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      Thousands of people line streets for Liverpool’s Premier League title parade as iconic DJ drafted in as special guest

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      THOUSANDS of Liverpool fans lined the streets of Merseyside on Monday afternoon to watch Arne Slot and Co parade the Premier League trophy.The Reds secured the Prem title last month with four games left to play but did not get their hands on the trophy until the final match of the campaign.Thousands of Liverpool fans lined the streets to watch the club’s trophy paradeCredit: PAThe Reds planned a 15km routeCredit: EPAMohamed Salah waved to fans from the top of the busCredit: GettyThe official trophy lift took place following Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at the weekend, with both teams giving each other a guard of honour.A capacity Anfield crowd watched on as captain Virgil van Dijk received the prize from club legend Alan Hansen.Players then kept the party going until midnight at a hotel before preparing for the trophy parade.The team bus left Allerton Maze ahead of the 15km route which finished at Blundell Street.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThousands of fans travelled to watch, turning the streets red.World-famous DJ Calvin Harris also made an appearance to perform on the bus.The Scot was also part of the parade when Liverpool celebrated their FA Cup and Carabao Cup wins in 2022.Recalling how he first got the gig while speaking to club media, Harris explained: “It started with Andy Robertson, and I can’t remember how we first got chatting.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”There must’ve been some kind of Instagram thing, I might’ve liked one of his pictures, something like that. And then I was travelling, it was Liverpool vs Newcastle at St James’ Park in 2022.”We bumped into each other, they were flying back to Liverpool and he was like: ‘Do you fancy doing that?’Trent Alexander-Arnold breaks down in tears and kisses badge as he gets emotional send-off from Liverpool fans”I was like: ‘I suppose so,’ and I think it was just an idea he had there and then.”And then one of the senior guys took over and contacted me and made it happen.”Then this year, Virg took the reins, captain and that. And he was more just like: “You’re doing the bus this year.'”Okay, alright, I’ll be there!”Crystal Palace also held a parade on Monday to celebrate their FA Cup win.There was also a celebration at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal Women lifted the Champions League trophy in front of a huge crowd.Calvin Harris was in attendanceCredit: https://x.com/LFC More

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      Chelsea ‘strongly considering’ Hugo Ekitike transfer as Enzo Maresca lines up new striker for Champions League

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      CHELSEA are keeping tabs on Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike ahead of the summer transfer window.The Blues punched their ticket to next season’s Champions League after beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 on Sunday at City Ground, which sealed fourth place in the Premier League table.Chelsea have discussed a move for Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo EkitikeChelsea are also keen on Ipswich Town star Liam DelapAnd the West Londoners’ qualification to Europe’s elite competition has given them a massive financial boost in terms of PSR flexibility for the summer market.And according to The Independent, the Prem giants have discussed a move for Ekitike, 22, who is very high on their wish list.Chelsea are actively looking for a striker to spearhead their attack in the Champions League and are “strongly considering” the French star.However, Enzo Maresca’s side will have to splash an astronomical fee with the forward rated at around €100million (£83.9m).Read More on ChelseaThe centre-forward shone bright this season with Eintracht as he amassed 22 goals and 12 assists in 48 appearances.The France Under-21 international joined Frankfurt in 2024 following a loan stint from Paris Saint-Germain last term.Ekitike counts a total of 26 goals and 14 assists in 64 appearances with the Bundesliga outfit.Chelsea, though, are also keeping tabs on other options, such as Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres and Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap.Most read in FootballSunsport revealed the London giants are very big on Delap and are willing to meet his £30m release clause.The England Under-21 international is also keen on a move to Stamford Bridge.Inside Chelsea’s dressing room celebrations after Champions League spot securedThe striker favouring a link-up with Chelsea boss Maresca, who was his academy coach at Manchester City.The club’s current recruitment director Joe Shields was also instrumental in Delap’s move from Derby to Man City’s academy in 2019. More

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      Tragedy as footballer, 15, collapses to floor and dies in ambulance as club release devastating statement

