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      Erik ten Hag ‘could make immediate return after Man Utd sacking’ but battling Frank Lampard and Graham Potter

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      SACKED Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could make an immediate return to management with Italian giants Roma.The Dutch gaffer is out of work after Ineos called time on his Old Trafford adventure last month.Erik ten Hag is being lined up for an immediate return to management with RomaCredit: GettyThe Italians are looking for their third boss of the season after sacking Ivan JuricCredit: AlamyTen Hag won 70 of his 128 games at United after joining them from Ajax in 2022.But he picked up just three wins from the first nine games of the new Premier League season to leave the Red Devils in the bottom half of the table.Ten Hag was replaced by interim Ruud van Nistelrooy, who in turn has been booted for Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim.But United’s former boss could now be set for an immediate return to the beautiful game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLItalian outfit Roma are on the hunt for their third manager of the campaign after sacking Ivan Juric at the weekend.The Serb struggled to pick up the pieces left by the brutal axing of club legend Daniele De Rossi in September.Roma have won just three of their 12 Serie A games and are already 13 points off leaders Napoli.Big things were expected of the capital club after a summer spree saw them land stars including Ukraine striker Artem Dobvyk and Word Cup winner Mats Hummels.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut De Rossi failed to win any of his first four games being getting chopped.While Juric won just four of 12 in all competitions, with his final game a 3-2 home defeat to Bologna on Sunday.Emotional Ruud van Nistelrooy given incredible ovation at Old Trafford with Man Utd interim still unclear on his futureGraham Potter is a top candidate for the Roma jobCredit: PAFellow ex-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has also been linkedCredit: GettyIl Messaggero claims Ten Hag has now emerged as a contender to take charge at Roma, who are owned by American businessman Dan Friedkin.He reportedly favours hiring a manager from outside the Italian game.And Ten Hag could soon be summoned to a meeting in London, where Friedkin has apparently been holding talks with several other candidates.It’s reckoned former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is a leading contender to take charge at Roma.While Blues legend Frank Lampard could also be in line for the role.He has been tipped as a replacement for Mark Robins at Coventry City too.And it remains to be seen who Friedkin opts for ahead of a tough run of games against Napoli, Tottenham and Atalanta. More

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      Legendary Champions League stadium unrecognisable as rival fans ‘get backache just looking at’ 104,000-seater rebuild

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      ONE of Europe’s most beloved football stadiums is currently undergoing a facelift – and fans are not best pleased.The iconic Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona closed in June 2023 ahead of a complete redevelopment.New images of the redeveloped Nou Camp have been revealedCredit: XFans don’t seem to be pleased with the seatsCredit: XIt was completely demolished to make room for a new £1.25billion stadium that will have a capacity of 104,000.Barcelona have since been housed at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium around five kilometres away.Club officials are hoping to move back into the Nou Camp within the next few months.But the stadium will not be fully complete until 2026.Read More in FootballSome new images of the development were shared on social media last week, but fans were far from impressed.One of the biggest complaints was the apparent lack of padding on seats.One person took to X to write: “What sh***y seats. Low cost seats with 100% comfort 😂 or you get a cushion or your butt will get square 😂.”Another commented: “I got a backache just looking at those seats.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhile a third simply said: “Horrible.”The stadium improvements are set to earn Barcelona an additional £25m in revenue each year.Inside iconic abandoned stadium that hosted England matches before falling into disrepair when club went bust Hansi Flick’s side currently sit top of the La Liga table, six points ahead of close rivals Real Madrid. More

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      BBC speaks out after Gary Lineker QUITS Match of the Day & leaves for good after fronting 2026 World Cup coverage

