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      PSG vs Arsenal: Get £50 in Champions League free bets with Betfred

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      ARSENAL are looking for the biggest performance in years when heading to overcome a deficit at PSG this Wednesday.And brand new Betfred customers can claim a terrific £50 in free bets and bonuses when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the Champions League semi final showdown.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles herePSG vs Arsenal: Get £50 free bets HERE*How 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*PSG vs Arsenal: Get £50 free bets HERE*New to Betfred? Then you can claim this incredible offer.Simply visit the Betfred website using this link HERE* and register a new account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Then you just need to deposit and stake £10 on any football market at odds of Evens or greater.When that first bet has settled — win or lose — Betfred will credit your account with the following free bets;3 x £10 to use on any Sportsbook Markets2 x £10 to use on Accumulators (4+ selections)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 – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*Betfred. New customers only. Register (excl 05/04/25), deposit with 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 exclusions & T&Cs Apply. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. More

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      Biggest rises in market value this season as Lamine Yamal’s doubles and Arsenal’s Lewis-Skelly now worth 14 TIMES more

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      THE 2024-25 season has seen plenty of breakout stars make a name for themselves, taking their game and their value soaring to new heights.But no one has seen their market value increase since July 1 more than Lamine Yamal. Lamine Yamal’s value has doubled since July 1Credit: RexMyles Lewis-Skelly is worth 14 times what he was at the beginning of the seasonCredit: GettyCole Palmer is ranked No9 among all of the world’s footballersCredit: GettyAnd Myles Lewis-Skelly is worth 14 TIMES more than he was at the beginning of the campaign. Transfermarkt’s figures take into consideration more than 30 different factors and variables to calculate a player’s worth.That includes age, performances, injury susceptibility, contract situation and a club’s financial power. Erling Haaland and Vinicius Junior are tied at the top of the tree for the most valuable footballers in world football right now.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe duo – both 24 – are worth a whopping £170million with the likes of England trio Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden all in the top ten. But the third most valuable footballer is now, already aged just 17, Barcelona sensation Yamal. Since July 1, he has helped Spain win Euro 2024 and is already arguably the main man at Barca as they hunt a LaLiga-Copa del Rey-Champions League treble.Yamal was unplayable in the semi-final first leg against Inter – and will hope to produce another thrilling performance to book his side’s place in Munich’s final. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIncredibly, though, his transfer value has doubled since July 1 – from £76.5m to £153m.That increase is more than £30m more than the next on the list: Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush.Watch as Lamine Yamal, 17, stars alongside Ronaldinho and Barcelona legends in incredible new kit advertThe January Etihad arrival was worth £19m on July 1 but now his figure has increased 241 per cent to £64m – a rise of £45m. Cole Palmer is third having upped his value £43m from £68m to £111m, enough to make him the ninth most-valuable footballer in the world, level with Foden, Fede Valverde and Rodri. It is a third Premier League player in a row next with Ethan Nwaneri reaping the rewards for becoming a first-team regular at Arsenal (up up £40m and 587.5 per cent to £46.7m).He is followed by a future Prem star in the shape of Geovany Quenda.The Portuguese teenager did not have a market value on July 1 but is now up worth more than £38m – approximately £4m shy of the fee Chelsea have agreed to pay Sporting for the teenager. Barcelona duo Pedri (up £34m and 50 per cent to £102m) and Pau Cubarsi (up £34m and 133.3 per cent to £59.5m) join team-mate Yamal in the top seven.Ryan Gravenberch has enjoyed a fine season under Arne Slot at Liverpool and has doubled his value from £30m to £60m.That £30m increase is the same as Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike as the striker attracts plenty of transfer interest. He is now worth £47m while Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers also rose £30m to £42.5m There are a few notable players who just miss out on the top-ten list. New Manchester City centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov (up £27.6m and 1300 per cent to £29.7m) is 11th, just ahead of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen (up £27.2m and 320 per cent to £35.7m). Ballon d’Or contender Raphinha (up £25.6m and 60 per cent to £68m) and fellow Champions League hopeful Desire Doue are next (up £25.6m and 100 per cent to £51m). Liam Delap is 19th with the Ipswich striker’s market value rising £22.9m from £6.8m to £29.7m – 337.5 per cent.But one of the biggest increases in world football is Lewis-Skelly.Read More on The SunThe youngster has enjoyed a stellar season at left-back for Arsenal, shining in the Champions League and even breaking into the England squad. He started the campaign worth £1.7m but his 14-fold increase – up 1,300 per cent and £22.1m to £23.8m.  Ryan Gravenberch has enjoyed a stellar seasonCredit: ReutersEthan Nwaneri’s value is 588 per cent more than it was in JulyCredit: GettyOmar Marmoush is second – with his market worth rising from £19m to £64mCredit: Getty More