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      A TEENAGE football prodigy in Mexico has tragically died after collapsing on the pitch during a tournament.Atziri Ledif Galeana Valencia, 15, suddenly collapsed midway through a match on Saturday afternoon. Chivas star Atziri Ledif Galeana Valencia collapsed during a match in Mexico on SaturdayCredit: Jam Press/Liga Deportiva de GuacamayasThe teenager was playing in the final of a girls’ tournament between Toriz and Chivas. Mexico is currently dealing with a heatwave, with temperatures as high as 34 degrees Celsius recorded during the match in Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan state. Valencia collapsed with suspected heatstroke, per NeedToKnow.On-site medics rushed onto the field with an ambulance was called to the scene.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLValencia was given CPR and oxygen, as well as cold compresses to cool her down. The Chivas star was rushed to a nearby hospital but was tragically pronounced dead on arrival. Organisers of the tournament suspended the match in the wake of the incident, with action on Sunday also called off. The Michoacan State Prosecutor’s Office is investigating to see if health and safety protocol was correctly followed.Most read in FootballA spokesperson for Chivas said in a statement: “The Chivas family is going through its hardest moment as we say goodbye to our beloved Atziri Galeana.”You will live on in our hearts – you left an unforgettable mark on your teammates, coaching staff, supporters, and the entire club.”Until we meet again to play an even more beautiful final, rest in peace, champion.”Celebrate up there – you’re leaving us as the true champion you are.”We’ll carry this title in our hearts forever – for you, our warrior.” More

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      Arsenal’s Leah Williamson opens up on tearful moment after Women’s Champions League win and her trophy hunger

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      LEAH WILLIAMSON urged Arsenal to keep on winning silverware after fans’ raucous celebrations of their Champions League triumph.Like fellow club icons Tony Adams and Thierry Henry, the Gunners star wants to be remembered for major trophies wins as well as loyalty to the team.Leah Williamson and her team-mates celebrated their Women’s Champions League with fans gathered outside the Armoury in front of the EmiratesCredit: GettyThousands had flocked to the stadium celebrate the club’s second Women’s Champions League tourmanent winCredit: AlamyWilliamson paid tribute to skipper Kim Little after revealing they both broke down in tears following their defeat of Barcelona in the Champions League finalCredit: GettyChloe Kelly was serenaded by fans who chanted “we want you to stay” with the England forward currently out of contractCredit: GettyAlex Scott invited Arsenal striker Stina Blackstenius to say a few words to the crowd gathered outside the EmiratesCredit: AlamyWilliamson, who broke down in tears after her side’s Champions League final defeat of Barcelona, joined team-mates for a public celebration of their triumph at the Emirates today. The centre-back put in one of her best performances of her career as Spain’s club football queens were shut out during Saturday’s showdown in Lisbon.  Her efforts helped her side secure Arsenal’s second Women’s Champions League trophy win following the club’s first triumph in 2007. And the lifelong Arsenal fan wants her legacy to be about loyalty combined with winning the biggest prizes with the Gunners. Read More Football StoriesWilliamson said: “You have to win trophies and I’m so proud of what we do off the pitch, who we are, how we lead and how we carry ourselves. “I’m so proud of that but I want to win and Arsenal should be winning. “I’ve looked at that legacy all my life and I’ve been aware of that and I wanted to contribute to it. “I don’t want to end my career just being loyal.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Loyalty is great but loyalty with trophies is just something else.”This week I’ve spoken to Tony Adams and Thierry Henry, people I watched (when I was young). Arsenal star Katie McCabe leads anti-Tottenham chants and has ‘Jack Wilshere moment’ in Champions League parade”They were incredible and they won and that’s why they are remembered the way they are. “I’m proud that we’re the only team in the land (to have won the Women’s Champions League). “Anybody that’s Arsenal – red and white – is going to have a summer to remember.”This morning thousands of fans flocked outside the Armoury in front of the stadium as  Williamson and her team-mates held their European trophy aloft. And Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe had supporters cheering following her leading expletive laden chants concerning rivals TottenhamAfter a mix of lighthearted and moving short speeches delivered by several players and head coach Renee Slegers, Williamson shared her reflections on her team’s success. Williamson, who spoke to Thierry Henry and Tony Adams this week, wants to be remembered for more than just her loyalty to ArsenalCredit: ReutersAnd she paid a touching tribute to skipper Kim Little, who is currently the team’s long-serving player having made more than 300 appearances. Williamson added: “If you look at this celebration today, the turnout and what we’ve done over the last couple of years, this is the stuff that makes you stay. “(After our win) I dropped to my knees because of the tears and then I went to look for Kim. We were just sobbing.”Kim Little is everything I would want to be as a person. “I’m just glad (for her) because you don’t get recognised sometimes and that’s unjust.  Read More on The Sun”You need to win trophies and to win the biggest things to get what you deserve. Kim deserves everything.”People had the game of their lives and I genuinely don’t know if anyone (on the team) that put a foot wrong in terms of the game plan and what it was meant to be.” More

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      Man Utd ‘could use Alejandro Garnacho funds to finance £50million Bryan Mbeumo transfer’ alongside Matheus Cunha

