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      Loved-up Andy Carroll kisses girlfriend Lou Teasdale on an inflatable after confirming wedding plans

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      ANDY CARROLL and his girlfriend Lou Teasdale shared a loved-up kiss as they relaxed in a swimming pool.The former England striker is soaking up the sun in the south of France, where he plays for Bordeaux.Andy Carroll and Lou Teasdale relaxed on a pool inflatableCredit: InstagramThey shared a loved-up kissCredit: InstagramThe pair have only been dating a few monthsCredit: Instagram/@andytcarrollThey are set to get marriedCredit: Instagram @louteasdaleHe and Lou chilled out on an inflatable and shared a kiss – days after confirming they are set to get married.The Sun exclusively revealed Carroll is planning to propose to his girlfriend of five months, telling friends: “My divorce can’t come soon enough”.The ex-Liverpool striker, 36, split from his estranged wife Billi Mucklow, 37, last year – weeks before revealing his new relationship.He’s set to marry celebrity make-up artist Lou Teasdale, 42, after starting a new life together in France following his transfer to fourth-tier club Bordeaux.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA friend of the loved-up couple said: “Andy is very close to proposing to Lou. They are madly in love.“She is spending as much time as she can with him in France and Andy has never been happier.“Lou is exactly what he needs because she is a calming influence on him and it’s noticeable the change she’s had on him to everyone around them.”Carroll has referred to Lou as his “wifey” as he reinforced his desire to take their relationship to the next level.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHe spoke candidly about his “different world” with celebrity stylist Lou shortly after the pair jetted off on their first holiday together as a couple.Carroll, who has two more children from a previous relationship, was once the most expensive British player of all time when he joined Liverpool from Newcastle in 2011 for £35million.Andy Carroll Caught Sneaking Back Into £8.5m Mansion More

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      Will Federico Chiesa win Premier League winners’ medal if Liverpool star finishes season on just four appearances?

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      LIVERPOOL ace Federico Chiesa poses as a major question mark ahead of his team’s imminent Premier League coronation.The Reds are almost certain to lift only their second Prem title soon as they top the table with a staggering 13 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal.Liverpool star Federico Chiesa has only played four Premier League matchesChiesa can still win a Prem winners’ medal even if he doesn’t play five games with LiverpoolBut among all the certainty there is one major doubt and it surrounds the Merseysiders’ only signing of the summer in Chiesa, 27.The winger joined Arne Slot’s side after a £10million up-front deal with Juventus and moved to Anfield immediately unlike other signing Giorgi Mamardashvili, who remained at Valencia on loan.However, a raft of injuries have limited the Italy international to a mere 12 appearances across all competitions this season.And only four of them took place in the Premier League, where he has only managed a grand total of 33 minutes – none of which as a starter.Read More on FootballThat begs the question on whether Chiesa is entitled to a Prem winners’ medal.But thankfully for the Italian technician, the answer is most likely yes. Players used to have to play five Premier League games but now the champions get 40 medals to give out at their own discretion to anyone within squad – that includes players and coaches.All players who have made five appearances are required to get a medal, but beyond that the winning club can do whatever it likes.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSChiesa is only one match from meeting the required amount and is likely to get his opportunity as fatigue piles up for Slot’s starters.And if the Prem high-fliers manage to mathematically seal their 20th English title by April 27 the earliest then there is no reason why the dutch tactician can’t hand opportunities to peripheral players.Mo Salah commits to Liverpool with new two-year contract Liverpool team-mate Harvey Elliott played just seven minutes in the historic 2019/20 title-winning campaign across two appearances, but former manager Jurgen Klopp ensured that he got a medal.And on the official club site, Andy Lonergan as well as Caoimhin Kelleher are listed among 26 title-winning members, so they presumably got medals despite not playing a single minute in the top flight. More

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      Everton vs Man City FREE BETS: Get up to £40 bonus to spend on football with talkSPORT BET

