNDAY returns with an almighty bang this weekend, kicking off with a highly-anticipated North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.SunSport betting experts have previewed the mammoth Premier League contest and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNew sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesTottenham vs Arsenal previewThis derby is always a belter but this one just feels a bit different.The changes in style of play for Tottenham under Ange Postecoglou have been huge and Arsenal’s pursuit of the title is constantly under the microscope.Added to the fact that the Gunners dropped points before the break, this one is huge for them.Tottenham have just four points to their name after their three league games having gone down 2-1 to Newcastle prior to the break.It’s not been a happy fixture for Spurs and their supporters in recent times, losing the last two at home with a draw at the Emirates sandwiching those.It’s four NLDs without a win for Spurs but they’d won three home derbies on the bounce prior to that and this looks a decent enough opportunity.That’s because the Gunners are without suspended Declan Rice and injured Martin Odegaard for the short trip.With Man City and Liverpool playing a day previously, the gap at the top could grow if Arsenal don’t take maximum points here.When is Tottenham vs Arsenal?Tottenham vs Arsenal will take place on Sunday, September 15It is scheduled to kick off at 14:00pm BSTThe encounter will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumWhat TV channel is Tottenham vs Arsenal on and can it be live streamed?Tottenham vs Arsenal will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.Subscription members can also stream the entire action on the Sky Go app.Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match.Tottenham vs Arsenal team newsMicky van de Ven could make a timely return to action having missed the Newcastle defeat and pulling out of the Netherlands squad in the international break.Dominic Solanke is expected to be fit too having missed the last two games but Yves Bissouma and Richarlison are set to miss out.Arsenal are without Declan Rice through suspension and have major injury doubts over other top stars.Martin Odegaard and Riccardo Calafiori were both injured on international duty, with the former expected to be out for a couple of weeks. Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kieran Tierney and Mikel Merino are all out.What are the odds for Tottenham vs Arsenal?Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.How to claim..William Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Tottenham vs Arsenal betting tips and predictionsDouble bookedExcitement, passion, goals, tackles. It’s all expected in this fixture.But none more so than yellow cards – it’s an absolute certainty.Aussie Jarred Gillett is the man in the middle and has shown ten yellow cards in his two Premier League games so far.Thomas Partey could be isolated in the middle without usual figures Rice and Odegaard alongside him – and Cristian Romero is incredible value!Thomas Partey to be booked at 21/20 with William Hill – CLAIM HERECristian Romero to be booked at 11/8 with William Hill – CLAIM HEREAll squareArsenal can’t afford to drop more points behind their title rivals here.Spurs can’t afford to lose another derby against their closest rivals.With injuries and suspensions harming the Gunners, they might just need to settle for a point – so we’ve looked for a bit of value given goals are a certainty!Correct score to be 2-2 at 11/1 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE*William Hill. 18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply.*Betfred. New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via Debit Card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. T&Cs apply.*BetMGM. New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.*talkSPORT BET. 18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £10+ via mobile on any football market at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 6x £5 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly*Tote. New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Only valid with code B10G40 on registration. £10 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place). Receive £20 Tote Credit, £10 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit. Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org. Full T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk More

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    Cristiano Ronaldo and Rio Ferdinand in hysterics as they remember Man Utd nicknames from ‘Shrek’ and ‘SatNav’ to ‘J-Lo’

    CRISTIANO RONALDO and Rio Ferdinand were beside themselves as they recalled their Manchester United team-mates nicknames.It was Ronaldo who first called Wayne Rooney “Shrek” when the Portgual ace and Ferdinand starred in Sir Alex Ferguson’s side in the 2000s.Cristiano Ronaldo and Rio Ferdinand were in hysterics as they recalled Man Utd nicknamesCredit: XThe two were reunited on Ferdinand’s podcastCredit: XRonaldo and Ferdinand won three Premier League titles and a Champions League together among other major honours.But away from all the trophy triumphs on the pitch, United’s team had a humorous side off it.The pair spoke on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast a week after the former defender featured on Ronaldo’s first YouTube show.Ferdinand asked: “Can you remember any of the players nicknames at United?”Most read in FootballA smiling Ronaldo replied: “A few. Wazza. Rat. Shrek”, before the two burst out in hysterics. Ferdinand then responded: “I forgot about that, Wazza won’t be happy.”The former England centre-back hilariously revealed that Anderson was called ‘J-Lo’ or ‘Beyonce’ after his team-mates thought he had a “bum”.Nani was called ‘Naanbread’ by Ferdinand, while everybody called Scholesy ‘Ginger’ or ‘SatNav’ for his outrageous passing ability and Gary Neville ‘Busy’.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSJohn O’Shea didn’t have a nickname per se, but Ronaldo used to “kill him in the dressing room”.Ferdinand hilariously coached Ronaldo on: “What did you used to say about O’Shea?”Piers Morgan slams ‘complete idiot’ Erik ten Hag in astonishing rant against Man Utd boss about Cristiano RonaldoThe five-time Ballon d’Or winner cracked up and smiled, before saying: “No bum!”Ronaldo, who also revealed he still “loves United”, also explained how his early years at United changed his perspective and priorities as he developed from a tricky, showboating winger to an out-and-out No9.The Portugal star said: “My mindset changed. Goals became more important than f****** step-overs. “I closed that chapter because I realised goals and helping the team was more important.”Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney formed a lethal partnership during the 2000sThe 39-year-old, who recently notched his 900 career goal, also slammed Erik ten Hag for saying United cannot win the Prem or Champions League.He said: “As Manchester United coach, you cannot say that you’re not going to fight to win the League or Champions League. “You have to be, to mentally say, listen, maybe we don’t have that potential, but I cannot say that. We’re going to try. You have to try. But they need to rebuild everything.”Ten Hag since responded to the dig stating: “Ronaldo said that United can’t win the Premier League. He said this if you read the article.”He’s far away in Saudi, far away from Manchester. Everyone can have an opinion. It’s okay.”READ MORE SUN STORIESElsewhere, Anderson has been hit with a string of controversies and a former team-mate claimed the retired midfielder was obsessed with McDonalds.The Brazilian is also reportedly facing jail time over his reported failure to pay child maintenance. More