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      THE BBC have confirmed that Gary Lineker will quit Match of the Day and leave for good after fronting coverage for the 2026 World Cup.It comes after The Sun revealed the former England striker will stop presenting Match of the Day at the end of this season.The BBC have now confirmed Gary Lineker will quit Match of the DayCredit: AlamyThe star has presented the flagship footie show since 1999Credit: BBCBut a new deal with the BBC will keep him on our screensCredit: GettyNow, the BBC have officially confirmed that “world-class presenter” Lineker will quit the hit show.Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, said: “Gary is a world-class presenter, and we’re delighted that he’ll lead our coverage of the next World Cup and continue to lead our live coverage of the FA Cup.“After 25 seasons Gary is stepping down from MOTD. We want to thank him for everything he has done for the show, which continues to attract millions of viewers each week. “He’ll be hugely missed on the show but we’re so happy he is staying with the BBC to present live football.”Read More on Gary LinekerIt comes as…Lineker, who will take a substantial pay cut, will have hosted MOTD for 25 years when he steps down.But – as part of an 18-month contract extension – the 63-year-old will stay on to anchor the Corporation’s 2025/26 FA Cup coverage before bowing out on the biggest stage at the next World Cup.Most read in FootballBreaking his silence today, Lineker said: “I’m delighted to continue my long association with BBC Sport and would like to thank all those who made this happen.”Anchoring the World Cup, which is being held in Canada, Mexico and the USA, will mean Lineker ends his time covering the most prestigious tournament in football.Gary Lineker’s best Match of the Day momentsThe BBC statement added: “The BBC and Gary Lineker have agreed in principle a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup. “Gary will lead the coverage of the tournament, as England once again try to land a first major trophy since 1966, the other Home Nations look to qualify and Lionel Messi aims to retain the trophy he won with Argentina.”Gary will also host BBC Sport’s coverage of the FA Cup in the 2025/26 season, 35 years on from lifting the trophy as a player.”The BBC confirmed that Lineker will continue with the MOTD Top Ten podcast and the BBC will also host the hugely popular The Rest is Football podcast on BBC Sounds.The ex-Three Lions bagsman is understood to be on new terms which which will see his salary reduced significantly.He currently receives £1.35million, making him the highest paid broadcaster at the BBC.Over the past two months there has been frenzied speculation that the star was leaving the BBC’s flagship football programme. Last night a BBC source said: “Gary absolutely adores Match of the Day, and has been incredibly happy at the BBC.“But he has been at the helm since 1999, and by the time he leaves, he will have been at the Beeb for 30 years.“He wants to leave on a high – and if England win the World Cup, it doesn’t get much higher.“It’s one of the industry’s worst kept secrets that the new BBC Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski and Gary aren’t exactly close. “The former is very keen to make his mark by bringing in new faces, and slashing wage bills.“Negotiations have been ongoing for the past six weeks and finally a deal has been struck that everyone is pleased with.”The source paid a touching tribute to Lineker, adding: “Gary is incredibly popular with both players and viewers, and news of his departure will send shock-waves around the Corporation. “In other words, no-one is immune from change.”They added: “Gary will be 65 when he leaves; frankly, he isn’t getting younger. and just feels the time is right to focus solely on his mogul interests outside the BBC – namely his Goalhanger podcasting business which is becoming huge Stateside. “BBC execs, meanwhile, will be giving Match of the Day a reboot to keep it fresh in the wake of such a huge departure.”Lineker’s pay cut, in part, is because he will no longer be fronting MOTD – and stand alone payments for the World Cup and FA Cups won’t compensate for this financially.Thanks for the matchday