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      Enzo Fernandez’s ex-fiancee reveals ‘the love is still there’ as she opens up on being abruptly dumped by Chelsea star

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      ENZO FERNANDEZ’S ex-fiancee has said she still loves him despite being separated for three months.Chelsea star Fernandez split from Valentina Cervantes at the end of October following a six-year relationship in which they had two children together, Olivia and Benjamin.Enzo Fernandez’s ex-fiancee Valentina Cervantes revealed she still loves himCredit: Instagram / @valucervantesThe pair, who have two children together, split after six years at the end of OctoberFernandez said he wanted to ‘live alone’Credit: GettyThe Fernandez family reunited to celebrate the New YearBut Valentina has admitted they are now on ‘different paths’Fernandez had told her he wanted to “live alone”, with a statement on Valentina’s social media page at the time confirming the split.He has continued to see his children despite the split and reunited with them and childhood sweetheart Valentina in London over the New Year.The midfielder, who turns 24 on Friday, entered a rich vein of form following the split and was linked romantically with Argentinian rapper Nicki Nicole.However, Valentina revealed she had been assured those rumours were false, and in a new interview with La Nacion she insisted she still loves Fernandez.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe said: “I think the love is still there because it is difficult for it to go away so quickly.”The model and influencer, who met Fernandez as a 17-year-old when he was 16 at River Plate, also opened up on how she has coped with their breakup but admitted they were now on “different paths”.Valentina added: “I took five minutes, literally. Today I don’t cry anymore…”I bet on falling in love again and forming another family. I am young and I would have a million children.”Most read in FootballOn the New Year family reunion, Valentina said in December: “Enzo asked me to go to London for Christmas,”But I told him I preferred to spend it here in Argentina because the kids have more cousins and it makes the moment of opening gifts and everything else more special.Fans convinced romantic Enzo Fernandez dedicated Chelsea goal to ‘new rapper girlfriend’ by referencing her song”But for the 31st, we’ll travel there and spend it together.”I’m not going to go to Big Ben with a cider alone. We talked about it, and he has no problem with it, and neither do I, in that I know how to separate things.”We are going to do everything possible to make the children happy. “I’m going to stay a few days because I have to finish some things there that I left behind, then I’ll come back here and they’ll stay with him a bit longer.”Speaking about the rumours regarding his dating life, she continued: “I asked him. Obviously, I don’t get involved in those things and I would respect the woman he has from now on because it’s his life.”But I wanted to know because I think as the mother of the children I have to know and he told me they weren’t together.”Olivia listens to Nicki Nicole’s songs, I was thrilled…. I think they met once. Not alone, in a group.”We’ve talked about the fact that if either of us starts a new relationship in the future, we will inform each other out of respect and because we share two children together.”READ MORE SUN STORIESFernandez has scored three goals and added four assists in all competitions this season.He has started every Premier League game for Enzo Maresca’s side since a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in November and is expected to play a part again as the Blues take on Bournemouth this evening.Fernandez had been rumoured to be dating rapper Nicki NicoleCredit: Getty More

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      Erik ten Hag tipped for new job with ex-Man Utd manager seen watching European giants ‘several times’

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      ERIK TEN HAG has been tipped for a new job after watching Borussia Dortmund in action.The Dutchman was sacked by Manchester United in October.Erik ten Hag has been linked to Borussia DortmundCredit: GettyHe has since been spotted in Dortmund, sparking speculation linking him to the dugout at Signal Iduna Park.Ten Hag was in the stadium of Friday for the match against Bayer Leverkusen, according to Sky.He has a close relationship with Matthias Sammer, a part-time advisor at the club.And he was reportedly seen in discussions with manager director Carsten Cramer and sporting director Sven Mislintat last week.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTen Hag has made multiple visits to the ground but his presence is not understood to be linked to recent results.Dortmund are eighth in Bundesliga and have won just one of their last five league games.But manager Nuri Sahin is not thought to be under pressure, having only been appointed in the summer.Ten Hag was previously understood to be on the list of candidates to become the next Roma manager before they hired Claudio Ranieri.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSTen Hag was handed a £15million payoff by United following his dismissal.That number would have been roughly half that had the club not offered him a fresh contract in the summer.Furious Man Utd boss Ten Hag tells Jamie Redknapp ‘as a person you’re not OK’ as he slams pundit’s Rashford speculation More

