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      Chelsea’s Jadon Sancho clause officially triggered after Man Utd outcast’s loan move

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      CHELSEA’S obligation to buy clause for Jadon Sancho has officially been triggered.The Manchester United flop has endured a mixed spell with the Blues since arriving on loan last summer.Chelsea’s loan obligation clause for Jadon Sancho has officially been triggeredCredit: ReutersThe 25-year-old has scored three goals and added four assists in 27 Premier League matches this term.However, his season included a 16-league game goal-drought dating back to early December which he finally ended with a stunning goal against Ipswich earlier this month.Despite experiencing some patchy form since the turn of the year, Chelsea have continued to narrowly maintain their spot in the top five.With games running out, Enzo Maresca’s side can now not finish below 15th in the table after their comeback win over Fulham.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis achievement has triggered an obligation clause in Sancho’s loan deal which means Chelsea must pay Man Utd £25million to sign him.However, Stamford Bridge chiefs still have the option of pulling out of the deal.It is reported club chiefs will save their final decision on Sancho’s future until the end of the campaign.But if they choose to pull the plug, they will be forced to pay a penalty fee of £5m to Man Utd.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFormer Manchester City academy star Sancho signed for Man Utd from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2021 for a fee of £73m.However, poor form, mental health issues and injuries heavily hurt his first two seasons at the club.Inside Chelsea’s Strasbourg talent factory as angry fans fight identity crisis He looked set to finally kick on during his third season at Old Trafford before he was called out for poor training performances by then manager Erik ten Hag.Sancho then publicly called the Dutchman a liar and was frozen out of the team after refusing to apologise.He was sent on loan back to Dortmund for the second half of the 2023/24 season, where he played a key part in helping the Bundesliga side make the Champions League final.But his old side were unable to match the fee for his transfer and decided not to pursue a permanent deal, with Chelsea swooping in to take him on loan last summer.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      ‘My heart sank’ – BBC legend reveals she ‘had to drink a lot of vodka’ to deal with nerves of making MOTD history

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      FOOTIE commentator Jacqui Oatley has opened up about overcoming the backlash she faced when she made telly history.It’s been EIGHTEEN years since Oatley became the first woman to commentate on Match of the Day.Jacqui Oatley became the first woman to commentate on Match of the Day in 2007Credit: Getty Images – GettyThe announcement that Oatley would cover Fulham’s 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League on April 21, 2007 made headline news.In an interview with The Athletic, Oatley explained how she had honed her craft while offering live commentary and reports on radio for several years before that.And the Match of the Day gig would involve an editor clipping Oatley’s 90-minute commentary, recorded ‘as live’ at Craven Cottage.It would be cut into an eight-and-a-half-minute audio package to air over the match footage for the BBC highlights show.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Oatley recalled the “stomach-drop moment” when she realised that her history-making commentary job had received a lot of negative coverage and fan fury.The Wolves fan told The Athletic: “My heart sank. That’s when it really grew legs with the sexism element.”Three days before her big job, Oatley’s radio alarm woke her up at 7am with the sound of Radio 5 Live talking about it.Presenter Rachel Burden, who Oatley “loves to bits”, was introducing vox pops from members of the public who had been asked whether Oatley should be allowed to do it.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBy the Friday, the day before the match, Oatley admitted to hardly having slept or eaten. The 50-year-old added: “My only regret was that I couldn’t be at my best for the most-watched game of my life. Unseen Match of the Day footage shows how pundit analysis really works as BBC boss looks to cut highlightsOatley’s career went from strength-to-strength as she became a leading figure in the world of sport journalismCredit: Getty“I’d love for it all to have stopped and just gone away. But that was never an option.“I was really conscious that if I’d commentated and people hated the sound of my voice, or they just didn’t trust me to convey what was going on.“It was purely the judging of my gender. I wanted to do a good job, but also hang around and stay around, not just do it on that day. “Because people do make assessments of an entire gender based on that kind of thing, which is hilarious and ridiculous at the same time.”And during the commentary itself, Oatley admitted to feeling like a bag of nerves and that she needed a strong drink afterwards.It was purely the judging of my gender.Jacqui OatleyIn his post-match interview, the then-Blackburn manager, Mark Hughes, asked her how it went.She then walked to her car in a daze, drove home and called Alison Mitchell, the cricket commentator, and 5 Live presenter Phil Williams to arrange a night out.Oatley said: “I wanted to drink a lot of vodka to make it possible to deal with the final thing.”She paced the hallway of Mitchell’s flat decided her efforts “didn’t sound too horrendous. I just needed to get through it”.Jacqui Oatley and Stuart Pearce presenting the FA Cup Youth Cup in 2017Credit: GettyMOTD presenter Gary Lineker – who is leaving the flagship show after 25 years at the end of this season – introduced Oatley’s segment.Lineker said: “After all the publicity this week, the moment has finally come for a little piece of history on Match of the Day. “For the first time ever, Lawrie Sanchez took charge of his Fulham side at Craven Cottage. Also making her debut, commentator Jacqui Oatley.”And now Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan will join Mark Chapman as part of a trio of presenters to front MOTD from next season.Oatley’s career went from strength-to-strength as she became a leading figure in the world of sport journalism. She was also the UK’s first female darts presenter, covering major tournaments for ITV.Read More on The SunThe BBC legend is an Ambassador for Women in Football and was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours in 2016 for services to broadcasting and diversity in sport.At the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Oatley became the first female to offer play-by-play commentary of a World Cup match in the United States. More