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      MANCHESTER CITY continue in a battle for the Champions League next season and face a tricky trip to Everton on Saturday.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim up to £40 in free bets when they register an account and stake at least £20 on the Goodison Park showdown.Everton vs Man City: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim talkSPORT BET offertalkSPORT BETVisit the talkSPORT website HERE*Create an account and Opt In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabMake a depositPlace your first bet up to £40, minimum £20, on any football market, at odds of Evens or greaterYou must do this within 7 days of registrationOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first betFor example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free betsIf you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free betstalkSPORT BET: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim Here*Everton vs Man City: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*What’s the offer?Brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a welcome bonus of up to £40 when they register an account.How to claim?Simply visit the talkSPORT BET website on your mobile device and create an account. Opt in to this promotion via the OFFERS tab and then make a deposit via debit card or Apple Pay.Stake £20 or more on any football market at odds of at least Evens. Remember, you must do this within 7 days of opening your account.What happens next?Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first bet bet.For example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free bets. If you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free bets:On settlement of your qualifying bet, your account will be credited with the following:£10 free bet – Bet Builder (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Correct Score (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)And the following free bets, which will be credited 24 hours after the first bonus funds:£10 free bet – To Win and Both Team to Score – 90 mins (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Acca 4+ selection (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)You can read the full breakdown of free bets and more on how to claim talkSPORT BET’s welcome offer here**18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile device, bet up to £40 (min. £20) on any football market at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply. 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 – 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. More

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      Champions League semi-finals CONFIRMED with date and TV times announced ahead of Arsenal showdown

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      THE dates for the Champions League semi-finals have been confirmed.Arsenal convincingly beat holders Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate to book their spot in the semi-finals for the first time since 2009.The dates and times of the Champions League semi-finals have been confirmedCredit: ReutersArsenal will host PSG at the Emirates on April 29Credit: GettyPSG will then host the second leg at the Parc des Princes on May 7Credit: ReutersBarcelona will host Inter Milan at the Camp Nou on April 30Credit: ReutersInter will then host the second leg on May 6Credit: RexThey will face Paris Saint-Germain, who narrowly beat Aston Villa, for a shot at the final in Munich, Germany.In the other bracket, Barcelona will be facing Inter Milan after the two sides beat Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich respectively.The first clash of the final four will commence at the Emirates on Tuesday, 29 April.Game two will be the day after on Wednesday, 30 April at the Camp Nou.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA week later the order will be reversed, with the San Siro playing host to the second leg of Inter and Barcelona on Tuesday, May 6.The second opponent in the final will be confirmed on Wednesday, 7 May as PSG host Arsenal at the Parc des Princes.Each semi-final game will start at 8pm.Once those clashes are concluded, the teams will need to wait until Saturday, 31 May for the final to discover out who will win the competition this season.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesThe 2025 final is certain to play host to one team who will be aiming to win the competition for the first time in their history as both PSG and Arsenal are yet to lift the famous trophy.A stunning omen dating back to 1979 has seen each of the four previous Champions League finals held in Munich crown a new first-time champion.Gabriel goes wild with friends and family celebrating Arsenal’s epic win over Real Madrid Nottingham Forest were the first club to kick-start this trend with their 1979 victory over Malmo.The 1990s crowned two new first time champions in Marseille and Borussia Dortmund, who beat AC Milan in 1993 and Juventus in 1997 respectively.Chelsea in 2012 are the most recent beneficiaries of the strange omen as they beat Bayern Munich on penalties.If that trend continues this season, then the winner of Arsenal and PSG should be crowned champions for the first time in their history.Both clubs have one final defeat under their belt, with the Gunners losing to Barcelona in 2006 and PSG losing to Bayern Munich in 2020.Arsenal ratings v Real MadridARSENAL’S heroes dumped the Kings of Europe out of the Champions League in dramatic fashion. More

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      Captaincy options for Gameweek 32: Bukayo Saka among contenders but will his workload be managed?

