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      James McClean’s footballer brother under club investigation after online footage circulates of player at New IRA parade

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      JAMES McClean’s footballer brother is under investigation at his club after being spotted at a New IRA parade in Derry on Easter Monday. Glentoran Football Club confirmed that it is “aware of footage involving one of our players currently circulating online” and said the club is “reviewing internally” the widely-circulated clip.Glentoran FC defender Patrick McCleanCredit: David Maginnis/Pacemaker PressFootage of Patrick McClean at the parade in Derry over the weekend has been circulating onlineCredit: Social MediaThe video of defender Patrick ‘Paddy’ McClean seemingly shows him walking in the same direction as a masked colour party made its way from Creggan to Free Derry Corner in the Bogside.During the parade, the PSNI made two arrests and seized items including a van, after officers were attacked with petrol bombs. However, there is no suggestion Paddy McClean was involved in any of the disorder, or was spoken to by police.In a statement, a spokesperson for The Glens said: “Glentoran Football Club is aware of footage involving one of our players currently circulating online. “The club is fully committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive and welcoming environment for all players, staff, supporters and the wider community.”The matter is being reviewed internally in line with club policies and no further comment will be made at this time.”It is understood that around 150 people attended the gathering. Some of those taking part are understood to have been wearing masks and paramilitary-style clothing – despite a ban in place following a Parades Commission determination.Most read in FootballSenior officers have condemned the actions of those who caused trouble during the annual parade, which marks the 1916 Easter Rising. PSNI Area Commander, Chief Superintendent Gillian Kearney, said that despite parade organisers’ claims that they wanted to hold a dignified commemoration, “what we saw was the complete opposite”.She said: “From the commencement of the parade to when it dispersed, we saw masked individuals, which we believe at this time to be a breach of the Parades Commission determination. “As these masked individuals made their way towards the dispersal point on Lecky Road, disorder developed in the area of Nailors Row from around 2.50pm.’UTTERLY SHAMEFUL'”Petrol bombs, fireworks and masonry were thrown which resulted in nearby Bishop Street being closed for a time for public safety reasons. “Members of the public were diverted away from that area in the City Walls.”This disorder involving young people was orchestrated. “We have no doubt about this.” Read More on The SunThe senior police officer continued: “Young people were shamelessly and deliberately used in an attempt to distract from and shield the masked individuals as they took cover in a gazebo following the parade in the area of St Joseph’s Place to change out of their parade clothing.”This is child criminal exploitation. It is utterly shameful.” More

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      Tragedy as footballer, 22, collapses and dies on pitch as club pay tribute to ‘inspiration to all who knew him’

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      A 22-YEAR-OLD footballer tragically died after collapsing on the pitch before a second-tier match.Durban City defender Sinamandla Zondi collapsed during a warm-up prior to the club’s match against Milford FC on Tuesday.Durban City defender Sinamandla Zondi passed away after collapsing on the pitch during a warm-upCredit: Durban City FCHe was subsequently rushed to hospital, where he later passed away.The second-tier match between Durban City and Milford was abandoned at half-time when both teams received the news that Zondi had died.A statement from his club read: “It is with deep sadness that we confirm the passing of Sinamandla Zondi, aka Sgora, a loved member of the Durban City family.”Sinamandla was more than a talented footballer, he was a teammate, a friend, a brother, a son and an inspiration to all who knew him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family, friends, teammates, coaches and everyone affected by this tragic loss.”We will continue to support those close to him during this difficult time.”Zondi’s cause of death is currently unknown.The young footballer made his professional debut in 2021 and had been a regular for his club this season.Most read in FootballDurban City are currently on track to be promoted to the top division of South African football.They had been trailing 1-0 to Milford following a penalty when the match was suspended. More