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      ‘Total embarrassment’ – Jamie Vardy apologises for Leicester’s ‘s*** show’ season in scathing statement after relegation

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      LEICESTER star Jamie Vardy has apologised to the fans for this season’s “s**t show”, which led to relegation.The Foxes officially dropped to the Championship after losing 1-0 to Liverpool on Sunday at the King Power Stadium just one year after returning to the Premier League.Leicester star Jamie Vardy has apologised to the fans for this season’s ‘s**t show’Vardy saw his beloved Leicester getting relegated from the Premier LeagueVardy pulled no punches in a scathing public statement to Leicester fansAnd Vardy, 38, has been left speechless after witnessing his beloved team get relegated from the English top flight for the second time in his legendary 13-year career with the club.The striker released a scathing public statement to the fans on Twitter and pulled no punches as he discussed Leicester’s woeful campaign.The ex-England international stated he is both sad as well as angry and apologised unreservedly to supporters for witnessing “total embarrassment” throughout the season.Vardy tweeted: “At this point, I don’t even know what to say. No words I have can ever express my feelings of anger and sadness with the way this season has gone. There are no excuses.Read More on Football”Collectively, as players and as a club, we failed. There is simply no hiding, and I refuse to entertain any suggestion of doing so.”Having been at this club for so long, we’ve experienced so many highs and successes – and this season has been nothing but miserable and for me personally, a total embarrassment. It hurts, and I know you’re feeling it too.”To the fans: I’m sorry. Sorry we haven’t performed, and sorry we end the 2025 season with such a s**t show.”Vardy is one of Leicester’s greatest legends that was a focal point behind their historic Premier League triumph back in 2016.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe forward has registered a total of 198 goals and 69 assists in 496 appearances since arriving from Fleetwood in 2012.However, it seems like Vardy may be on his way out of King Power this summer as SunSport can reveal there is interest from clubs in the US.Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy reacts to 2-0 defeat against Man City The centre-forward is undecided over his future, and he plans to make a decision in the coming weeks.Sources close to the veteran say he is also waiting for clarity around the future of manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy.Reports suggest Van Nistelrooy could be replaced in the wake of Leicester’s relegation. More

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      Jamie Vardy set for transfer abroad if he leaves Leicester – and move could hinge on fate of Ruud van Nistelrooy