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly held talks with Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo and could use the money raised from the sale of Alejandro Garnacho to finance a deal.Garnacho is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer having fallen out of favour with head coach Ruben Amorim.Man Utd have held talks with Bryan MbeumoCredit: GettyThe proposed sale of Alejandro Garnacho could help to finance a moveCredit: GettyThe United boss told the 20-year-old to find a new club after last week’s Europa League final defeat to Spurs in Bilbao.Garnacho had criticised the performance and made it clear that he was furious about being limited to just 20 minutes on the pitch.His brother then added fuel to the fire by suggesting the winger had been “thrown under the bus” by Amorim.It later emerged that Garnacho and the head coach’s relationship had completely broken down.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMan Utd allegedly want £60million for the winger, but club officials are willing to negotiate if a suitable offer arrives.Chelsea and Napoli are among the clubs currently understood to be keen, although Garnacho’s representatives expect more interest from Premier League rivals and Saudi Pro League clubs.Should the winger move on, the Red Devils have identified Mbeumo as a target.TalkSPORT revealed on Monday that Man Utd have already held talks with the Brentford man, who has just one year left on his contract and is currently valued at £50m.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordBees manager Thomas Frank recently admitted that Mbeumo could leave this summer amid interest from other clubs.He said: “I can definitely understand the interest in him. There should be interest in him. He is at his best age, he has scored 20 goals.Ruben Amorim vows ‘good days are coming’ after ‘disaster season’ as Man Utd flops give him daggers during public apology”I would like to keep him, but we are a selling club so if someone comes in with the right price.”The proposed sale of Garnacho would account for pure profit, meaning the funds could go directly towards a potential bid for Mbeumo, Manchester World reports.United are already on the verge of signing Matheus Cunha in a £62.5m transfer from Wolves.The Red Devils are set to trigger the winger’s release clause.It has been reported that Cunha has agreed a five-year deal with the club. More

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      Why Jude Bellingham’s brother Jobe requested NOT to have surname on Sunderland shirt for Championship play-off final

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      JOBE BELLINGHAM spent this season with his first name on the back of his Sunderland shirt. Bellingham – younger brother of Real Madrid star Jude – helped Sunderland gain promotion back to the Premier League. Jobe Bellingham spent this season with his first name on the back of his Sunderland shirtCredit: Shutterstock EditorialAnd he did so wearing the No.7 with Jobe on his shirt – opting not to wear his surname as is usually the case for players. According to the Daily Mail, the reason being is that midfielder wants to create his own identity away from that of his older brother.Players can ask for “appropriate variation” on the back of their shirt – should they wish at the start of the season.Older brother Jude joined Madrid from Borussia Dortmund in 2023 and has won the LaLiga title and Champions League in Spain. READ MORE IN footballHe has also become a regular for England – scoring six times in his 42 caps so far. Like Jude, his younger brother also came through Birmingham’s academy before joining Sunderland in 2023. This season, he made 40 appearances with four goals and has attracted attention from across Europe. Dortmund – who helped Jude make his name – are believed to be rivalling Eintracht Frankfurt for his signature. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBellingham wanted to make a name for himself with Sunderland – and achieved that alongside the rest of his team-mates at Wembley. The Black Cats saw off Sheffield United 2-1 thanks to a last-minute Tom Watson winner. Bellingham, 19, said: “I’ve been part of this great team so every player has made a name for themselves here. So really proud.”Jobe Bellingham takes swipe at Sky Sports pundits in live TV interview before awkward moment with panel at Wembley More

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      Liverpool trophy parade LIVE: Thousands lining the streets NOW for Premier League champions’ bus parade – updates