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      DREAM TEAM managers must remember to select a captain for Gameweek 32 before Saturday’s 1:30pm deadline.Logic dictates that the best skipper is likely to come from the exclusive group of four clubs set to play twice: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City, Crystal Palace.It’s back-to-back double Gameweeks for ArsenalCredit: Dream TeamBukayo Saka (£6.5m) has to be considered a strong contender given he averages 8.7 points-per-game this season, a rate only bettered by Mohamed Salah (£7.2m) and Erling Haaland (£7.8m) – more on Liverpool’s main man later.Arsenal’s No7 missed a penalty against Real Madrid on Wednesday night but made up for it with a delightful finish in the second half.The England winger could feast against relegation-bound Ipswich this weekend if given the chance but there’s a slight risk that Mikel Arteta continues to manage his star player’s workload following his recent hamstring injury.Saka has made five appearances since his return but he’s yet to complete 90 minutes and with Arsenal surely prioritising the Champions League, it wouldn’t be all that surprising if his game time was limited against the Tractor Boys.The North Londoners will host Crystal Palace on Wednesday.Among the goalsCredit: ReutersAnd so perhaps it’s best to stick the armband on a Manchester City player?Omar Marmoush (£4.8m) has banked 55 points in his last five outings via four goals.The Egyptian star is virtually guaranteed to lead the line all the while Haaland is sidelined with injury.Most read in FootballPep Guardiola’s side travel to Everton this weekend before hosting Aston Villa on Tuesday night.That’s far from an ultra favourable double header but a swaggering 5-2 win over Palace last time out yielded plenty of points – Marmoush pouched 13 of them.In favour with EmeryCredit: GettyAston Villa’s double header is tough on paper with a home game against high-flying Newcastle preceding a trip to the Etihad.But the Villains are among the Premier League’s most in-form sides right now and gave PSG a scare in the week.Predicting Unai Emery’s line-ups isn’t all that easy but Morgan Rogers (£4.5m) and Youri Tielemans (£4m) have been his most trusted lieutenants all season, while Marcus Rashford (£3.8m) has been favoured over Ollie Watkins (£4.6m) lately.The latter has amassed 48 points across the last three Gameweeks.Crystal Palace’s double shift of Bournemouth (h) and Arsenal (a) looked a lot more inviting before they were blown out of the water by Man City and Newcastle in Gameweek 31.Eberechi Eze (£4.9m) would probably be the captain of choice but his tame penalty miss against the Magpies will have irked plenty of gaffers.Leicester in his sightsCredit: GettyAway from the double headers, Leicester v Liverpool is a huge mismatch on paper.Salah is without a goal in his last five games but there’s every chance he’ll end his mini drought against the Foxes on Sunday, a team with a goal difference of -45 this season.Read More on The SunThe Reds don’t have a midweek fixture but if the prolific Egyptian bags a brace (or more) at the weekend then he will satisfy those who captain him.Here at Dream Team HQ we always prefer players with two fixtures at their disposal but there’s no doubt Salah is a strong contender for Gameweek 32.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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      ‘Mind his leg FFS’ – Moment Gabriel’s friends and family go wild celebrating win over Real Madrid sparking fear in fans

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      GABRIEL went wild with his friends and family after Arsenal booked their place in the next round of the Champions League.The defender had to watch on from home as his team created history at the Bernabeu, winning 2-1.Gabriel roared in delight celebrating Martinelli’s goalCredit: Instagram @luizseverooFans were concerned about his injured legCredit: Instagram @luizseverooGabriel suffered a season-ending hamstring injury against Fulham earlier this month.His right leg is in a brace so he was sprawled out on the sofa watching the Gunners in Madrid.But when Gabriel Martinelli grabbed the winner he still celebrated widely, accompanied by friends and family.He fistpumped the air and was quickly surrounded, but the Brazilian made sure to hold off anyone getting too close.READ MORE ON ARSENALGabriel shared the video on social media which sparked some concern from fans.One said: “Mind his leg FFS 😂”Another added: “That family member that’s close to Gabby’s leg -escort him away right now!”A third wrote: “Need him to be more careful. Need a buffer zone of at least three feet around that leg.”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesArsenal ratings v Real MadridARSENAL’S heroes dumped the Kings of Europe out of the Champions League in dramatic fashion.And another commented: “They’re too close to his leg for my liking 😅”Gabriel underwent surgery on his injury and aims to be fit in time for the start of next season.Mikel Arteta targets Champions League glory after Arsenal knock out Real Madrid More

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      The incredible omens in Arsenal’s favour that could see them destined to finally win Champions League