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      Football match descends into chaos with huge brawl and players punching each other

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      AN INDONESIAN football match descended into chaos following a huge brawl as players punched each other. The Liga 2 game between Deltras FC and Persibo Bojonegoro ended in a 1-1 draw. An Indonesian match descended into chaos following a huge brawlCredit: XPlayers Deltras FC and Persibo Bojonegoro punched each otherCredit: XThe row started over a disputed goalCredit: XBut drama unfolded in the closing stages of the game when Persibo levelled the game. It sparked a furious reaction from Deltras who protested a foul in the build-up to the goal.Tensions soon escalated with players chasing the referee and some Deltras supporters even storming the pitch. Shock footage revealed players from both sides throwing punches and kicks at one another. READ MORE IN football The scenes soon went viral on social media with stunned fans flooding the comment section. One said: “Lots of drama.” Another added: “Regardless of how foolish and moronic the decision was, Liga 2 doesn’t have VAR. “If clubs can wreak havoc on the pitch to get what they want. It’s a bad precedent.” Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOne said: “The two clubs should get sanctions.” The result left Persibo second in Group C of Liga 2 with Deltras a point behind in third. How Spurs can destroy Arsenal’s title hopes with Ange Postecoglou ‘wheels of chaos’ tacticAmir Burhanuddin, CEO of Deltras, said: “It all started with the referee’s leadership. “When the foul occurred, our players prepared, but the ball was shifted by the opposing player which then resulted in a quick free kick. “However, the opposing player’s position was clearly offside.” More

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      New Tottenham keeper Kinsky tipped to join Real Madrid after just TWO GAMES as it’s revealed he is ‘learning Spanish’

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      TOTTENHAM new boy Antonin Kinsky has been tipped to join Real Madrid.Kinsky, 21, has enjoyed a whirlwind start to his Spurs career since signing from Slavia Prague nine days ago.Antonin Kinsky has had an impressive start to his Spurs careerCredit: PAWith Guglielmo Vicario still out with a fractured foot, Kinsky went straight into the starting XI for Tottenham’s 1-0 League Cup semi-final first leg with over Liverpool.The Czech ace then experienced the other side of English football, playing the full game as Spurs beat Tamworth 3-0 after extra time in the FA Cup.Prior to breaking into Slavia’s first team, Kinsky spent seasons on loan at Czech sides Vyskov and Pardubice.While with the latter he displaced stopper Viktor Budinsky, who remains with the club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKinsky’s emergence at Spurs has caused great excitement among Czech football fans.And speaking to Czech paper MF DNES, Budinsky did little to dampen the hype.”Great boy. Already at the first training session it was clear that he was different,” he said of Kinsky.”Strong in the head, healthy confident and purposeful. He can be even higher in three years.”Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYQuizzed over where he sees Kinsky going next, he added: “At Real Madrid. Plus, he is learning Spanish, he’ll be ready, he won’t get lost there.”When Tonda [Kinsky] came to us in Pardubice from Vyskov, who were playing in the second league, many would not have said that he would be in the Premier League within two years.Tottenham announce the signing of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague”And yet. I think Tottenham is an intermediate step for him, that an even bigger club is waiting for him.”Kinsky is contracted to Spurs until 2031.Upon joining the club, he said: “I’m really happy to be here and to sign the contract.”It’s a pleasure for me because Tottenham is a big name in Europe, in the world, especially in the Czech Republic so, as I say, for me it’s a big honour and I’m really happy.’THE RIGHT CHOICE'”I spoke with the coaches, I spoke with the sporting director, almost with everyone, and I really got the feeling that this is going to be the right choice.”I’m looking forward to everything. For me, it is a new experience. I’m really happy to make that first step outside of the country (Czechia).”I’m really happy, I’m really excited and I’m looking forward to the training sessions, to the games because, of course, it is the aim of every player to be on the pitch.”And that is what I am going to do; I’m going try to push in the training session to get the minutes.”READ MORE SUN STORIESVicario is expected to remain sidelined for at least another month.It is then not a given that he will return straight to the starting XI, with Kinsky signed to challenge for the No1 spot.Guglielmo Vicario is set to compete with Kinsky for the No1 positionCredit: Rex More

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      Arsenal vs Tottenham: Get £30 in free bets and £10 casino bonus with BoyleSports, plus 25% boost on your winnings

