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      Former international manager named as spectator who died after medical emergency at Bayern Munich vs Benfica

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      A FAN who died following a medical emergency while attending Bayern Munich’s Champions League match against Benfica has been named as a former international football manager.Romain Jean was the former manager of Luxembourg women’s national football team.Former Luxembourg women’s coach Romain Jean died after a heart attackCredit: by Roland MinyThe German club announced he died on the way to hospital after suffering a heart attack.Jean had received emergency medical treatment in the Allianz Arena shortly after kick-off, which had been delayed by 15 minutes due to a signal box malfunction at Odeonsplatz metro station.He was initially resuscitated multiple times by first aiders before being transported to the hospital under intensive care.However, one hour after the final whistle, the club were informed that Jean had passed away.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA club statement said: “In the Champions League league phase match against Benfica, FC Bayern’s 1-0 victory was overshadowed by a sad occasion. “A medical emergency in the stands of the Allianz Arena cast a shadow over the game right from the start. “Out of consideration, the Südkurve (Bayern ultras) refrained from its usual vociferous support for their team, and the club also reduced its coverage of the match.”Around an hour after the final whistle, the German record champions received the sad news that the fan had died on the way to hospital. Most read in Football”FC Bayern is in mourning side by side with the fan’s relatives.”Manager Vincent Kompany also paid tribute when speaking after the game.He said: “We didn’t celebrate much after the game,” while also revealing that players only learned of Jean’s death when returning to the dressing room.Jean served as the Luxembourg women’s team coach from 2006 to 2012.Bayern sporting director Max Eberl said: “There are definitely more important things in life than football.” More

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      Cole Palmer stars in heartwarming video to tackle homelessness as Chelsea launch Wrap Up Warm campaign

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      COLE PALMER has starred alongside a number of familiar faces and Chelsea icons in a superb campaign tackling homelessness.Chelsea and Chelsea Foundation are working with a number of charities this festive period to try and combat homelessness at Christmas. Cole Palmer has starred in a new video for a Chelsea campaign to tackle homelessnessCredit: X @vsrsusThe video starred a whole host of familiar facesCredit: X @vsrsusTo launch their ‘Wrap Up Warm’ campaign, Chelsea put together an incredible video packed with celebs and Blues stars.Men’s team stars Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku and Enzo Fernandez all star in the touching video.While women’s team hero Sam Kerr also makes an appearance in the video centering around a young Chelsea fan.But it’s not just the current crop that are featured either.READ MORE ON CHELSEAIcon Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink shows his face alongside music star Central Cee and Madness singer Graham “Suggs” McPherson. The video ends with the phase “Leave the cold to Cole”, playing on Cole Palmer’s famous celebration.But away from the lighthearted video there’s a deeper message that Chelsea are trying to portray in their campaign.Nearly 12,000 people were sleeping rough in London last year, with over 3,200 in south-west London alone.Most read in FootballEnzo Fernandez made an appearance in the clipCredit: X @vsrsusChristopher Nkunku was also a part of the videoCredit: X @vsrsusNicolas Jackson made an appearance tooCredit: X @vsrsusAnd Chelsea fans are being urged to donate warm clothing to those who need it most in the local community during the colder months.The Stamford Bridge club have also vowed to make a donation of the proceeds of their new festive clothing range to the Chelsea Foundation, which will then be distributed to homeless charities.Chelsea star Cole Palmer makes a cup of tea during Burberry advertWhile the men’s and women’s teams will be making a contribution with funds to support those that need it most too.Laura Cordingley, CEO of Chelsea Foundation said: “With over 3,000 people sleeping rough in our local community, it is crucial to be supporting individuals and families affected by homelessness and its root causes during the festive period and beyond.”‘To help tackle this, we will be working with the club, supporters and local organisations to donate warm clothing to those who need it most this Christmas.”Whilst also raising funds that will support charities tackling homelessness and its root causes in London longer term.”Madness singer Suggs joined the videoCredit: X @vsrsusWomen’s team star Sam Kerr also took partCredit: X @vsrsusCole Palmer places a coat on the shoulders of a cold kid, with a title card reading ‘Leave the cold to Cole’Credit: X @vsrsusThe youngster is left bewildered by the touching momentCredit: X @vsrsus More

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      Declan Rice suffers broken toe but still plans to play for Arsenal and England after being named in Lee Carsley’s squad

