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      Woman ‘sexually abused by Jesse Lingard’s grandad’ messaged star saying ‘shame on you’ after he praised him in TV show

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      A WOMAN who claims she was sexually abused by Jesse Lingard’s grandad messaged the footballer saying “shame on you”, a court heard.Kenneth Lingard, 86, is accused of sexually assaulting the woman from the age of five until she was 19.Kenneth Lingard allegedly abused the woman from the age of fiveCredit: CHRIS NEILLShe messaged Jesse Lingard after he spoke in a documentary about his grandadCredit: GettyShe reported the alleged abuse to the police after watching a Channel 4 documentary that featured ex-Man Utd star Jesse.The footballer, who now plays for FC Seoul in South Korea, had praised his grandfather’s influence on his career.Liverpool Crown Court heard the woman messaged him three times on November 18, 2022. In one, the woman said: “Shame on you Jesse Lingard. Loads of lies. Your grandad Kenneth Lingard molested and sexually abused me and you know he did. Read more news”You did the documentary for money and to make yourself some kind of mental health ambassador. Well, as you say, I’m speaking out. No more silence.”In another, she referred Jesse hiding a “dark” secret that his grandfather was a “paedophile” and “child molester”.She also branded the former England star’s late grandmother Pamela an “enabler”.When she received no reply, the woman messaged a friend of the footballer who he was on holiday with at the time, the court heard.Most read in FootballShe claimed he had “no right doing that documentary” when his grandfather had “molested” her for years.The alleged victim added: “F****** cheeky twat. Shame on you Jesse Lingard.”Jurors also heard calls she made to police on the day Jesse Lingard — The Untold Story was aired.She asked officers how she could get someone “arrested for child abuse but historic child abuse?”The woman also told police she “thought it was time to speak out about the abuse I had received” after watching the show.She added: “It just made me feel ill that he was made out to be such a hero.”Lingard, of Warrington, has denied 17 counts of indecent assault.The trial continues.Midfielder Jesse joined Man Utd’s youth academy aged seven and progressed to the first team in the 2011-12 season.He made 149 appearances – scoring 20 times including in FA Cup, League Cup and Community Shield finals. Read More on The SunJesse moved to Nottingham Forest in 2022 but left a year later after an underwhelming time at the City Ground.He then joined South Korean side FC Seoul in February 2024 on a two-year deal – taking a huge pay cut on £17,500-per-week.Lingard had opened up about the influence his grandad had on him, jurors heardCredit: Getty More

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      Glam footballer Madelene Wright puts on busty display in corset lingerie and little else

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      MADELENE WRIGHT has left fans stunned after showing off in a corset.The glamorous footballer is no stranger to sharing raunchy photos on social media.Madelene Wright stunned in a corsetCredit: instagram @madelene_wrightThe footie star regularly shows off on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @madelene_wrightWright boasts thousands of social media followers and often shares life updates with them, like her recent move into a new home.She also likes to tease her fans with scantily-clad outfits and showed off in lingerie over the weekend.Her followers loved the look and heaped praise on the footie star.One said: “You are a baddie 😍”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother wrote: “Watch this story by Madelene Wright on Instagram before it disappears.”A third commented: “Gorgeous 😍”And another said: “Perfection.”Her 325,000 Instagram follwoers also enjoyed getting a peek at her new pad last week.Most read in FootballShe also garnered attention with an eye-catching display wearing a bar and an open display.The ace used to play for Leyton Orient and Charlton but now turns out for Chesham United.Glam footballer Madelene Wright shows off her new glasses with smouldering video before sharing cheeky bum pic She also models on OnlyFans and has built up a significant fan base.Inside Madelene’s glamorous life as influencer, footballer and OnlyFans star…Wright lives a glamourous lifestyleShe often wows her fans with raunchy picturesCredit: InstagramMadelene has over 300k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe football also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe claimed to have made over £500,000 from the platformCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe footballer now plays for Chesham UnitedCredit: Instagram/@madelene_wrightShe has continued her OnlyFansCredit: twitter @MaddieMadeleneShe often dresses in revealing outfitsCredit: InstagramMadelene used to play for CharltonCredit: Instagram @Madelene_Wright More

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      How Premier League could boast ELEVEN teams in Europe next season with seven qualifying for Champions League