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      ARSENAL and Tottenham meet in a crunch, midweek North London derby, pivotal to both sides and their ambitions for the season.And BoyleSports are marking the Premier League showdown with a tremendous offer for brand new customers with a lovely £30 in free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonus up for grabs!Wait, there’s also a cracking special with BoyleSports offering ALL customers a whopping 25% boost on your Bet Builder winnings!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereArsenal vs Tottenham: Get £30 in free bets and £10 casino bonus with BoyleSportsBoyleSports offer and price boostArsenal vs Tottenham: 25% Boost on your Bet Builder winnings – CLAIM HERENew customers who stake £10 will receive £30 in free bets and an extra £10 casino bonus – CLAIM HEREHow to claim..BoyleSports offerVisit the BoyleSports website via your mobile HERE*Register a new account — no Promo Code requiredDeposit a minimum of £10 using CardsPlace a bet of £10 or more at odds of 1/1 or greaterOnce that’s settled, BoyleSports will credit your account with £30 in free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonusBoyleSports – Claim £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus HERE*What’s the offer?BoyleSports are offering brand new customers £30 in free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonus. BoyleSports are also offering all customers a whopping 25% boost on your Bet Builder winnings!How to claim?Visit the BoyleSports website using your mobile HERE*.Register a new account, deposit a minimum of £10 and then stake at least a tenner on any BoyleSports market at odds of 1/1 or greater.What happens next?Once your bet has settled — win or lose — BoyleSports will credit your account with £30 in free bets, plus a further £10 casino bonus.BoyleSports – Claim £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus HERE**18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. £40 in FREE Bets (FB) as £30 in sports bets & a £10 casino bonus (CB). Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. FB applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. FB 7-day expiry. 1 FB offer per customer, household & IP address only. Account & Payment restrictions. 14 days to accept £10 CB, then active for 3 days. CB 5x wagering & max redeemable £100. Game restrictions apply. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. 30 days to qualify. 18+. Digital customers only. Min Odds of (3/1). Max stake 20. Available on one bet per selected event. 25% Boost. Boost will be added once all selections have settled. Max boost payout £/€1,000. Offer does not apply to multiple bets. Free/void/cashed out bets won’t qualify. 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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      Bryan Mbeumo and six other overachievers who have ripped up Dream Team’s blueprint this season