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      Former Man Utd wonderkid tipped to replace Wayne Rooney wakes up unemployed aged 29 as 11 stars are released

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      FORMER Manchester United starlet James Wilson has woken up unemployed after being released by Northampton Town.The striker, 29, is one of ELEVEN players who have been let go by the League One side.Former Man Utd starlet James Wilson has been released by NorthamptonCredit: GettyWilson failed to score in 12 outings for NorthamptonCredit: GettyWilson only joined Northampton on a free transfer last summer.But the forward, once tipped to replace Wayne Rooney at United, failed to score one single goal in 12 outings.And he is now on the hunt for a new club after Northampton released him following a disappointing 19th place finish.But Wilson isn’t the only star to depart, with ten others also axed by Northampton.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTyler Magloire, Jack Sowerby, Nik Tzanev, Ali Koiki, Liam McCarron, Harvey Lintott, Akin Odimayo, Will Hondermarck, TJ Eyoma and Reuben Wyatt have also been shown the door.Manager Kevin Nolan confirmed: “We have made some difficult decisions and it is never nice having to tell a player that their contract is not being renewed.”Some of these players have been at the club a number of years and have played a big part here, helping the club enjoy some good times over the last few years, and all of the departing players will leave with our thanks and best wishes.“We believe we have a good core of players here, both in terms of ability and culture, which is very important, and we are excited to be entering into discussions with our chosen targets to build on and add to that over the course of the summer.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSWilson joined United in 2002 when he was just seven years old.He made his senior debut in May 2014 against Hull, netting twice in a 3-1 win.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals just THREE Man Utd players have spoken to him since he was sackedWilson was once tipped to replace Wayne Rooney at Old TraffordCredit: GettyThe following season saw Wilson play 17 times for United, scoring a further two goals.Disappointing spells then followed at Brighton, Derby, Sheffield United and Aberdeen as Wilson only ever made a further two appearances for the Red Devils.He joined Abdereen permanently in 2019.But after failing to net in 16 games, he returned to England six months later with Salford City.Wilson spent 18 months there before joining Port Vale, where he netted 23 goals in 105 outings over three seasons.Several injury setbacks ended his time there, leading to his most recent opportunity at Northampton.Wilson was once tipped by ex-United manager Louis van Gaal as the successor to legendary striker Rooney.Van Gaal chose Wilson over Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez, who were both sold by the Dutchman.Read More on The SunAnd at the time, fellow Red Devils icon Ryan Giggs hailed Wilson as one for the future.He said: “Wilson is a natural goalscorer, but he has got more to his game than that. He can run at people, he has got pace and he is a clever player.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo a ‘proud’ dad after son gets international call-up to Portugal U15s squad to face England

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      THE son of Cristiano Ronaldo has been called up to Portugal Under-15s ahead of an upcoming match against England.Ronaldo posted confirmation of the international call-up on his Instagram.Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has been called up to Portugal U15sCredit: Instagram @cristianojr.xCristiano Jr will play against Japan, Greece and England later this monthCredit: AFPCristiano Jr is following in his dad’s footstepsCredit: AFPHe used a fire emoji against his son’s name which was first on the list of squad members.The 40-year-old also wrote: “Proud of you, son.”Ronaldo Jr currently plays in Al-Nassr’s academy having followed his dad to Saudi Arabia over two years ago.The 14-year-old has also represented youth teams at Juventus and Mancheter United so far in his career.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut now he will get his first taste of international football.Ronaldo Jr will be in the Portugal U15s squad to face Japan, Greece and England later this month.Back in 2022, five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo revealed that his son was determined to play alongside him one day.He said: “My son tells me: dad, hold on a few more years, I want to play with you!”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS’Proud’ Ronaldo congratulated his son on his Instagram storyCredit: Instagram: CristianoHowever, the Real Madrid legend claims he will never pressure his first born to succeed.He continued: “I will never pressure him. He will do what he wants. Cristiano Ronaldo appears to argue with himself as he fights back tears after Al-Nassr cup KO”Also what I want the most for Cristianito and everyone else is that they’re happy and that they choose what they want.”I will support in any way.” More

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      Freak moment ball ‘magically’ spins away from goal as Real Madrid survive scare in win over Celta Vigo