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      THE PREM could still have 11 teams in Europe next season – although it needs Aston Villa to pull off the mother of all Champions League comebacks to still be on.Arsenal’s quarter-final first-leg thrashing of Real Madrid last week confirmed that England will have a fifth Champions League place next term, for the first time.Aston Villa’s second leg against PSG will be integral for other Prem clubs and their European hopesCredit: EPAFulham and Brighton could still qualify for EuropeCredit: ReutersBut if Villa were to find a way of overhauling their 3-1 first-leg deficit when Paris Saint-Germain visit the West Midlands tomorrow and go on to lift the trophy in Munich next month, that would mean six Prem teams in the competition.That would even extend to SEVEN if either Tottenham or Manchester United can progress and win the Europa League.And there is the possibility of a further FOUR places on offer if Chelsea make their status as Conference League favourites count by adding that trophy to the club’s European haul.If the standings in the Prem table were not to change between now and the end of the season, the current top five of Liverpool, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Manchester City would all earn a passage directly into the initial stage of the Champions League.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEnglish football also has three more guaranteed European slots, two in the Europa League plus one in the Conference League.But only one of those places, the second Europa League spot, would normally be awarded by a Prem finish, with the winners of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup respectively taking the automatic entries.However, a Wembley Final triumph for City or semi-final opponents Forest, or for Villa if they win the Champions League, will mean the place would revert to the Prem table.With Newcastle having won the Carabao Cup, their qualification for the Champions League would open the place in the third-tier competition.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSIf Chelsea win the Conference League AND qualify for Europe through their League position, England would have a maximum of 10 sides in continental action.However, if Enzo Maresca’s Blues blow up in the Prem but still win the Conference League it would open up the path for a remarkable English battalion next term.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will be missing four defensive starters for a mammoth Champions League quarter final That could see Europa League football for Fulham and Brighton, with Bournemouth squeezing into the Conference League. More

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      Jude Bellingham ‘has to be separated from Antonio Rudiger in training ground bust-up’ just days before Arsenal clash

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM allegedly had to be separated from Antonio Rudiger in a training ground bust-up ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League showdown with Arsenal.Reports in Spain claim the pair were pulled apart on Friday during a heated session at their base outside the capital.Reports in Spain claim Jude Bellingham and Antonio Rudiger had a training ground bust-upCredit: GettyReal Madrid teammates were forced to intervene ahead of the Arsenal clashCredit: GettyEl Chiringuito claims that former Chelsea star Rudiger clattered Bellingham with a rough challenge during a training game.This prompted Real’s English midfielder to bite back with a cutting insult.And it sparked a clash between the pair as teammates intervened to split them up.However, Bellingham and Rudiger are said to have quickly resolved the matter.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile it was noted that incidents at the training ground are part and parcel of the beautiful game.Their collision comes at a key moment in Real’s season.Carlo Ancelotti’s domestic and European champions are in danger of losing their grasp on both titles.Real are four points behind Barcelona in the title race with just seven games remaining.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSWhile they are on the verge of a Champions League quarter-final exit after losing their first leg against Arsenal 3-0.The two sides collide at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, with Real needing a miracle to overturn the scoreline.New footage sees raging Jude Bellingham KICK VAR monitor in frustration after Real Madrid’s last-gasp defeatAnd they will remain without three of their regular back four defenders, with Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy all missing through injury.Eduardo Camavinga is also suspended after being booked in the first leg.But Aurelien Tchouameni is available to anchor Real’s midfield after returning from suspension. More

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      Luka Modric, 39, set to become new owner of Championship club in ‘extremely random’ career move

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      LUKA MODRIC is set to become a minority owner of Championship side Swansea.A deal has reportedly been agreed that sees the 39-year-old Real Madrid legend acquire a stake in the Welsh club.Luka Modric is buying a stake in Swansea CityCredit: GettyThe club are currently 12th in the ChampionshipCredit: RexThe amount of the Swans he is buying and the cost of the investment is currently unclear.But the move will not impact his ongoing playing career and he is not ready to hang up his boots just yet.The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner’s Real Madrid contract expires this summer and the club are still weighing up whether to offer him a new deal. Modric is set to join Andy Coleman, Brett Cravatt, Nigel Morris and Jason Cohen as part-owners of Swansea.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe club changed hands in November after Jason Levien and Steve Kaplan sold their 74.95 per cent share to end their eight years at the helm.American businessman Coleman promised a “new era” when he took over the club.He said his dream was to return Swansea, who have been out of the top-flight since their relegation in 2018, to the Premier League.Coleman claimed they need to be a “Championship club not doing Championship things” to boost income.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe explained: “The new partners that I have inside of Swansea City are as fully committed as I am to helping every single day to take this club where it deserves to be.”We hopefully have the ability to reach out across the aisle to our supporters and to rebuild their trust and to work together on this fresh start here.Josh hitting the right Key for Swansea”We want to build a sustainable football club that eliminates a lot of the risks of the ever-changing economics of football.”And obviously I’m a dreamer by nature, we all want to get back to the Premier League, but we want to get there in the right way so that we can sustain that when we get there.”I for one am terribly excited about what the future holds for us. I can’t wait to see where we go.”Swansea currently sit 12th in the Championship table, eight points off the play-offs, with four games of the season to go.They are currently without a permanent manager following the sacking of Luke Williams in March, with Alan Sheehan in caretaker charge. Ex-Tottenham star Modric is one of the most decorated players this century, having won six Champions League and four LaLiga titles at Real Madrid.And fans have been left baffled by the Croatian’s unusual move of investing in Swansea.One supporter said: “This is extremely random.”Read More on The SunAnother added: “One of the weirdest things I have ever seen. Completely out of the blue.”A third wrote: “This is crazy.” More