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      JAMIE Vardy could be set to leave Leicester City – but only for a move abroad.SunSport can reveal there is interest from clubs in America for the former England striker.Jamie Vardy could leave Leicester City this summerCredit: GettyHis decision could be influenced by the future of Ruud van NistelrooyCredit: GettyBut the Foxes’ hitman is undecided over Vardy’s future, and he plans to make a decision in the coming weeks.Sources close to the star say the 38-year-old is also waiting for clarity around the future of the manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy.Reports suggest he could be replaced in the wake of Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League.That decision is likely to have a bearing on what Vardy decides to do.Vardy is widely regarded as Leicester’s greatest ever player, and his goals helped fire the club to a fairytale title under Claudio Ranieri.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt’s for that reason he is believed to only be interested in a move overseas should he part ways with Leicester.Clubs in America are now monitoring developments and a move Stateside might appeal to him, wife Rebakah and their family as a glamorous way to bring down the curtain on a brilliant career.Former Manchester United star Gary Neville said he still believed Vardy could do a job for Leicester if he remains at the King Power Stadium.He said: “Look, if his body feels right he should continue… it’ll come down to how he feels. These lads are so fit, they look so fit.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“He’s obviously lost a yard of pace, but I think there are opportunities now that exist in America or in other parts of the world where you can go and play, you can enjoy yourself.He added: “I think [he should] stay at Leicester… why not? Do they not need Jamie Vardy in the Championship?Luke Littler and AngryGinge lose their heads on live stream after predicting Harry Maguire would score Man Utd winner“They’re going to have a lot more of the ball, they’re going to dominate the games.“He knows how to work in the box in short spaces – he’s got better at that.”There may be a position for him for 25-30 games next season.“He still could be someone [who is] important for them.”Vardy has still proved a threat at times in the Premier League this season.He has netted seven goals and assisted three more for the Foxes.However, his last goal in England’s top flight came in January in what was the club’s last win, 2-1 over Tottenham Hotspur.Vardy last scored a Premier League goal in JanuaryCredit: GettyWho are these famous footballers? More

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      Troy Deeney makes return to football after more than a year as he joins forces with Chloe Kelly and Ian Wright

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      TROY DEENEY has returned to football after agreeing to join Baller League UK.The SunSport columnist retired from the professional game following a spell with Forest Green Rovers in 2024.Troy Deeney has joined Baller League UKCredit: GettyDeeney will join up with Ian Wright’s Wembley RangersCredit: PAHe has since provided his expertise as a pundit but is now set to lace up his boots once again.Deeney, 36, is a late call up to the Baller League, which got underway on March 24.The striker joins forces with Wembley Rangers – managed by Ian Wright and Chloe Kelly.They are in need of some added firepower after picking up just one win from their opening four matches.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans are excited by the move and many expect the Watford legend to tear things up at the Copper Box.One fan reacted saying: “MADDDDD!!🔥”Another added: “Who’s got a ticket for me? I have to witness the Deeney return arc.”A third wrote: “This is a cheat code 😂😂”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnd another commented: “Is this fair?”Night 5 of Baller League gets underway today with John Terry’s 26ers side still in search of their first win.’He’s lost it there’ – Huge brawl breaks out during Baller League after shocking challenge from former Man Utd star More

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      ‘Something is missing’ – Former Chelsea star Demba Ba reveals what Cole Palmer needs to end slump