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      REAL MADRID were the beneficiaries of some serious good fortune after an extraordinary incident in their game against Celta Vigo.Los Blancos defeated Celta 3-2 in a tight affair at the Bernabeu on Sunday to keep the pressure on league leaders Barcelona. Courtois watches on in horror as the ball squirms beyond him, but then spins back into his pathMbappe was on the scoresheet as Madrid kept themselves in title contentionCredit: GettyReal trail Barca by four points in the La Liga title race with three games to play. Arda Guler and Kylian Mbappe’s double had Carlo Ancelotti’s side 3-0 up and cruising inside 48 minutes, but Javi Rodriguez and Williot Svandberg struck for Celta to set up a grandstand finale. In the 79th minute, it was the visitors pushing hard for an equaliser that would have completed a superb comeback, as they look to bag a Europa League spot.Iago Aspas, the former Liverpool forward, slid an incisive ball through for Pablo Duran to chase, with the Spaniard clean through on goal. READ MORE REAL MADRID NEWSHe bore down on Real ‘keeper Thibaut Courtois, with Madrid’s makeshift centre-half Aurelien Tchouameni in tow. Duran’s effort seemed to squeeze through the Belgian shot-stopper, heading over the line.But the spin on the ball meant that it changed direction and nestled into Courtois’ grateful clasp.The Madrid goalkeeper looked mightily relieved to jump onto the loose ball, and Madrid survived an incredibly close shave. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFans on social media called the incident “black magic”, while another said that “the entire Bernabeu was blowing at once” in an attempt to keep the ball out of the home net. Earlier in the game, Guler curled home a stunner in the 33rd minute to open the scoring, before Mbappe doubled the advantage just six minutes later. ‘Absolute cinema’ – Kate Abdo dubbed ‘real talent’ after showing off incredible Spanish in Lamine Yamal interviewThe Frenchman rifled an effort from outside the box into the far corner, beyond the desperate reach of visiting ‘keeper Vicente Guaita.Mbappe raced onto Federico Valverde’s defence-splitting pass to make it three with the second half just three minutes old, confidently finishing into the corner with his left foot to score his 24th league goal of his debut season. Rodriguez benefited from a penalty box melee with 21 minutes to play, as he scrambled in Vigo’s first. Svandberg latched onto a sensational reverse pass from Aspas to ghost in behind the Madrid backline and slot beyond Courtois to haul the away side right back into contention. However, they would leave the capital frustrated, with Duran’s extraordinary chance one to rue. More

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      PSG vs Arsenal referee served six-month ban for match-fixing after accepting bribe and was blasted by Bellingham

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      THE REFEREE taking charge of Arsenal’s Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain previously served a six-month ban for match fixing.Felix Zwayer, 43, has been tasked with officiating Wednesday night’s semi-final second leg clash at the Parc des Princes.Arsenal’s referee against PSG previously served a six-month ban for match fixingCredit: RexThe German is one of Uefa’s top-ranked referees and took charge of England’s semi-final win over the Netherlands at last summer’s Euros.Zwayer now faces another major night as Arsenal look to come back from their 1-0 loss to PSG in the first leg.The two sides are set to go hammer and tongs in search of a place in the final against either Barcelona or Inter Milan.But ahead of kick-off, Zwayer’s chequered past has now come to light.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn 2005, he was punished for accepting a bribe from fellow ref Robert Hoyzer.Zwayer was a linesman at the time and took £250 to fix a second division match in Germany.An investigation revealed that Hoyzer had been accepting money from a Croatian gambling syndicate connected to an organised crime group.He was banned from football for life while also receiving a prison sentence of two years and five months.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAs for Zwayer, he was suspended from football for six months before returning to eventually become a Bundesliga ref in 2009.His bribery scandal has not gone unnoticed by players though, with Jude Bellingham referencing it while blasting Zwayer for a controversial penalty decision against former club Borussia Dortmund.Arsenal tipped to finish FOURTH by Jamie Carragher as he predicts race for Champions League placesZwayer was blasted by Jude Bellingham during the ace’s Borussia Dortmund daysCredit: GettySpeaking after a defeat to rivals Bayern Munich three years ago, Bellingham said: “For me it wasn’t a penalty. You can look at a lot of the other decisions in the game.“You give a referee that has, you know, match fixed before, the biggest game in Germany – what do you expect?” More

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      Leroy Sane could be set for Premier League return as Arsenal and Chelsea target is given ’10-day Bayern ultimatum’