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      THE 2024/25 Dream Team campaign is halfway complete.Now is a great time to take stock of the season so far and who better to highlight than the heroic overachievers?Salutes all round for the overachievers!Credit: Dream TeamMohamed Salah (£8.1m), Erling Haaland (£8m) and Bukayo Saka (£6.6m) are leading the way in terms of overall points but the truth is that gaffers expect nothing less from the game’s most expensive assets.The following players are those who have defied the odds and made a real difference to the overall leaderboard.Bryan Mbeumo (£4.8m)Brentford’s main man has punched well above his weight with 13 goals from his first 20 league outings.At the time of writing, Salah and Haaland are the only players ahead of him in the race for the Golden Boot.Mbeumo has racked up 197 points to put him third among Dream Team midfielders with only Saka and Cole Palmer (£6.1m) above him in the rankings.That the Cameroon international has outperformed the likes of Bruno Fernandes (£6.2m), James Maddison (£4.1m) and Luis Diaz (£4m) without European fixtures to pad out his schedule is testament to his electric domestic form.Keeping Salah and Haaland honest in the Golden Boot raceCredit: RexMatz Sels (£3.4m)No list of surprise packages would be complete without a Nottingham Forest representative.Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have performed well above expectations and find themselves third in the table at the halfway stage – a remarkable effort from the club that finished 17th in 2023/24.Most read in FootballChris Wood (£3.9m), Ola Aina (£3.5m) and several others are worthy of individual praise but it’s Sels who makes the cut by virtue of the fact he currently ranks fourth in his position.The 32 year-old Belgian is one of just four goalkeepers to have reached the 100-point mark.Sels has registered nine clean sheets this season, a tally only bettered by David Raya (£4.4m).One of many Forest heroes this seasonCredit: AlamyMatheus Cunha (£4.9m)Some gaffers wouldn’t have been surprised by the Brazilian forward’s returns as he flourished in spells last season.Even so, few would have predicted Cunha would be averaging 8.6 points-per-game at the halfway stage – a rate bettered by Salah, Haaland and Alexander Isak (£6m) among strikers (minimum three appearances).His efforts appear especially admirable when measured against Wolves’ season as a collective.The Molineux residents are languishing in 17th having conceded the most league goals (45).Cunha has notched ten goals and four assists but that only tells half the story.He also ranks in the top three in his position for bonus points and big chances created.A class actCredit: GettyLewis Hall (£4.4m)Dream Team bosses have flocked to Isak and Anthony Gordon (£5.2m) amid Newcastle’s upturn in form, with good reason, but the Magpies’ tireless left-back deserves plenty of credit too.Hall has amassed 67 points from eight outings since the start of Gameweek 15.This productive burst has propelled him up to sixth in the defensive rankings – he’s now just three points shy of Gabriel (£5m) and six short of William Saliba (£4.9m).Among defenders, the ex-Chelsea youngster ranks joint-fourth for clean sheets, joint-fifth for assists, and sixth for bonus points.Hall is climbing the rankings one Gameweek at a timeCredit: GettyBrennan Johnson (£3.7m)The Wales international would have been well down the list of viable Tottenham assets ahead of Gameweek 1 but his current ownership of 21.5% makes him the tenth-most popular player in the game.Johnson has found his scoring boots this season with 12 goals to his name in all competitions.He scored in six consecutive games earlier in the campaign during a particularly fruitful run that resulted in a massive popularity surge.The aforementioned Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski (£4.3m) have provided healthy returns this season but Dream Team bosses would have expected those two to provide their fair share of points.Johnson’s success has come as a surprise, not least to the subsection of Spurs fans who were frustrated by the winger’s performances in the opening weeks of the campaign.A total of 183 points places him fifth among midfielders.Johnson is Tottenham’s top scorer this seasonCredit: GettyDaniel Munoz (£4.2m)Another player who has thrived despite a lack of European commitments and his team’s broader struggles.Crystal Palace’s results have improved recently but they remain 15th in the table, such was their disastrous start.Munoz is a threat going forward and a monster in defence.The Colombian wing-back ranks first among players in his position for shots on target and second among all players for tackles.Plus, he’s on track to reach double figures for goal involvements this season.Munoz has been on a tear lately having banked 34 points in his last four outings.Not to be underestimatedCredit: GettyMorgan Rogers (£3.5m)Last but not least, one of the game’s best value-for-money options.The Aston Villa midfielder started the campaign at just £2.5m, a reflection of the fact he was merely a bit-part player in 2023/24 following his transfer from Middlesbrough.However, Unai Emery promoted the silky 22-year-old to first-team regular over the summer, a decision justified by a return of seven goals and five assists after 18 and a half Gameweeks.READ MORE SUN STORIESRogers has pocketed a cool 40 points from his last four fixtures, a profitable spell interrupted by an untimely suspension.He is likely to be a popular recruit ahead of the Champions League fixtures in Gameweeks 20 and 21.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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      Sevilla defender Kike Salas ‘arrested for deliberately getting yellow cards’ and risks up to THREE YEARS in prison