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      LIVERPOOL are parading the Premier League trophy RIGHT NOW with thousands of fans lining the streets!The Reds lifted the trophy yesterday after a stunning campaign in which they won the title by 10 points.Liverpool last won the league in 2020 – but fans were unable to celebrate with their title-winners due to Covid lockdown.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL of the latest from the parade below…Parade trackerSo how far from the end are we?Well, the bus is currently about 2 miles away from the finish line.Normally that’d take a couple of minutes – but I’ve got a hunch we could be here a while longer!Copy linkCopiedAbsolute scenesThe streets are packed in a sea of red.Fans are loving every moment.One person NOT loving the moment? The driver of the Arriva bus who somehow made their way onto the parade route and got stuck.That’s what local reports are claiming… iconic moment.Credit: APCopy linkCopiedWhat an atmosphereThere is no sign of this party slowing down.In fact, as we get closer and closer to the bus’ end point, it’s getting more and more lively.Fans are making the most of their Bank Holiday out in their tens of thousands. Probably more like hundreds of thousands, really.Credit: ReutersCredit: PACopy linkCopiedDouble double DutchThere’s a strong Dutch contingent in this Liverpool side.The gaffer: Arne Slot.The captain: Virgil van Dijk.Best player not named Mo Salah: Ryan Gravenberch.Mr Versatile: Cody Gakpo.And right now it’s Van Dijk hyping up the crowd.He’s got the trophy in his hands, holds it aloft and the crowd are LOVING it.With Jeremie Frimpong expected to come, Liverpool fans have a lot to love about Holland right now.Copy linkCopiedOle, ole, ole”Championes, championes, ole ole ole…” is the cry.Darwin Nunez has also got his hands on a Liverpool-themed championship belt to commemorate the day.Naturally.Credit: PACredit: PACopy linkCopiedParades galoreIt’s not just Liverpool fans who are enjoying a parade today.Crystal Palace are at Selhurst Park celebrating their first-ever trophy, having won the FA Cup earlier this month.But Napoli are also parading having clinched a dramatic Serie A title.The weather there is, err, different. The colour scheme? Even more so…Credit: GettyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedWhere are ya?It really is something out there on the streets of Liverpool.Confetti, scarves, flags… umbrellas.But also, flares. Lots of smokin’, red flares.This picture just about sums it up… can the players even see the fans at this point?Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedIn the immortal words of Klopp: “Boom”The bus has rounded a corner and been hit by a barrage of confetti cannons.I refuse to believe that wasn’t a perfectly executed plan.It was relentless, like the sound of the NYE fireworks show on the Thames, it was a thunderous volley of explosions.And the bus has been rained on (err, by confetti, I don’t just mean the actual rain.)Credit: PACredit: PACredit: PACopy linkCopiedDon’t move a muscleOr in fact, maybe it’s more CAN’T move a muscle.Liverpool is packed. The sea is red is bouncing… but on the spot.You couldn’t swing an Etruscan shrew, let alone a cat out there.Drink. It. In.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedWhat a Mo-mentWe can’t get through the parade without talking about this man: Mohamed Salah.One of THREE Liverpool stars who was set to be out of contract this summer, along with Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.But Salah, along with Van Dijk, will be staying.And his outrageous season – at one stage set to shatter all records – is a huge reason why Liverpool are even enjoying this parade right now.Check out his Premier League stats for 2024-25… and him in part Mo-od.(I love that’s he got one of those old-school disposable Kodak cameras… low-tech, high nostalgia).Credit: PACredit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedFandemoniumOf course, this day is for the players and the staff, recognising their incredible achievement.But really? Really, it’s for the fans.They. Are. Loving. It.Credit: AFPCredit: AFPCredit: AFPCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedFirst Australia, now MaltaFans really are coming from all over the globe to soak in this atmosphere.Local reports claim a woman has flown over from Malta, arriving in the UK at 10am and is due to fly back at 9pm… all to experience this.They’re claiming there are 4,000 fans have flown in from Malta to visit Merseyside today.That’s incredible!Copy linkCopiedEnough talk… more players!Yeah they’re loving this, aren’t they.How could they not?They’ve won the league and they’re being treated like royalty here today.Check it out.Credit: APCredit: AlamyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedCome from a land Down UnderFans have waited HOURS after picking their prime parade spot.And all to see their heroes for about 20 seconds before the bus is out of sight again.That’s commitment, yes.But THIS… this is something else. Local reports claim a man flew in to the UK and whizzed up to Merseyside from AUSTRALIA.Not to watch a match, not to see the title-clinching moment… just to soak in the atmosphere.He waited in the Jolly Miller pub and lived his dream as the bus trundled past.Someone, anyone, please… get that man a beer!Copy linkCopiedWhere’s Arne?Look closely.Look around.Actually… just look smack bang in the middle of this picture.It’s the boss. The title-winning boss. It’s Arne Slot… instant Liverpool legend.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedBest seats in the houseLiverpool fans are EVERYWHERE.Some want that road-side vantage point.Some are… let’s say “getting more creative”.Check it out…Credit: AlamyCredit: AlamyCredit: AlamyCredit: AlamyCopy linkCopied”Best city in the world”Curtis Jones, the local lad in the team, has just called Liverpool “the best city in the world”.He’s loving playing a bigger role in his boyhood team.Bucket hat on (in red, of course) and phone in hand to snap the hoards of supporters, he is living his best life.Jones is joined by Dominik Szoboszlai – who has loudly demanded they “PARTY” – and the “Greek Scouser”, Kostas Tsimikas… who briefly ripped the microphone from the TV presenter to take over TV duties.Sensational stuff.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGive me more playersYour wish is my command.They’re in the party mood.The beers are flowing, the smiles are wider than ever.Wataru Endo, the cult icon that he is, is loving it.WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT?Credit: AFPCredit: AFPCredit: AlamyCopy linkCopied”We Found Love”Actually… we found Calvin Harris.He’s returned as Liverpool on-board, parade bus DJ.For those who don’t know who he is… oh forget it. You know who he is!Harris joined the Reds in 2022 for the Carabao Cup and FA Cup parade.And he’s back, after being invited by Virgil van Dijk. What a man.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedI know what you’re thinking……”Stop talking and show me Darwin Nunez”.Well, probably not, actually.But anyway, he’s here and he’s living his best life.Of course, he’s expected to leave this summer after two action-packed, never-know-what-you’re-going-to-get kinda seasons.Nunez has attracted the attention of Saudi clubs, who could come close to meeting his £85million price-tag.If this is farewell, what a farewell it is.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedBy any means necessaryFans are out in their droves to catch a glimpse of their heroes.There are supporters on rooftops, as well as lining the streets.But, most-impressively, there’s even some scaffolding erected for a few fans to get an even better view of it all.Talk about commitment…Copy linkCopiedWon’t dampen the spiritsThe rain is coming down as a puff of umbrellas has gone up around the city.But it’s not dampening the spirits.And it’s not extinguishing the fireworks, either!Credit: APCopy linkCopiedYNWAIn between the pounding music and sea of flare smoke engulfing the city, there’s occasionally an outbreak of something familiar.”When you walk through a storm…”The opening line appears to prick up the ears of the Reds faithful who’ll roar out an impassioned version of “You’ll Never Walk Alone”.Even over all the horns (reminiscent of 2010’s vuvuzelas at times), the fans are making themselves heard.Incredible.Copy linkCopiedHow did we get here?Rival fans have been quick to make snide comments.”Oh Manchester City have been so poor”.”Arsenal would have won it if not for injuries”.”Chelsea got off to a slow start”.And then there’s whatever was going on at Manchester United and Tottenham. Ouch.But do you know what? WHO CARES?Liverpool were far and away the best and – crucially – most-consistent team all season.The Reds lost just TWICE before the title was wrapped up with an emphatic 5-1 win over Tottenham at Anfield.You can forgive them for going on holiday a wee bit early. This title was months of hard work and grinding in the making.Credit: AlamyCredit: PACopy linkCopied”Ours Again”The bus is weaving its way through the city as players and staff beam down towards the fans.There’s the odd Everton fan out there, dressed in blue.But they’re getting into the spirit. One Toffees fan claimed she’s there as she’s “proud of the city”.Friendly derby, indeed…The bus is adorned with the words “Premier League champions” and “OURS AGAIN”.It’s Liverpool’s second Premier League title and 20th top-flight crown. Those are numbers not to be sniffed at.Credit: GettyCredit: EPACopy linkCopied More