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      DECLAN RICE is ready to play through the pain barrier for Arsenal and England with a BROKEN TOE.The Gunners midfielder suffered the injury during the 1-0 defeat to Newcastle at St James’ Park last weekend – still managing to complete the full 90 minutes.Declan Rice suffered the injury against Newcastle last SaturdayCredit: RexThe Gunners lost 1-0 at Inter Milan in Rice’s absence last nightCredit: ReutersHe then stayed home for the side’s mid-week Champions League trip – losing 1-0 to Inter Milan – with boss Mikel Arteta admitting the player was struggling to put his boot on.But SunSport understands that Rice, 25, WILL be able to start against Chelsea on Sunday before joining up with the Lee Carsley’s England camp 24 hours later.The Three Lions face Greece on November 14 and the Republic of Ireland on November 17 in the upcoming Nations League internationals.And should Rice come through the trip to Stamford Bridge unscathed, he will be in contention to start both outings for his country.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRice has started all but one of Arsenal’s Prem fixtures so far this term, his only absence coming via a suspension after getting sent off against Brighton on August 31.And he has missed a total of three games in all competitions – rested for the Carabao Cup fourth round trip to Preston on October 30 before sitting out of the Inter trip.And when he does start, Rice usually completes the entire 90 minutes – subbed off in just one of his last 10 games in all competitions for Arsenal.Rice also played the entirety of England’s September wins over Republic of Ireland and Finland, as well as last month’s 2-1 loss to Greece before featuring for 85 minutes in the 3-1 win away in Finland on October 13.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArteta will be desperate to have Rice involved with Arsenal currently on a poor run of form that has seen them drop to fifth in the Prem – seven points off leaders Liverpool.Arsenal’s woeful early-season injury record appears to be clearing up, with skipper Martin Odegaard expected to return against Chelsea after a near-three month spell out with ankle ligament issues.SunSport’s Charlie Wyett runs the rule over England’s squad after two players are given first call-upMikel Merino should also shake off a knock that forced him off at half time at the San Siro having been PUNCHED in the head by Inter keeper Yann Sommer in the first half.Merino, 28, conceded the crucial penalty against Inter, being penalised for handball on the stroke of half-time.Edu’s 35 signings rankedEDU oversaw the arrival of 35 players during his time at the club.Some worked out better than others.Here, SunSport ranks them from worst to best…35. Nicolas Pepe (£72m)34. Willian (Free)33. David Luiz (£8m)32. Runar Alex Runarsson (£2m)31. Mat Ryan (Loan)30. Fabio Vieira (£34m)29. Neto (Loan)28. Marquinhos (£3m)27. Nuno Tavares (£8m)26. Matt Turner (£5m)25. Cedric Soares (Free)24. Albert Sambi Lokonga (£17m)23. Pablo Mari (£5m)22. Dani Ceballos (Loan)21. Raheem Sterling (Loan)20. Jakub Kiwior (£17m)19. Jorginho (£12m)18. Riccardo Calafiori (£42m)17. Kieran Tierney (£25m)16. Takehiro Tomiyasu (£20m)15. Mikel Merino (£28m)14. Aaron Ramsdale (£24m)13. Oleksandr Zinchenko (£30m)12. Gabriel Jesus (£45m)11. Kai Havertz (£65m)10. Jurrien Timber (£38m)9. Gabriel Martinelli (£6m)8. David Raya (£27m)7. Leandro Trossard (£20m)6. Thomas Partey (£45m)5. Ben White (£50m)4. Gabriel Magalhaes (£27m)3. Declan Rice (£105m)2. William Saliba (£27m)1. Martin Odegaard (£30m)Click here to read more Arsenal stories. More

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      Ball boy injured after being hit in the neck by a burning flare during Champions League clash

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      A BALL boy at Stuttgart’s Champions League match against Atalanta was hit in the neck by a burning flare, German reports say. The match ended 2-0 to the visiting Italian side but it was the home supporters who made themselves most known. A ball boy at Stuttgart’s match against Atalanta was hit in the neck by a burning flareCredit: EPAOne Stuttgart end was filled with smoke after red flares were set off during the game. In the second half, a burning flare flew was thrown towards the pitch and hit a ball boy in the neck. The incident was caught on surveillance cameras, police said. Medics attended to the ball boy with his injuries remaining unknown. READ MORE IN football According to German outlet Welt, another fan in the stands suffered burns while two others had to be treated for the smoke.Away spectators are also said to have set off fireworks.Second-half goals from Ademola Lookman and Nicolo Zaniolo settled the sides. But there was history made as 18-year-old Jarzinho Malanga became Stuttgart’s second-youngest debutant. Most read in FootballManager Sebastian Hoeness said:  “He immediately gave us an impetus with his easy-going manner, which is how it should be when you make a substitution. “His shot was a little statement of intent. We’re confident he’ll continue to put a lot of hard work into his development.” Champions League games have been using incredible hidden technology all season but have you noticed it? More