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      FORMER Chelsea striker Demba Ba has joined the ongoing debate surrounding the form of star Cole Palmer, insisting the forward is flying solo.The 22-year-old had a record-breaking first season at Stamford Bridge, scoring 22 goals and providing 11 assists.Cole Palmer hasn’t scored in his last 16 games for ChelseaCredit: RexDemba Ba scored the goal that damaged Liverpool back in 2014Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdCole Palmer during a Premier League game this seasonCredit: RexHowever, this season he has only managed 14 goals and has not scored in his last 16 appearances.Ba, who scored one of the most iconic Chelsea goals against Liverpool, has outlined how Palmer could weather his current slump, using the example of the greatest rivalry in world football.Ba exclusively told The Sun: “Competition is good for everyone. “It worked for me, and I think [Lionel] Messi wouldn’t have been the player he is today without the competition from Cristiano [Ronaldo], and vice versa. So, I will never shy away from saying competition is healthy.”READ MORE CHELSEA NEWS”Someone like Cole Palmer doesn’t have much experience in football, or even in life. Football is life, and there will be tough days. “But if you have an experienced figure to lean on, you can get through the storm. “Palmer is in a rough patch, and although he is managing with his personality and continuing to perform, something is missing. “He could benefit immensely from having someone who has been in that situation before to guide him.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBa – who scored seven goals in 33 goals for the Blues – also defended underperforming striker Christopher Nkunku, who was left out of Chelsea’s win against Fulham over the weekend for technical reasons.The French forward has struggled with form, and injuries have prevented him from finding consistency.Despite making a big impact at RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, he has spent much of his time on the sidelines, with just seven league starts and three goals to his name so far this campaign.How Enzo Maresca can transform Chelsea to challenge for Premier League titleChelsea are desperately chasing a spot in the Champions League, Ba understands that Nkunku is trying to establish himself but believes the forward could benefit from showing more personality.Ba added: ” I wouldn’t say Chelsea is lacking strikers. If you look at a player like Nkunku, he’s trying to make a name for himself in the Premier League. “However, the issue is experience and personality. They need someone who has the personality to handle the pressure, someone who can endure pain but also command the respect of the younger players in the team.”Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge More

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      England stars Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway set for top honours at 2025 Women’s Football Awards

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      KEIRA WALSH and Georgia Stanway will be honoured at the 2025 Women’s Football Awards.The two Lionesses will receive Special Recognition Awards for their contributions to the sport.Georgia Stanway is set to receive an award at the Women’s Football AwardsCredit: GettyShe will be joined by Chelsea star Keira WalshCredit: GettyThe awards will be granted to the duo not for their contributions in England but internationally as well.Walsh, 28, and Stanway will be handed the awards at a star-studded ceremony on May 1 at the InterContinental London, Park Lane.The ceremony will be hosted by BBC presenter Gabby Logan as well as former Lioness Eni Aluko and retired Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.Carragher helped launch the Women’s Football Awards in 2023 and is excited to present the awards.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe said: “Keira Walsh and Georgia Stanway have had outstanding careers so far, marked by incredible success on the pitch.”This year’s awards will rightly celebrate their footballing achievements.”But we’ll also be recognising the brilliant work they do off the field.”Especially their exceptional commitment to improving access to grassroots football for women and girls. Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”I’m really looking forward to honouring Keira and Georgia, alongside Gabby Logan and Eni Aluko, at the ceremony next week.”Walsh is viewed as a trailblazer in women’s football for her playing career and also for helping develop grassroots girls’ football.Chloe Kelly shows off her toned abs in very bold outfit as England Lionesses star attends MTV Europe Music AwardsJamie Carragher has spoken about the awardsCredit: Abigail ShiiShe played an important role in the founding of the Rochdale Girls Development Centre two years ago.The Chelsea star has also funded kits and equipment for a female talent programme that supported 35 girls.She won a BWSL title in 2016 as well as three Women’s FA Cups, and lifted the Continental League Cup four times at Manchester City.The midfielder joined Barcelona in 2022 before returning to England in January by signing for the Blues.Stanway, 26, has enjoyed success on the pitch with spells at Manchester City and Bayern Munich.She has also scored a vital goal in the Lionesses’ run to winning the Uefa Women’s Euros 2022. More

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      ‘He wanted me to go on’ – Son of Arsenal legend Kevin Campbell trying to follow his footsteps and reach Premier League