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      ARSENAL secured their passage into the Champions League semi-finals following an incredible performance across two legs to beat holders Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate.The first game at the Emirates was spearheaded by Declan Rice’s stunning brace of free-kicks, while the Bernabeu second leg saw a more controlled display as they snatched a late winner.Arsenal have a stunning omen backing them to potentially make historyCredit: GettyNottingham Forest were the first English club to benefit from the omen in 1979Credit: GettyChelsea were the fourth side overall to win the Champions League with the omen in 2012Credit: GettyThe convincing win over the 15-time champions booked them a place in the semi-final for the first time since 2009, when they lost 4-1 to Manchester United.However, the Gunners could be backed by the winds of football history this year.That is because of the strange omen which befalls the competition when the final is held in Munich, Germany.There have been four finals held in the city; 1979, 1993, 1997 and 2012, with the 2025 final being the fifth.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe first three were held at the Olympiastadion, while like this year the 2012 one was held at the Allianz Arena.And Arsenal may have cause to celebrate because all four previous matches have continued a stunning trend of crowning a brand new European champion, two of which have been English teams.The first Munich final in 1979 was played out between Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest and Swedish outfit Malmo.It ended in 1-0 victory for Forest thanks to Trevor Francis’ first-half goal.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesA repeat 1-0 result followed in the 1993 final as French club Marseille beat AC Milan to win their only Champions League title to date, with Basile Boli again scoring the games only goal just before half-time.German club Borussia Dortmund were the first club from the host nation to benefit from the omen, beating Juventus 3-1 with a brace of goals from Karl-Heinz Riedle and a third from Lars Ricken in the second half.Gabriel goes wild with friends and family celebrating Arsenal’s epic win over Real Madrid Chelsea are the most recent beneficiaries of the trend, beating Bayern Munich on penalties at the Allianz Arena with Didier Drogba scoring a late equaliser before scoring the winning penalty in the shootout.Naturally, this means the omen also applies to Arsenal’s semi-final opponents this season, Paris Saint-Germain. Like the Gunners, PSG have been in one final and lost it, falling to Bayern Munich 1-0 in 2020.The French giants beat Aston Villa 5-4 to book their spot in the semi-final.Speaking on their chances of winning the competition for the first time, Mikel Arteta said: “The feeling that we have is a reality, basically. And the inner feeling that I had before the tie.”While the players were transmitting and how prepared I could feel the team, that we are ready to compete against anybody. “And now we have to continue to do that because I think we have some momentum now.”It’s a team that you can feel today how hungry, how determined, and the ambition that it’s got. So we’re going for more, for sure. It’s certainly another massive step. “Where we finished last year and the way we’ve done it this year against the team with the highest honours in the competition, it’s incredible. “But I want to give credit to them.“It was my first time as a coach in that dugout and today I realised after three minutes that in this stadium, anything is possible.”I mean, they are specialists of creating such a chaos, such a belief, and it’s very difficult to understand really what’s going on in the game and have certain certainty about how we control it. Read More on The Sun”But I think the players showed their own maturity.”Arsenal’s semi-final games will be played out on April 29 at the Emirates and May 7 at the Parc des Princes. More

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      Micah Richards storms off CBS Sports set live on air as Champions League star apologises for interview

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      MICAH RICHARDS stormed off set during an interview with a Champions League star.The pundit shared a funny exchange with Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram after he helped his side beat Bayern Munich to progress to the semi-finals.Michard Richards walked off the set following a comment from Marcus ThuramCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazoThuram said his suit was tight fittingCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazoThe striker apologised for his commentCredit: X @CBSSportsGolazoRichards asked the striker why he calls his colleague Thierry Henry uncle – his father Lilian Thuram played with Henry for France.Thuram explained his reasoning and went on to compliment Henry, saying: “Thierry you have a very, very nice suit tonight.”Jamie Carragher quickly interjected and asked Thuram about the suits he and Richards were wearingThe pair stood up for Thuram to see, who said: “Both, for Micah a bit tight.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAs usual, Carragher and Henry loved the put down Richards received, with the latter even applauding.Richards had no words and instead slowly walked off the set.Thuram followed up his comment by saying: “Why is it always you Micah…I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”Richards replied: “Why always me? I can’t catch a break.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe CBS Sports panel were also left in stitches over Richards’ pronunciation of Franck Ribery – the former Bayern Munich and France star.Rather than putting a French flair to Ribery’s name, he’d pronounced it “Rubery”.Champions League club send Micah Richards shirt with very cheeky nickname on the back thanks to his Brest obsession The camera panned to Henry, who was pointing to a laughing Kate Abdo.Henry hit back: “It’s Ribery. Rib-ery.” More