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

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      ARSENAL welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates tonight, looking to keep their very slim title hopes alive.Punters who register an account with BoyleSports and stake a tenner on the midweek Premier League game will be rewarded with £30 in football free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonus!BoyleSports are also offering customers an extra 25% boost on their Bet Builder winnings!Get £30 in free bets, £10 casino bonus PLUS 25% winnings boostFind The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim…BoyleSports offerVisit the BoyleSports website HERE*Register a new account and depositPlace a qualifying bet of £10 or more at odds of Evens or greaterRemember, your qualifying bet must be placed within 30 days of account openingOnce that’s settled, you will receive £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonusBoyleSports: Get £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus HERE*Not got a BoyleSports account? No Problem!Simply visit the BoyleSports website and register for your brand new account.Deposit at least a tenner and then place a tenner or more on any football betting market at odds of Evens or greater.Once that’s settled, you will receive £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus.You will also be eligible for BoyleSports’ amazing special, which offers all customers an extra 25% on their Bet Builder winnings – claim that HERE*BoyleSports: Get £30 in free bets and a £10 casino bonus HERE**18+. New UK customers (Excluding NI) only. £40 in FREE Bets (FB) as £30 in sports bets & a £10 casino bonus (CB). Min Deposit £10. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. FB applied on 1st settlement of any qualifying bet. FB 7-day expiry. 1 FB offer per customer, household & IP address only. Account & Payment restrictions. 14 days to accept £10 CB, then active for 3 days. CB 5x wagering & max redeemable £100. Game restrictions apply. Cashed out/Free Bets won’t apply. 30 days to qualify. 18+. Digital customers only. Min Odds of (3/1). Max stake 20. Available on one bet per selected event. 25% Boost. Boost will be added once all selections have settled. Max boost payout £/€1,000. Offer does not apply to multiple bets. Free/void/cashed out bets won’t qualify. T&Cs apply.Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – 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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      Man Utd star’s brother leaves Sunday League match at half-time before desperate dash to Old Trafford to watch his debut

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      THE brother of Manchester United starlet Tyler Fredricson was forced to leave his Sunday League match early in order to catch the 20-year-old’s first team debut at the weekend.Academy graduate Fredricson earned his first start for United against Wolves at Old Trafford.Tyler Fredricson made his first start for United at the weekendCredit: AlamyHis parents and girlfriend were in attendance – while his brother made a mad dash from his Sunday League matchCredit: AlamyHis girlfriend, Brooke, and his parents all watched on from the stands – but his brother almost didn’t make it.That’s because he had his own match to play.The Daily Mail has revealed that Tate Fredricson decided to play the first 45 minutes of his Sunday League match for Stockport District League side Higher Poynton before completing the late 14-mile dash to Old Trafford.Tate left with his team 1-0 down at half-time but later found out that Poynton turned it around to win 3-1 after the opposing team went down to eight players.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt was a memorable day for the Fredricson family, even though Man Utd lost 1-0 to Wolves.Pablo Sarabia scored the decisive goal in the 77th minute with a free kick just outside the United box.Amorim praised Fredricson for his debut performance after the match.He said: “Tyler [Fredricson] played really well, also [Harry] Amass played really well and they deserve better.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford”We were the better team, we played well and created chances but then again, one opportunity for the opponent at the end and they scored.”What I felt today is that they deserved a better memory from their first games.”Fredricson had an impressive debutMan Utd fans celebrate outside Old Trafford after leaving Lyon game early The Red Devils currently sit 14th in the Premier League table.They next face Bournemouth in the league on Sunday. More

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      Ruud van Nistelrooy reveals son’s name was inspired by former Man Utd team-mate who tragically died

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      RUUD VAN NISTELROOY named his son after a former Manchester United team-mate who has passed away.The Leicester boss played at Old Trafford between 2001 and 2006 and had many big-name team-mates to draw inspiration from.Ruud Van Nistelrooy told The Overlap his son is named after Liam MillerCredit: YouTube/The OverlapMiller passed away in 2018 following a battle with cancerCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdLiam van Nistelrooy has penned his first professional contractCredit: Instagram @psvBut one player who left a bigger mark than most was Liam Miller, who died in 2018 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.Van Nistelrooy, 48, revealed he called his son Liam, who was born in 2008, after playing with the midfielder at United.He told The Overlap: “We played with Liam at United. Liam Miller. “I remember that name and I liked the name.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDVan Nistelrooy confirmed it was Miller whom he drew his inspiration from, before going on to share how proud he was of his son.Miller, who made 22 appearances for United, passed away aged 36.He moved to Old Trafford from Celtic in 2004, joining on a free transfer.A match was played between the two sides in tribute to Miller following his passing – Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs featured for the Red Devils.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordLiam Van Nistelrooy penned his first professional contract with PSV this month.The striker has tied down his future to the club his dad played for and managed on a deal until 2028.Meanwhile, a former England boss has emerged as a candidate to replace Van Nistelrooy if he leaves his post at the KP Stadium.Ruud Van Nistelrooy speaks after Leicester relegated to the Championship More

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      Scott Parker is shock candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham with Daniel Levy ‘massive fan’ of Burnley boss