memories, GaryBy Joshua Jones, Sports ReporterFOR as long as I can remember, Gary Lineker has been the No1 football presenter. Born a few years after his retirement as a player, I have no memories of my own of Lineker on the pitch – for Leicester, Everton, Barcelona, Tottenham or England.Instead, I grew up with him as a regular in our lounge on a Saturday night, hosting Match of the Day. For more than two decades, it has been Lineker, the increasingly silver fox, who provided a sense of continuity and stability, an ever-present regardless of which pundits joined him in the studio and which teams made up the Premier League season after season. An astute understanding of the game, his charming persona and his consistency over the years have made him a firm favourite. It is telling that MOTD continues to be such a success and must-watch viewing for so many in an era when all the goals and incidents from Premier League matches are available well before 10.30pm on a Saturday night. He always seemed to hit the right note, too – whether he was required to make a sombre, serious announcement live on air or signing off the show with one of his trademark quips.In recent years, he has not been afraid to speak his mind more and more, thanks in part to his platform as the top-paid BBC presenter and his huge profile outside of the MOTD studio – namely on social media and on his own podcast.His long run in the Match of the Day hot seat means, for many football fans of my era, our whole football journey has been accompanied by Lineker – from the heights of Premier League title wins and FA Cup upsets to the depths of relegation and, of course, heartbreak with England.Because while the bread and butter Match of the Day is the Saturday night highlights, Lineker has also been the main man for the Three Lions’ major tournaments, having to console millions of BBC viewers after gut-wrenching defeats to Croatia, Italy, France and Spain in recent years while he himself, as big a football fan as any of us, mourned another missed opportunity.There is one Lineker moment that stands out above the rest, though. Of course, Lineker Road in my hometown of Leicester beside the old Filbert Street stadium got its name thanks to his goalscoring exploits for his beloved Foxes.But he deserved a far greater honour for what he did on August 13, 2016, famously presenting MOTD in his (very baggy!) pants, coming good on a promise he vowed should Leicester win the title. And somehow he kept a straight face through it all. Ironically, the biggest compliment many people can pay Lineker as MOTD host is that they didn’t know he was a footballer – he is not just an ex-pro who has made a smooth transition from the stadium to the studio but is instead a brilliant TV presenter in his own right, regardless of his status in football.That is proven by the very fact Lineker succeeded the iconic Des Lynam in 1999 as MOTD host so successfully.It will require another fine presenter and plenty of time to follow in his footsteps as a new era begins.They may well succeed, too, but no one will ever really replace Lineker – what he means to so many football fans and the role he plays in countless memories over the last 25 years. Thank you for everything, Gary. Last month a reported leaked email suggested he could be quitting the long-running series mid-season – promoting Gary to joke on air it was his “last game”- before clarifying he meant before the international break. In a recent interview with Esquire Magazine, the ex-Spurs star was asked if he would be stepping down from the Match of the Day hotseat.He replied: “I could do. “Whether that will be the case I don’t know.”At some point, I have to slow down somewhere… I’m getting old.”The Sun previously revealed Lineker – who took over from Des Lynam in 1999 – was keen to stay on MOTD and had offered to take a pay cut.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Sun understands that the BBC is now planning a number of shake-ups to revive the format once Lineker leaves.One proposed change includes a series of presenters with Mark Chapman, currently host of MOTD2, one of the anchors likely to be rotated. Gary Lineker was spotted in public today after it was revealed he is leaving Match of the DayCredit: SelwynPics More