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      TYRESE CAMPBELL grew up idolising his legendary football dad Kevin Campbell.And now he wants to follow his father into the Premier League by winning promotion with Sheffield United.Tyrese Campbell wants to follow in his fathers footstepsCredit: GettyDad, Kevin Campbell, tragically died last June after illness and complication following a heart and kidney failureCredit: PATyrese told SunSport he is working hard ‘to be the player he knows I can be’Credit: suppliedTyrese wants to win promotion to the Premier League with Sheffield United like his dad did with Nottingham ForestCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdFormer Arsenal, Everton, West Brom and Cardiff star Kevin Campbell tragically died last June aged 54 after illness and complications following a heart and kidney failure.And although the loss of his role-model was difficult Campbell has thrown himself at the very thing his dad gave him… football.The striker has been in good form for the Blades — scoring 10 and adding an assist in his 19 starts since signing in the summer from Stoke. His brilliant form in March in particular — scoring four goals in five games — won him the SkyBet Championship player of the month award.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe told SunSport: “My brothers and I are very much his sons. We’re strong minded and strong willed.“For me I had a day away from football when my dad passed and it was back to work. I didn’t have a club at the time and was training with a personal trainer and a few other lads.“As sad as it was, life does go on and he’d have liked me to do that. He wanted me to go on, work hard and play football and be the player he knows I can be.“For me football helped me take my mind off stuff and softened the blow. I had a great support network around me and I have to give them a lot of credit.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKCampbell was born in 1999 so caught the tail-end of his dad’s glittering career with his earliest memories watching him turn out for Everton at Goodison Park.Kevin Campbell had all his major success with Arsenal before Tyrese was born — winning the title in 1991, the FA Cup and League Cup in 1993 and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1994.Ian Wright fights back tears as Arsenal legend reveals tragic death of brother days after Kevin Campbell’s passingIn total he played 213 games for the Gunners, scoring 59 goals. He won promotion with Nottingham Forest to the Prem in 1998 and, after a short spell playing in Turkey for Trabzonspor, went on to play 160 times for Everton, scoring 48 goals. He then had two seasons with West Brom in the Prem before winding down his career in the Championship with Cardiff.Campbell said: “As soon as I could walk, I was kicking a ball. From then on there was no doubt in my mind I was going to be a footballer. It was when not if.“I never even contemplated doing anything else. When you grow up and see your dad play football that is all you want to do. You want to be like your dad, don’t you?“He was the reason I picked football. I’m grateful for that because I’m certain I’d not be able to do anything else!“My earlier memories were at Goodison, watching him from the box, although I’d mainly be playing football in the corridor!“I’ve some good memories of him playing for Everton and going into the changing room afterwards, going on the pitch with him. There are memories I’ll cherish forever.”Campbell says his dad’s biggest asset was his personality — his ability to make people happy and to engage.The Sheffield United ace even laughed that his own loudness as a person comes from his father.He said: “Dad’s personality was just great. He as loud and bubbly. If you were in a room with him, everyone was included.Tyrese recalled memories of when his dad was at EvertonCredit: suppliedTyrese said he chose to be a footballer because of his dadCredit: suppliedCampbell won four trophies with ArsenalCredit: Getty”Whether you were a little shy or nervous he was always getting everyone up and dancing. He got the party going. You couldn’t miss him. You’d always see or hear him. I’ve taken that trait from him!”Although Campbell has dedicated himself to football these past 10 months, the one thing he misses is not having his dad around to talk to.And during the Blades’ recent three-game losing run which has seen the team slip outside the two automatic promotion spots his dad would have been giving his son the pearls of wisdom he garnered during his great career.Campbell said: “When times were tough in football he was normally the first person I’d speak to. He’d give me the harsh truth and tell me if he thought I was good enough. He’d tell me how it was.“Sometimes I didn’t like what he was saying but then you’d think, ‘Oh actually he was probably right.’“So the two things I miss most is his advice and him.”The Blades travel to Turf Moor today to take on Burnley in a huge win-or-bust game in the race for the two automatic spots. Chris Wilder’s men sit five points behind the Clarets and Leeds with three games left.United lost three games on the spin — their first real dip in form all season — before bouncing back to beat Cardiff 2-0 on Good Friday.And Campbell said: “We cannot be too disheartened. We’ve had a great season and everything is still to play for.“As a kid I wanted the Premier League, watched my dad play at that level and I’ve come off the bench four times for Stoke seven years ago before they got relegated.Read More on The Sun“It’s always been my goal to be an established Premier League player. I want to get there with Stoke.“And I will see my dad again one day — and I just want to make him proud of me.”Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More