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      LEROY SANE has been given a sensational ultimatum by Bayern Munich as the winger decides his future.Sane’s contract at the Allianz Arena expires at the end of the current season. Leroy Sane has been in and out of the Bayern team this termCredit: ReutersSane has played his part in delivering the first trophy of Harry Kane’s careerCredit: GettyThe newly-crowned Bundesliga champions have tabled a new contract offer to the former Manchester City forward. However, the German international has stalled negotiations, putting Premier League clubs on red alert. Bild reports that Bayern have given Sane, 29, a “10-day ultimatum” to take their offer of a new deal or decide to leave the club on a free transfer.The German outlet claims that Bayern will not negotiate any further on the terms of the deal. Read more FootballAs such, Premier League sides Arsenal and Chelsea’s ears have pricked up, with both London clubs in the market for a new wide man this summer. Sane has recently switched agents as he assesses hisnext steps.Bayern manager Vincent Kompany, a former team-mate of Sane’s at City, said in April that Sane and his advisors had to “sit down with the club and make a joint decision”. However, that mutual agreement has still not happened. Most read in BundesligaBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThis season, Sane has played 28 times in the Bundesliga, scoring 11 goals.He has 69 international caps for Germany. Leroy Sane shoves Marc Cucurella in Euros clash More

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      Jermaine Jenas was ‘prepared to be unhappy for the rest of his life’ to stay with wife before she divorced him

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      JERMAINE JENAS has admitted that he would have been willing to be “unhappy for the rest of his life” in order to stay with wife Ellie Penfold.Ellie announced her split with former Tottenham and England star Jenas in March.Jermaine Jenas and wife Ellie split up in MarchCredit: GettyJenas, 42, opened up on his break-up during a podcast appearanceCredit: YouTube/FILTHYFELLASTheir break-up came six months after Jenas was axed by the BBC following a sexting scandal.The 42-year-old was relieved of his services by the Beeb after being accused of sending X-rated texts to two female colleagues.Jenas, who has four children with Ellie, went on to admit to sending the messages, but stressed that the texts were consensual and that he had not broken the law.The former One Show host told The Sun that Ellie was “raging” following the allegations – but that he hoped to work through their issues.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn March, however, Ellie took to Instagram to reveal that their marriage was over after 14 years.Jenas, who returned to punditry work with talkSPORT in February, has now opened up on his marriage ending during an appearance on the Filthy Fellas podcast.Speaking candidly about his break-up, Jenas said: “It was her decision and one that I had to accept.”If it was up to me – and I think a lot of men are like this – I’d probably be prepared to be unhappy for the rest of my life if [it meant] I had my kids in it. If I have my kids, I’m quite happy to sacrifice.”Most read in FootballThe former couple have four children togetherCredit: InstagramJenas then went on to add: “It’s a man thing. Relationships are what they are – they have highs, they have lows and people cheat – some people do, some people don’t, but you figure a lot of things out.”The reality is we both were in a position where we were like ‘are we really happy?’Jermaine Jenas says he’s ‘coming back a better person’ as he returns to talkSPORT after ‘inappropriate’ texts”From her side of things, she’d ran the course more than probably me. But I was much more happy to go ‘I’ll be unhappy if I can stay in this house with you and these kids’.”It wasn’t to be for her, so we went our separate ways and that is that.”Speaking frankly about the situation, Jenas said of why he and Ellie broke up: “The reality is, me and my wife haven’t split up because I sent some text messages to some people at work.”We had issues for a period of time, it all comes to a head and you eventually make a decision to say, as adults, we will be better parents for our children if we just remain friends and that’s it.’DRAGGED ME OUT THE GUTTER'”We had 16 amazing years together, me and my wife, how many people last that long? Sixteen years. Ups and downs. She caught the wrong end of my [playing] career, bless her.”She was the one that dragged me out of the gutter when my knee was hanging off, career done. She’s the one that picked me back up and gave me the belief and the strength to go ‘get yourself back out there, I believe in you’.”Upon his return to talkSPORT in February, Jenas vowed to learn from his mistakes.’WORK ON YOURSELF’The former Match of the Day pundit said: “The biggest thing in this whole situation is about taking responsibility and that has been at the forefront of my mind…”There’s a reason why you’re in this position and there’s a reason why this has happened.”Once you accept those things, then you can work on yourself and you can work on the other things and you can work on your family and work towards a brighter future.”Confirming their split a month later, Ellie wrote on Instagram: “I never imagined I would have to share something so personal with the public, but given the situation, I feel it’s necessary.Read More on The Sun”After 16 years together and 4 wonderful children, Jermaine and I have decided to part ways. We will remain friends and continue to co-parent.”We kindly ask that you respect our children’s privacy during this challenging time. Thank you, Ellie.”Jermaine and Ellie are hoping to remain friendsCredit: AlamyEllie confirmed their break-up on Instagram in MarchCredit: Instagram @elliejenas More