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    Arsenal ‘snubbed chance to sign Victor Osimhen after Gunners placed price cap on new striker transfer’

    ARSENAL turned down the opportunity to sign star striker Victor Osimhen in the summer because they thought he was too expensive.Osimhen, 25, has put the whole world on notice the last four years thanks to some stunning performances with Napoli whom he led to their first Serie A title in 33 years.Arsenal turned down the opportunity to sign Victor Osimhen in the summerCredit: RexArsenal opted against Osimhen because of his staggering release clauseCredit: GettyThe Nigeria international attracted immense interest this past summer transfer window and came close to Chelsea who made him their top target.The Blues made a final bid in the dying hours of the transfer market last month but did not hear back from the centre-forward, while there were even reports of club chiefs flying to Naples to hold talks.Osimhen ended up moving to Galatasaray on loan much to the surprise of everyone after he fell out of favour in Naples and new manager Antonio Conte gave his shirt number to Romelu Lukaku.According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal also had the chance to land the Nigerian.Read More on ArsenalHowever, the Gunners opted against meeting his staggering release clause, which is said to have cost £109million.The North Londoners also decided against going for a striker altogether with manager Mikel Arteta placing his faith on Kai Havertz as a false nine.That is despite Eddie Nketiah moving to Crystal Palace and Gabriel Jesus still dealing with fitness issues.Arsenal looked determined to land a centre-forward from the top shelf in the early days of the summer transfer window.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArteta’s side was strongly linked with the likes of Victor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko.But Gyokeres and Sesko ultimately stayed put at Sporting Lisbon and RB Leipzig respectively.How superstar Mikel Merino is the final piece of Arsenal’s jigsaw – City should watch outAccording to The Times, however, Arteta looks set to sign a star forward in the next two transfer windows after penning a new deal at the Emirates which ties him until 2027.That could see Arsenal going back for Sesko, while Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams and Bayern Munich ace Jamal Musiala have also been linked. More

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    Thierry Henry confirmed as Kate Abdo’s co-star for CBS’ Champions League coverage as fans say ‘give him time to recover’

    THIERRY HENRY will return for CBS’ Champions League coverage this season alongside Kate Abdo.Fans joked the former striker needs “time to recover” after Abdo married Malik Scott.Thierry Henry will continue his role as a pundit for CBS Sports this seasonCredit: PAFans joked he needs time to recover before working with Kate Abdo againCredit: GettyHenry and Abdo have been subject to teasing from fans and colleagues Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher over their chemistry.Abdo even had to put Carragher in his place last season after he missed the mark with an awkward joke about her now husband.Henry’s infatuation for Abdo has been a long-running joke and rumour so fans have joked he needs time to recover before returning to the CBS show after Abdo tied the knot.One fan said: “Thierry Henry needs time to recover man.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “They had to confirm it 😭”And a third wrote: “Stay strong Thierry.”Henry, 47, returns to punditry after resigning as manager of France Under-21s last month, having led his side to the Olympic silver medal in Paris.And he revealed his excitement at the new campaign and the increase in matches he will cover due to the expanded Champions League format.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUltimate sports presenters rich listTV sports presenters make a mint.The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!Read the story and see the full list here.He told a CBS Champions League Zoom call: “I think for us, for CBS, it’s just outstanding – more games, to be able to talk about more games.”But there is a but for me, because I’m going to go on the side of being a coach: too many games, too many games.Fans in stitches at Thierry’s reaction to 2007 throwback clips of CBS host Kate Abdo”[As] an ex-player I don’t know how those guys do it. As a pundit, I love it, but as an ex-player and as a coach, it’s too many games. “[Jude] Bellingham is already injured. “It’s tough to play a season, and then go to the Euros, and come back and play [in the] national team, and more games, and more games left, more games right…””So as much as I want to see Milan [versus] Liverpool and I want to see a Manchester City in there, I want to see the best players on the field, being able to perform whenever they can.”That’s also part of the product – having also the best players on the field being able to perform all the time. “So yes, it is outstanding for us. But if I was a coach [in this Champions League], I don’t know if I would’ve found it outstanding.” More