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      SCOTT PARKER has emerged as a shock candidate for the Spurs job – if the club decide to axe Ange Postecoglou.The Australian could leave the North London outfit at the end of the season, regardless of whether he wins the Europa League or not.Ange Postecoglou could leave Tottenham at the end of the seasonCredit: AlamyDaniel Levy will have to find a replacement for the AustralianCredit: GettyScott Parker is a shock candidate for the manager job at SpursCredit: AlamySunSport can reveal a number of senior figures at Tottenham “hugely admire” the job Parker has done at Burnley this season.And despite difficult spells in charge of Fulham and Bournemouth in the Premier League, he remains one of the most highly-regarded young English coaches in the country.Spurs owner Daniel Levy is among those said to be a massive fan of former Tottenham star Parker.Levy is keen to cement his club’s reputation for playing an attacking brand of football alongside a history of bringing through young players.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThese traits are central to Parker’s philosophy – but appointing him would be hugely controversial.That’s because if Postecoglou is axed, Spurs fans are already demanding a replacement with proven Premier League experience.Supporters’ message boards highlight Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola as a preferred choice, and he remains a firm favourite with the bookies too.Marco Silva and Thomas Frank are also being tipped by many bookmakers, with Mauricio Pochettino repeatedly linked with a return to Spurs.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAn insider told SunSport: “It’s going to be a big summer at Spurs. If they can win the Europa League, then it’s very unlikely that Ange will go anywhere.“He’ll have earned the opportunity to start the new season and to try and turn around Spurs’ fortunes in the Premier League.’Turning gold into c–p’ – Ange Postecoglou kicks off again over criticism of Tottenham penalty farceMarco Silva and Andoni Iraola have been linked to SpursCredit: GettyMauricio Pochettino has also been tipped for a stunning returnCredit: Getty“But if he gets off to a bad start then the noise will become unbearable and he could be out by Christmas.“There’s obviously a lot of talk and work going on behind the scenes at the club with contingency plans being put in place as to what life would be like without Ange.“And Scott Parker is a name who is being talked about more and more. The job he’s done at Burnley has underlined, again, what an excellent young coach he is.“There’s a view among many at the club that he could be a potential boss for Spurs, but the board know if they do replace the current manager they need to get the next appointment spot on.“It might be the case that it’s a bit early for Parker. But he’s definitely someone who might potentially end up in the Spurs dugout one day.“Spurs came very close to appointing Parker in 2021 when he was Fulham manager. But, in the end, he just missed out.”Many years have now passed, and he’s become more experienced, which has made him an even more attractive proposition.”Parker’s manager career by statsHere is a look at Scott Parker’s career by stats…Fulham, 2019–2021Matches – 105Wins – 37Draws – 25Losses – 43Bournemouth, 2021–2022Matches – 55Wins – 29Draws – 13Losses – 13Club Brugge, 2022–2023Matches – 12Wins – 2Draws – 6Losses – 4Burnley, 2024-presentMatches – 48Wins – 28Draws – 16Losses – 4 More

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      How Pope Francis helped Arsenal complete signing of Danny Welbeck from Man Utd

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      POPE FRANCIS had an unusual hand in getting Danny Welbeck to swap Manchester United for Arsenal in 2014.The Pope died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 following a stroke that led to coma and irreversible heart failure.Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday aged 88Credit: GettyThe Pope has an unusual part to play in Danny Welbeck’s move to ArsenalCredit: Getty – ContributorAs well as his incredible impact on so many people and his commitment to reshaping the Vatican’s ideas around LGBTQ+ rights, Pope Francis was known to be a big football fan.That love for the sport even meant he had a roundabout way of impacting Arsenal’s transfer business during the 2014 summer window.Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was spending transfer deadline day in Rome as he had an appointment to meet The Pope as well as participating in a charity football match.In fact, the Gunners’ manager was even negotiating during his wait to meet The Pope as Arsenal tried to work out a late deal to lure Welbeck away from Old Trafford.READ MORE ON ARSENALSpeaking at the time, Wenger said: “Meeting the Pope was an experience I did not want to miss.”I am a Catholic, so it was an experience, and one I accepted a long time ago.”Adding: “He is a great person. He shows humility and is available to meet for everybody, has a word with everybody.“He is also a football fan. He is a supporter of San Lorenzo in Argentina. You cannot be born in Argentina and not be a football fan.Most read in FootballArsene Wenger revealed that he was in Rome to meet The Pope during the 2014 transfer deadline dayCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”He spoke with many Argentinians, so I wanted to be discreet and say, ‘it was nice to meet you and bye-bye’.”And even though it would seem that Wenger was kept busy by his meeting with The Pope, the legendary gaffer managed to get a £16m deal over the line for Welbeck.‘He’s perfect for Man Utd’ – Neville begs Amorim to re-sign flop strikerWenger even revealed that getting up early to meet Pope Francis actually helped him secure the Welbeck deal, explaining that it gave him more time to negotiate the transfer.He said: “In 2014 you can always be in touch with everybody even when you travel.”The advantage of that day was I had to get up at 6 o’clock in the morning for my flight and I was available the whole day.”It may not have been a direct involvement, but had Wenger not headed to see The Pope then Welbeck may have never laced up his boots for the Gunners.Arsenal fans will be thankful he did, as the striker became a cult hero at the Emirates – scoring 32 times in 126 appearances.His late goal against Leicester City in the 2015/16 season still lives long in the memory of many Arsenal fans, and he left the club in 2019 as a two-time FA Cup winner.Welbeck, 34, is now plying his trade with Brighton where he has scored nine goals and registered four assists in the Premier League this season – his best ever return in the competition.Welbeck won two FA Cups with ArsenalCredit: AFP – GettyHe is having his best ever season at Brighton this termCredit: Reuters More