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      SEVILLA star Kike Salas faces three years in prison after being arrested for allegedly picking up deliberate yellow cards in matches.The Spain Under-21s defender, 22, is under investigation for his conduct late in the 2023-24 season, according to respected Spanish outlet El Confidencial.Sevilla star Kike Salas is facing prison after being accused of deliberately being booked in order to make accomplices money through bettingCredit: GettyLegal sources tell El Confidencial that Salas intentionally got himself booked in a number of matches to allow at least two accomplices to make money off his actions through betting.A court in the southern Spanish city of Seville is now looking into the allegations – and refuse to rule out the prospect of other players in his circle being involved.Spanish cops are focusing their investigation on a number of matches from the final few weeks of last season – when Sevilla had nothing to play for after a wildly mediocre season.Salas was booked ten times in total last season – with SEVEN of those coming in the final nine games of the season, with the defender missing one of those through suspension.READ MORE IN SPORTThree of those last seven cards came very late in the game – in the 88th minute and 94th-minute (twice) – as Sevilla finished the season a desperately disappointing 14th place having lost their final four matches.Authorities are working on the suspicion that a number of the yellow cards were deliberate so that Salas friends could cash-in after placing a serious of specific bets.If found guilty, Salas faces a prison sentence of anywhere between six months and three years.Salas – who joined Sevilla aged 11 – has played 54 times for Sevilla and earned two international U21s caps, while only extending his contract at the Spanish giants in December 2024, which will see him stay at the club until the end of the 2028-29 season.Most read in FootballThe accusations are similar to those faced by West Ham star Lucas Paqueta – who risks being banned from playing for life.The Brazilian was originally accused of being deliberately booked in Premier League games against Leicester, Aston Villa, Leeds and Bournemouth between November 2022 and August 2023.West Ham star Lucas Paqueta charged with betting breachesIn addition, the 27-year-old was charged with two breaches of FA Rule F3, which relate to his mobile phone.Earlier this season, SunSport revealed that Paqueta’s hearing is expected to take place in March, although a verdict is unlikely to be reached until the summer — so he is free to play for the rest of the season.The FA are pushing for Paqueta to be banned for life, despite one of the bets placed on him worth just £7.Around 60 people in Brazil wagered bets on the Irons star to be booked in the relevant games, with the stakes ranging from £7 to £400, leading to combined winnings of £100,000.The FOUR games Paqueta has been charged forLUCAS PAQUETA has been charged by the FA over four specific games…FIRST INCIDENT – West Ham 0-2 Leicester, 60th minuteThe Brazilian was booked for lunging into Leicester’s Boubakary Soumare from behind.After initially playing the advantage, referee Jarred Gillett eventually pulled it back and brandished the yellow.SECOND INCIDENT – West Ham 1-1 Aston Villa, 70th minute Four months later against Aston Villa Paqueta slid into John McGinn inside the centre circle, completely missing the ball and instead catching his legs.THIRD INCIDENT – West Ham 3-1 Leeds, 65th minuteAt the end of the 2022-23 campaign against Leeds at the London Stadium Paqueta tripped Crysencio Summerville from behind.The foul prevented the visitors from breaking on the counter attack.FOURTH INCIDENT – Bournemouth 1-1 West Ham, 93rd minuteWith just a few minutes remaining on the opening day of the season, Paqueta jumped up for an aerial challenge but instead handled the ball.The referee, who was standing directly in front of him, was quick to brandish the yellow. More

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      Ange Postecoglou hits out at ‘vile and detestable’ abuse he suffered at Tamworth and claims he had objects thrown at him

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU has hit out at the “vile and detestable” abuse he received at Tamworth – claiming he had objects thrown at him.Spurs were taken to extra-time by the National League side in Sunday’s FA Cup third-round clash – before running out 3-0 winners.Ange Postecoglou slammed the Tamworth fans who went too far with their abuseCredit: GettyFor the most part, Postecoglou enjoyed the interaction he had with the crowd at the 4,000-capacity Lamb Ground.But he was unhappy with some of the flak he received, with social media footage capturing supporters shouting “w***er, w***er” at the Aussie from behind the dugouts.Spurs chief Postecoglou said: “I said after the game, credit to Andy (Peaks) and his players and the people of Tamworth at the football club.“I thought they did themselves proud on the day with the way they presented everything. 90 per cent of the crowd were very good and enjoyed the banter.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“There was 10 per cent who were pretty unacceptable.“The stuff I heard was pretty vile and detestable, and getting things thrown at me, not a great experience, but we’re kind of expected to be the bigger person.“I would have loved to have turned around and not be the bigger person in that moment, but you deal with it and go on.”Postecoglou’s side will have an extra recovery session on Tuesday after the rigours of playing on Tamworth’s plastic pitch.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhile Timo Werner picked up a hamstring injury during the cup game, ruling him out of Wednesday’s North London derby at arch-rivals Arsenal.Postecoglou, who has Richarlison back available after nearly ten weeks out with his own hamstring problem, said the club are waiting on the scan results on Werner to assess the damage.Ange Postecoglou praises hosts Tamworth after hard-fought FA Cup win The German forward, on loan from RB Leipzig, has been linked with a move to Antonio Conte’s Napoli this month.Yet Postecoglou reiterated his desire not to let any senior players go right now due to the club’s injury crisis.He added: “We can’t afford to let anyone go at the moment. Some of the young players, Alfie Dorrington went out on loan and we will probably do similar for young Will (Lankshear) because he hasn’t really played a lot.“Aside from that, we are looking at incomings if anything happens.” More