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      Controversial podcast host jokes he could replace Gary Lineker in Match of the Day hotseat after quitting iconic show

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      AN UNLIKELY figure is open to replacing Gary Lineker on Match of the Day – and is even willing to strip to his Y-fronts live on air. The England legend will leave the iconic BBC show in the summer after 25 years at the helm.Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the seasonCredit: PALineker took over hosting Match of the Day from Des Lynam way back in 1999. The 63-year-old announced on Monday he will step aside following six weeks of talks.BBC bosses are now looking to fill Lineker’s considerable boots, with MOTD2 host Mark Chapman in the running. But an unlikely name has jokingly put his hat into the ring – after an endorsement from Lineker’s podcast boss.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLEx-Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell declared he was ready to take up the job.And he claimed he’d even do it “in his underpants”, a reference to Lineker’s famous on-air strip following Leicester City’s title win in 2016.Campbell appears on the Rest Is Politics podcast, which shares the same production company as Lineker’s popular pod the Rest Is Football.He told co-star Sophie Ridge: “People are obviously taking me presenting Match of the Day more seriously than you are.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCampbell, who was a strategist and spokesman for Tony Blair’s Labour government, received a text live on air. He continued: “Tony Pastor, who is the boss at Goalhanger, which is Gary’s podcast firm [has text me].Gary Lineker’s best Match of the Day moments”He says: ‘You could present Match of the Day in your underpants when Burnley win the league’. “A delighted Campbell, 67, joked: “I will happily do that!”Lineker is stepping aside from Match of the Day, but will still be on our screens for at least another two years.Alastair Campbell has jokingly offered to replace Gary LinekerCredit: AlamyHe has signed an 18-month extension with the BBC, which will see him anchor live FA Cup matches in 2025-26.Lineker is scheduled to leave the BBC for good after presenting coverage of the 2026 World Cup.Who could replace Gary Lineker as MOTD host?GARY LINEKER dropped the shock news that he is QUITTING Match of the Day.The popular presenter, 63, took over hosting duties on the flagship BBC programme from Des Lynam in 1999.But after more than 25 years in the studio hotseat, he has called time on his MOTD gig.But as part of a huge shake-up, the BBC is considering rotating the presenters on a weekly basis.So with Lineker vacating the chair, new names will step into his giant boots. But who could they be?MARK CHAPMANChapman, 51, is the obvious early favourite to follow on from Lineker as MOTD presenter.He already has the gig as MOTD2 host on a Sunday night plus landed the presenting job for the new BBC Champions League highlights show.ALEX SCOTTScott gets the nod from the Beeb bosses when Lineker is away.The former right-back, 40, is used to presenting the Saturday night show as well as live match coverage – plus ticks the box as a former England international.GABBY LOGANLike Scott, Logan, 51, is one of the understudies to step in when Lineker is not available.She has done most gigs since joining the BBC in 2007, including Olympics, Sports Personality of the Year and Final Score.MICAH RICHARDSLineker’s top pick to replace him is exuberant former Man City defender Richards.The departing host told his close pal, 36, on their Stick to Football podcast: “I’d love to see you take over Micah, I think you’d be brilliant in the chair.”JASON MOHAMMADMohammad could earn the “promotion” from Final Score to Match of the Day.The 51-year-old Welshman – who took over from Logan in 2013 – is one of the BBC’s top earners already and is more senior than fellow Final Score and BBC Sport broadcaster Kelly Somers, who could in theory become the main live host for the afternoon slot.JEFF STELLINGHe couldn’t, could he? While Lineker has been the face of Saturday night TV for football fans for years, the face of the afternoons was Stelling in his role as Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday presenter.He would bring plenty of on-screen charisma, wit and legendary TV expertise – but at nearly 70 and currently with talkSPORT, the Hartlepool fan would not be a cheap or long-term appointment.A BBC source said: “Gary absolutely adores Match of the Day and has been incredibly happy at the BBC. READ MORE SUN STORIES”But he has been at the helm since 1999, and by the time he leaves he will have been at the Beeb for 30 years. “He wants to leave on a high – and if England win the World Cup, it doesn’t get much higher.” More

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      Gary Lineker breaks cover as it’s revealed he’ll QUIT Match Of The Day & leave BBC after fronting 2026 World Cup