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      Carlo Ancelotti ‘contacted’ over two new jobs if he leaves Real Madrid after Champions League disaster

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI has reportedly been contacted over two new jobs if he leaves Real Madrid.The legendary Italian manager appears set to be on the way out of the Santiago Bernabeu following a disappointing season.Carlo Ancelotti could be on his way out of Real MadridCredit: RexHe has reportedly been contacted over a return to AC MilanCredit: ReutersHe could also replace Claudio Ranieri at RomaCredit: GettyAncelotti, 65, has enjoyed great success with Los Blancos since returning to the club in 2021.He has won two Champions League titles during his current reign, but the current season has been a failure.Real were dumped out of Europe’s premier competition by Arsenal and are seven points behind Barcelona in the LaLiga title race.The veteran technician will not be short of offers if he does leave the club at the end of the season.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLLa Gazzetta dello Sport has claimed that AC Milan have contacted him over a return to the San Siro.Ancelotti won the Serie A and Champions League titles twice with the Rossoneri as manager between 2001 and 2009.He also enjoyed success at the club as a player, as he won domestic and European titles with the club.Milan is not the only team to have reached out to the former Everton boss, according to the report.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSIt is claimed that AS Roma are also interested in Ancelotti to replace Premier League title winner Claudio Ranieri.The Leicester City legend was hired by Roma for the second time in his career in November.New footage ‘shows Jude Bellingham in tense standoff with Ancelotti’ as Real Madrid boss ‘mortally wounded’ by Arsenal He has won 42 trophies as a player and managerCredit: GettyXabi Alonso has been linked with replacing Ancelotti at Real MadridCredit: GettyRanieri, 73, came out of retirement to help the capital-based side after Ivan Juric was sacked.He has since helped the I Giallorossi climb back up the Serie A table and into sixth place.Roma are currently on a 17-game unbeaten streak in the league, with the last loss coming at Como in December. Meanwhile, Ancelotti has admitted he is relishing the pressure in Spain.Real face Barcelona in an El Clasico Copa del Rey final on Saturday, the club’s last chance of silverware this season.He said: “The club is aware that it has been a more complicated year than last year.”Together we manage the difficulties. The honeymoon continues. I’m very happy, very happy, with a lot of pressure, but that’s how it always is.”You see success very close and it’s normal for stress to increase, but stress is fuel for me, it doesn’t bother me, it gives me more energy to think about more things.”As long as I continue to get up in the morning, everything is fine.”Read More on The SunMeanwhile, former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso is one of the favourites to replace Ancelotti at the Bernabeu.It is believed that Real chiefs have already sounded out Alonso about taking over at the club.Inside Ancelotti’s trophy cabinetCarlo Ancelotti has won a stunning amount of honours during his playing and managerial career…Playing career:RomaSerie A x1Coppa Italia x4AC Milan Serie A x2Supercoppa Italiana x1 European Cup x2European Super Cup x1Intercontinental Cup x1Manager career:JuventusIntertoto Cup x1AC Milan Serie A x1Coppa Italia x1Supercoppa Italiana x1Champions League x2Super Cup x2Club World Cup x1ChelseaPremier League x1FA Cup x1Community Shield x1Paris Saint-GermainLigue 1 x1Real Madrid LaLiga x2Copa del Rey x2Supercopa de Espana x2Champions League x3Super Cup x3Club World Cup x2Intercontinental Cup x1Bayern Munich Bundesliga x1DFL-Supercup x1 More