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      Transfer recommendations for Gameweek 11: target Tottenham and Manchester United’s favourable fixtures for BIG points

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      DREAM TEAM managers have some extra time to decide upon their transfers for Gameweek 11 as the deadline isn’t until 1:30pm on Saturday.The upcoming Gameweek simply consists of a full round of Premier League fixtures to take place over Saturday and Sunday before the international break takes centre stage.As usual, we’ve assembled some transfer recommendations for your perusal…Transfer timeCredit: Dream TeamTottenham playersSpurs v Ipswich leaps out of the schedule as a mismatch to target.Ange Postecoglou’s side are the Premier League’s top scorers this season while only Wolves have conceded more goals than the Tractor Boys.Dominic Solanke (£4m) is the most popular recruit ahead of Gameweek 11 following his 21-point mega haul against Aston Villa last Sunday.But truth be told, gaffers are spoiled for choice.Son Heung-min (£5.3m) boasts the highest points-per-game average among his team-mates but Brennan Johnson (£3.8m) is the club’s top goalscorer in 2024/25.James Maddison (£4.6m) has flourished (he’s a bonus point magnet) but his minutes are becoming harder to predict.Most read in FootballLast but not least, assist specialist Dejan Kulusevski (£3.1m) offers excellent value for money and has been at the heart of Spurs’ best attacking moves in recent weeks.Solanke was back on target last weekendCredit: ReutersBruno Fernandes (£5.9m)Manchester United’s captain is the most in-form player in Dream Team at the time of writing having taken 37 points from his last three outings.That may change later when the Red Devils take on PAOK but the point is that Fernandes is a very strong option right now.Ruud van Nistelrooy’s final game as interim head coach comes in the form of a home game against Leicester, which is handy for the Dutchman as he oversaw a 5-2 win against the Foxes in the Carabao Cup in Gameweek 9.Fernandes banked 18 points that night and while Steve Cooper is likely to name a stronger side this time around, the Portuguese playmaker will fancy his chances of another successful outing.See also: Alejando Garnacho (£4.2m)Fernandes being on penalties is another useful factor to considerCredit: GettyKostas Tsimikas (£2.9m)Liverpool are flying right now.You don’t need us to explain the benefits of selecting the likes of Mohamed Salah (£7.3m) and Trent Alexander-Arnold (£6m) but the Reds’ Greek left-back is worth flagging.Tsimikas currently features in just 0.9% of teams but he’s seemingly leapfrogged Andy Robertson (£4.1m) in the pecking order.He started against both Brighton and Bayer Leverkusen in Gameweek 10 and returned 19 for his efforts.Recruiting Tsimikas ahead of Gameweek 11 comes with risk as Aston Villa are relatively difficult opponents on paper and it wouldn’t be a total surprise if Robertson was given the nod by Arne Slot.However, the prospect of an in-form defender starting for the league leaders at just £2.9m is hugely appealing.A potential bargainCredit: GettyRayan Ait-Nouri (£3.6m) and/or Matheus Cunha (£4.4m)A couple of one-week punts to finish.Wolves are yet to win a league game this season but their most talented players have the ability to bank plenty of points against Southampton at Molineux on Saturday.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 NOWAit-Nouri leads the way for goal involvements (three goals, two assists) among Dream Team defenders this season.The Algeria international is a left-back in the loosest possible sense; he takes up some extremely advanced positions.Cunha is a class act and a man in form having taken 24 points from his last three games.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Brazilian forward ranks highly in his position for bonus points and big chances created.Gaffers who like to seek out differential options for short-terms gains should look to Wolves this weekend.BetMGM sign up offerBetMGM: Get £40 in free bets — HERE**New cust only. 7 days to opt in by placing a £10 qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater to receive 4x Free Bets: 1 x £10 horse racing, 1 x £10 Bet Builder, 1 x £10 Acca and 1 x £10 football. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. T&Cs apply.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org More

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      Brilliant moment Jack Grealish joins Aston Villa fans in Bruges pub on FaceTime after being dropped from Man City squad