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      Sky Sports presenter chokes up on final appearance as he leaves after nearly 30 YEARS with much-loved show axed

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      SKY SPORTS presenter Rob Wotton choked up as he waved goodbye after nearly 30 YEARS with the TV channel. Wotton joined Sky in 1998 and helped present coverage across all sports.Rob Wotton choked up as he waved goodbye to Sky SportsWotton was with Sky for nearly 30 yearsHe also presented The Football Show – which aired every Monday – but has since been axed. Presenter Wotton fought back tears as he signed the show off and his career on Sky for the final time. He said: “It’s been an absolute pleasure. I came here in my 20s and I thought I was only coming for a couple of weeks. “And look, they haven’t been able to get rid of me. I keep turning up, maybe one day they’ll pay me!” READ MORE IN footballWotton presented The Football Show with Stephen Warnock and Sue Smith – who helped give Wotton a farewell send off.Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was known to be a big fan of the analysis show. The German especially enjoyed coverage from ex-official Dermot Gallagher – who would join for a section called ‘Ref Watch’.According to the Daily Mail, The Football Show cancellation has caused confusion and “dismay” among staff.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt is claimed Sky chiefs want to attract a younger audience, with the broadcaster already doing away with various old-school elements in favour of YouTubers and influencers.Last year saw the end of the popular Fantasy Football League show after two years.Sky Sports – The Football Show – Guardiola Vs Klopp rivalryBut workers are thought to be “bewildered” by the latest item to fall victim, with Sky Sports currently undergoing a “restructure” that is seeing seven reporters and presenters leave.However, insiders told The Mail that “the changes are aimed at making them more agile and able to concentrate on breaking news stories across platforms.”While Gallagher’s Ref Watch will remain in a new format elsewhere. Wotton joined Sky in 1998He worked across all sports on Sky More