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      GARY Lineker has been spotted in public for the first time since he broke his silence over leaving Match of the Day.The former England striker spoke out to confirm he will stop presenting the hit show before quitting the BBC after the 2026 World Cup.The former England striker went out for a stroll with his dogCredit: SelwynPicsGary Lineker was spotted out in public after it was revealed he is leaving Match of the DayCredit: SelwynPicsThe star has presented the hit BBC show since 1999Credit: BBCLineker was seen going for a walk with his beloved dog on a chilly Tuesday morning.The ex-Three Lions bagsman donned a thick scarf as he went out for a stroll.Breaking his silence today, the star said: “I’m delighted to continue my long association with BBC Sport and would like to thank all those who made this happen.”Lineker, who will take a substantial pay cut, will have hosted MOTD for 25 years when he steps down from the show.Read More in FootballBut – as part of an 18-month contract extension – the 63-year-old will stay on to anchor the Corporation’s 2025/26 FA Cup coverage and the next World Cup.It comes as…Anchoring the World Cup, which is being held in Canada, Mexico and USA, will mean he bows out on the biggest stage as he covers the most prestigious tournament in football.Most read in FootballAlex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, said: “Gary is a world-class presenter, and we’re delighted that he’ll lead our coverage of the next World Cup and continue to lead our live coverage of the FA Cup.“After 25 seasons Gary is stepping down from MOTD. We want to thank him for everything he has done for the show, which continues to attract millions of viewers each week. “He’ll be hugely missed on the show but we’re so happy he is staying with the BBC to present live football.”Last night a BBC source said: “Gary absolutely adores Match of the Day, and has been incredibly happy at the BBC.“But he has been at the helm since 1999, and by the time he leaves, he will have been at the Beeb for 30 years.“He wants to leave on a high – and if England win the World Cup, it doesn’t get much higher.“It’s one of the industry’s worst kept secrets that the new BBC Director of Sport Alex Kay-Jelski and Gary aren’t exactly close. The former is very keen to make his mark by bringing in new faces, and slashing wage bills.Gary Lineker’s best Match of the Day moments“Negotiations have been ongoing for the past six weeks and finally a deal has been struck that everyone is pleased with. “Gary is incredibly popular with both players and viewers, and news of his departure will send shockwaves around the Corporation. In other words, no-one is immune from change.“Gary will be 65 when he leaves; frankly, he isn’t getting younger and just feels the time is right to focus solely on his mogul interests outside the BBC – namely his Goalhanger podcasting business which is becoming huge Stateside.“BBC execs, meanwhile, will be giving Match of the Day a reboot to keep it fresh in the wake of such a huge departure.”The former England striker is understood to be on new terms, which will see his salary reduced significantly. He currently receives £1.35m, making him the highest paid broadcaster at the BBC.The pay cut, in part, is because he will no longer be fronting MOTD – and stand alone payments for the World Cup and FA Cups won’t compensate for this financially.Over the past two months there has been frenzied speculation that the star was leaving the BBC’s flagship football programme. Last month a reported leaked email suggested he could be quitting the long-running series mid-season – promoting Gary to joke on air it was his “last game”- before clarifying he meant before the international break. In a recent interview with Esquire Magazine, the ex Spurs star was asked if was stepping down from the Match of the Day hotseat.He replied: “I could do. Whether that will be the case I don’t know.READ MORE SUN STORIES”At some point, I have to slow down somewhere… I’m getting old.”The Sun previously revealed Lineker – who took over from Des Lynam in 1999 – was keen to stay on MOTD and had offered to take a pay cut.Gary has now confirmed he will quit Match of the DayCredit: AlamyThanks for the matchday memories, GaryBy Joshua Jones, Sports ReporterFOR as long as I can remember, Gary Lineker has been the No1 football presenter. Born a few years after his retirement as a player, I have no memories of my own of Lineker on the pitch – for Leicester, Everton, Barcelona, Tottenham or England.Instead, I grew up with him as a regular in our lounge on a Saturday night, hosting Match of the Day. For more than two decades, it has been Lineker, the increasingly silver fox, who provided a sense of continuity and stability, an ever-present regardless of which pundits joined him in the studio and which teams made up the Premier League season after season. An astute understanding of the game, his charming persona and his consistency over the years have made him a firm favourite. It is telling that MOTD continues to be such a success and must-watch viewing for so many in an era when all the goals and incidents from Premier League matches are available well before 10.30pm on a Saturday night. He always seemed to hit the right note, too – whether he was required to make a sombre, serious announcement live on air or signing off the show with one of his trademark quips.In recent years, he has not been afraid to speak his mind more and more, thanks in part to his platform as the top-paid BBC presenter and his huge profile outside of the MOTD studio – namely on social media and on his own podcast.His long run in the Match of the Day hot seat means, for many football fans of my era, our whole football journey has been accompanied by Lineker – from the heights of Premier League title wins and FA Cup upsets to the depths of relegation and, of course, heartbreak with England.Because while the bread and butter Match of the Day is the Saturday night highlights, Lineker has also been the main man for the Three Lions’ major tournaments, having to console millions of BBC viewers after gut-wrenching defeats to Croatia, Italy, France and Spain in recent years while he himself, as big a football fan as any of us, mourned another missed opportunity.There is one Lineker moment that stands out above the rest, though. Of course, Lineker Road in my hometown of Leicester beside the old Filbert Street stadium got its name thanks to his goalscoring exploits for his beloved Foxes.But he deserved a far greater honour for what he did on August 13, 2016, famously presenting MOTD in his (very baggy!) pants, coming good on a promise he vowed should Leicester win the title. And somehow he kept a straight face through it all. Ironically, the biggest compliment many people can pay Lineker as MOTD host is that they didn’t know he was a footballer – he is not just an ex-pro who has made a smooth transition from the stadium to the studio but is instead a brilliant TV presenter in his own right, regardless of his status in football.That is proven by the very fact Lineker succeeded the iconic Des Lynam in 1999 as MOTD host so successfully.It will require another fine presenter and plenty of time to follow in his footsteps as a new era begins.They may well succeed, too, but no one will ever really replace Lineker – what he means to so many football fans and the role he plays in countless memories over the last 25 years. Thank you for everything, Gary.  More