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      JACK GREALISH was seen on FaceTime with Aston Villa fans after being left out of Manchester City’s Champions League squad.Villa and City were both in action this week in Europe, with Grealish’s old side taking on Club Brugge on Wednesday and his current taking on Sporting CP on Tuesday.Jack Grealish was seen on FaceTime with Aston Villa fansCredit: XIt came after he was left out of Man City’s team to face Sporting CPCredit: XGrealish was not present as Pep Guardiola’s team suffered a 4-1 defeat to the Portuguese side on Ruben Amorim’s final home game in charge before he takes over at Manchester United.However, the 29-year-old opted to spend some of the evening on FaceTime with fans of his former club.A video shared to social media showed Grealish on a video call with Villa fans following their game in Bruges, where they lost 1-0 following an inexplicable handball from Tyrone Mings.But seeing Grealish on the phone while they were in the pub seemed to brighten their spirits.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey were heard chanting about Grealish during the call.It went: “Take me on up to the spirit in the sky. “It’s where I want to go when I die. “When I die and they lay me to rest, I’m going to go on the p*** with Jack Grealish.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSGrealish was expected to be out of action until after the international break.But earlier today he was named in Lee Carsley’s final England squad before Thomas Tuchel takes over the team.Jack Grealish owes Trent Alexander-Arnold £500 as he’s made to regret wager within seconds during England clashGrealish has had a stop-start season after missing out on Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad for Euro 2024.He has made 10 appearances and has two assists to his name, but is yet to score.The defeats in the Champions League this week were the first for both Villa and City in the competition this season.This weekend Man City pay a visit to Brighton, while Unai Emery’s Villa are away at league leaders Liverpool. More

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      Lee Carsley reveals classy message to Thomas Tuchel and says new England manager has NO influence on his squad

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      LEE CARSLEY sent Thomas Tuchel a classy message after he was announced as England’s new manager.The interim boss will take charge of his final two matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland in the Nations League next week.Lee Carsley congratulated Thomas Tuchel on landing the England jobCredit: GettyThomas Tuchel starts as England boss on January 1As Carsley’s time at the helm comes to an end, he said: “I have really enjoyed it. It has been a massive honour to be given this opportunity.”The 50-year-old was then asked if he had spoken to Tuchel, revealing he sent a classy message to the German after his unveiling.Carsley said: “I have only messaged him on text and congratulated him.”On his time as England boss, he added: “I still see this as a massive privilege. I have really enjoyed it. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It has been a massive honour to be given this opportunity. We have shown we are capable of doing it.”My focus was always on the games. People know how tough the job is without worrying about outside influences.”Carsley announced his squad for the games versus Greece and Ireland today, calling-up three uncapped players in Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Lewis Hall and Curtis Jones.It is the first time the Southampton and Newcastle defenders have been named in a senior England team after both starred for Carsley during his time as Under-21s gaffer.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLiverpool midfielder Jones was called-up last time but withdrew due to personal matters.On the squad’s new additions, Carsley said: “He [Tuchel] had no influence on the squad selection.SunSport’s Charlie Wyett runs the rule over England’s squad after two players are given first call-up”They are both players who have played a lot of minutes this season and players I both know really well.”Taylor is a player I know, an outstanding Under-21s captain. “Lewis is high quality. We have lots of competition at right-back but not the same challenges at left-back.” More

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      Man Utd promote 17-year-old wonderkid to squad at last-minute ahead of Europa League clash against PAOK

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have added academy starlet Jayce Fitzgerald to their Europa League squad.The Red Devils are set to welcome Greek side PAOK to Old Trafford this evening.Jayce Fitzgerald has been added to Man Utd’s B ListCredit: GettyOn September 4, United were required to submit their 25-man “List A” Europa League squad to Uefa.Throughout the group stage, however, further players can be be made eligible if they meet certain criteria.Uefa rules state: “A player may be registered on List B if he is born on or after 1 January 2003 and has, since his 15th birthday, been eligible to play for the club concerned for any uninterrupted period of two years.”Or a total of three consecutive years with a maximum of one loan period to a club from the same association for a period not longer than one year.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDClubs have until midnight prior to matchday to add players to List B.With Fitzgerald, 17, fitting the bill, he has been added to United’s squad and will be eligible to feature this evening.The academy starlet has been introduced to the Red Devils’ first team set-up since Ruud van Nistelrooy took caretaker charge.He was an unused substitute as United beat Leicester 5-2 in the Carabao Cup, in what was Van Nistelrooy’s first game.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFitzgerald was again named on the bench for last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League.The youngster has shown his versatility for United’s Under-18s this season.Man Utd fans cry ‘please, not you as well’ as Ruben Amorim copies Ten Hag’s worrying comments after Sporting beat City He has featured in midfield and at centre-back.While he has also been deployed as a No10 and even a right-back during Under-18 Premier League games.Fitzgerald was in action yesterday as Man Utd’s Under-19s beat Lithuanian side Zalgiris Vilnius in the Uefa Youth League.He should still be relatively fresh, however, having been withdrawn at half-time.Fitzgerald, 17, will be available if called upon this eveningCredit: Getty More