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      Appeal launched for former Chelsea star’s daughter who has had leg amputated while pregnant after cancer diagnosis

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      AN APPEAL has been launched for the daughter of former Chelsea star Dave Mitchell after she lost her leg to cancer.Glasgow-born Mitchell, 62, played for the Blues between 1988 and 1990, making seven appearances.An appeal has been launched to help the daughter of former Chelsea star Dave MitchellCredit: GettyJess Cook was 25 weeks pregnant when she lost her leg to cancerCredit: gofundmeThe public have shown their support for Mitchell’s daughterCredit: GettyThe 27-time Australia international also enjoyed spells in England with Newcastle, Swindon Town and Millwall.And after retiring in 1999, Mitchell entered the world of management with several sides Down Under.But the former striker was hit by tragedy when his daughter was recently diagnosed with cancer.Jess Cook was 25 weeks pregnant when doctors confirmed she had a rare soft tissue cancer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMitchell’s daughter then required urgent surgery to amputate her left leg.And now, a GoFundMe appeal has been launched by Jess’ sister Kristy to raise money and support her recovery.Looking to raise over £76,000, the funds will be used to assist Jess through her extremely difficult moment.And as of Tuesday morning, an incredible £75k has already been raised by kind-hearted donors.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe swift acts of generosity are sure to delight Mitchell in the hour of his daughter’s need.A former striker, he enjoyed a varied career that took him to numerous countries.Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca comments on Cole Palmer injury after draw with Arsenal Mitchell is a former Australia star who also played for Newcastle and MillwallCredit: GettyHe enjoyed some managerial spells Down Under after retiringCredit: GettyMitchell started in Australia with Adelaide City before securing a move to Scotland with Rangers.He then followed that with a spell in Hong Kong with Seiko before joining German side Eintracht Frankfurt.Mitchell’s next move saw him play in Holland for Feyenoord.And it was then that Chelsea came calling.But Mitchell struggled for minutes and returned to Holland with NEC before giving English football another crack with Newcastle and Swindon.Mitchell next went to Turkey with Altay Izmir and was soon back in the UK with Millwall.Mitchell’s later playing days saw him go to Malaysia with Selangor.But he then closed out his career by returning to Australia, first with Sydney Olympic and then with Sydney United.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis managerial career started while he was still starring at Olympic, becoming player-gaffer there while also taking the same role with United.He also managed Parramatta Power and Perth Glory in his homeland, while also enjoying spells at Malaysian duo Sarawak and Kedah FA.Chelsea ratings vs ArsenalRobert Sanchez – 6Still punches the ball clear when a catch would be much safer – and reassuring for the fans behind him.Malo Gusto – 6Went close with a header in the first-half. But was missing at right-back when Arsenal took the lead through Gabriel Martinelli’s 59th minute goal. The problem with also playing in midfield.Wesley Fofana – 7Strong challenges and now fully back from lengthy injury. Also went close to a goal in the second half when he pumped the ball just over.Levi Colwill – 6Forging a partnership with Fofana at the heart of defence. Got caught dangerously in possession by Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard but recovered.Marc Cucurella – 7Cracking tussle with Bukayo Saka. Despite being one of only three men on the pitch wearing gloves, including the keepers, Chelsea’s left-back is a formidable defender.Moises Caicedo – 6Enjoying a run of form at the moment that includes last weekend’s volleyed equaliser at Manchester United. Strong tackler and smooth through the gears in midfield.Romeo Lavia – 6A surprise package keeping £107million Enzo Fernandez out of the team. After a terrible run of injuries is forming some consistency. But any twinge is a scare and came off in the 66th minute.Noni Madueke – 6Called up to the latest England squad and is mobile and nippy. Also seemed a bit stroppy and went straight down the tunnel when subbed in the 66th minute. Perhaps needed treatment.Cole Palmer – 6Maybe the sore knee is still troubling him. Only trained yesterday for the first time in almost a week. But it hampered his impact on a disjointed London derby.Pedro Neto – 7Starting to make his presence felt after being relegated to the Conference League matches. Stunning powerful drive for the equaliser and full of energy. Nicolas Jackson – 6Feisty and fiery but went to ground too easily to win a couple of free kicks when he could have done more damage on his feet. Gives everything though. More

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      Tragedy as footballer Marco Angulo, 22, dies of injuries from devastating car crash

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      INTERNATIONAL footballer Marco Angulo has tragically died at the age of 22.Angulo was involved in a traffic incident in Ecuador’s capital of Quito on October 7, before he was rushed to hospital.Marco Angulo of LDU Quito has died 35 days after he was involved in a fatal car crashCredit: GettyThe car crash had occurred on the Rumiñahui highway in the southeast of Quito at 4.30am.While in hospital he underwent a “decompressive craniectomy” operation that extracted 300 cubic centimetres of blood to release pressure inside his head caused by the trauma suffered.Angulo had also suffered a lung contusion that required the placement of a chest tube, though no active bleeding was found.However, 35 days after the crash on November 11, Angulo was confirmed to have passed away from his injuries.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe was travelling in a Ford Explorer registered in his sister’s name with four other people when the crash happened.Angulo’s death means three people have been killed in the crash, including Independiente Juniors star Roberto Cabezas Simisterra and Víctor Charcopa Nazareno, the cousin of Cuniburo Fútbol Club player Diogo Nazareno.The car is reported to have crashed into a metal structure weighing 50 tons after failing to follow the road signs, with the impact moving the structure by 5 metres.Angulo starred for Ecuadorian club LDU Quito on loan from Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati.Most read in FootballThe midfielder, who only made his professional debut in 2020, had been capped twice by the Ecuador national team.His latest appearance had come in a 2-1 win over Australia in March 2023.Paying tribute following his death, his club said in a statement: “With profound pain and sadness, we regret to inform the passing of our beloved player Marco Angulo.”His departure is an irreparable loss that will leave an indelible mark in our hearts.Club captain Ezequiel Piovi said on Instagram: “May you rest in peace.”The Ecuador international was on loan from MLS side FC CincinnatiCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League star quizzed by cops after allegedly ‘raping two women and committing sexual offence against a third’

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      A PREMIER League star was reportedly questioned by police following multiple allegations of sex offences.The man, in his 30s, is under investigation for alleged rapes of two women and a sexual offence relating to a third woman, reports MailOnline.A Premier League star was reportedly quizzed again by police over alleged sex offencesCredit: GettyCops first arrested him at an address in London in July 2022 on suspicion of rape and he has continued to play for his club since. The Mail said the football star attended a station last Thursday and was interviewed under caution.A Met Police spokesperson told the outlet: “Met officers are investigating following a number of reports of alleged sexual offences between 2021 and 2023.”A man in his 30s was arrested in July 2022. “He has since been interviewed by police on two further occasions while under caution.”The investigation remains ongoing and detectives are continuing with in-depth and detailed enquiries. “Those who have come forward to police continue to receive support from Met officers.”The man was arrested after a report of an alleged rape in June 2022 and, while in custody, further arrested on suspicion of two incidents of rape in April and June 2021.Most read in FootballNo further action is being taken regarding the incident in June 2021 given relevant legislation had not yet come into effect at the time it is alleged to have occurred.Police arrested the player again in February last year on suspicion of a sexual offence having taken place in London in February 2022. More