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      Billionaire NFL owner wants to buy Crystal Palace in mega-money takeover but controversial John Textor would stay put

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      AMERICAN John Textor is pushing for control at Crystal Palace — and looking for new allies.Textor, 59, had taken a backward step at the Eagles. An NFL billionaire owner is looking to buy Crystal PalaceCredit: PAIt would see controversial John Textor stay put at Selhurst ParkCredit: GettyHe thought about selling his shares and buying another outfit.However, the multi-club owner is now aiming to increase his say at Selhurst Park and may look to a fellow countryman for help.Woody Johnson, owner of NFL side the New York Jets, has been interested in a Prem buy before and was linked with Chelsea.Johnson, 77, could come in with Textor if they can do a deal with two other Americans, Josh Harris and David Blitzer, for their stake.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHarris and Blitzer have also been linked with other clubs during their time at Palace and they may  be  convinced to sell.Chairman Steve Parish is awaiting developments. For all of Palace’s success on the pitch, their behind-the-scenes picture is still messy.But they are already making plans for a sensational summer transfer swoop.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSSunSport can exclusively reveal that Palace are lining up a deal for Marcus Rashford if Aston Villa don’t sign him permanently.The England star has been on loan in the Midlands since January after joining from Manchester United.Ben Chilwell opens up on being bombed out by Chelsea before Crystal Palace lifelineRashford has five goals and three assists in 22 outings under Unai Emery.And Villa have the option to buy him for £40million this summer.But if they decide against a move, Palace are ready to come in with an offer.A source told us: “Palace are keeping a very close eye on Rashford and what happens with Villa and United.“There is a good buzz around the club at the moment and someone like Marcus is exactly the kind of player they would love to attract.“They know they would have to keep onto their better players to try and persuade Marcus to move to South London.”Woody Johnson is owner of NFL side the New York JetCredit: Getty More

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      ‘It’s just soundbites’ – Roy Keane slams Bruno Fernandes over ‘meaningless’ interview after Newcastle maul Man Utd

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      ROY KEANE slammed Bruno Fernandes over a “meaningless” interview following Manchester United’s 4-1 defeat at Newcastle.The Red Devils were torn apart by their opponents at St James’ Park on Sunday.Bruno Fernandes was criticised by Roy Keane for a ‘meaningless’ interviewCredit: Sky SportsThe Irishman laid into Man Utd’s captain after the 4-1 loss to NewcastleCredit: Sky SportsAltay Bayindir had a nightmare Premier League debut and gifted Newcastle their fourth goal with an absolute howler.But United were second best in all areas of the pitch as the defeat left them 14th in the table.And thoughts now turn to Thursday’s crunch Europa League clash against Lyon, who netted a late equaliser last week thanks to Andre Onana’s clanger.Speaking after the match, Fernandes insisted United can do better and vowed to make amends in the next game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “My team-mates – I only get frustrated with them because I know how good they can be.”I know how tough it is to represent this club. They want so much to give to the club, to win because they know how much they will be remembered if they win something with this club.”On Thursday we go forward, we create a big atmosphere in our stadium, we need to be on the front foot and give everything we have because we want to get to the semi-final.”In tough moments we have done great performances against the biggest clubs. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“In decisive games when everyone is watching. We are Man United, we have to step up and do everything to win the game.”But this did not go down well with Keane, who accused Fernandes of producing “soundbites” while glossing over the real issues of the day.’This is big boy stuff’ rants Roy Keane as Man Utd legend blasts stand-in keeper Altay Bayindir after Newcastle blunderMan Utd ratings vs Newcastle as Zirkzee does well before injury but dropped Onana’s stand-in has a shockerMANCHESTER UNITED’S worst ever Premier League season was confirmed with a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle.The Red Devils are now guaranteed to finish on less than 56 points, which is their lowest ever Prem total.And they can only get that high if they win ALL of their last six games.If they’re not careful, they could even finish 17th – just one spot above the marooned bottom three.It was another dark day that reflects a poor campaign for United as Newcastle carved them open with ease in the second-half.Ruben Amorim dropped keeper Andre Onana after his horror show against Lyon midweek.But stand-in Altay Bayindir had a game to forget too.Sandro Tonali’s volley, a double by Harvey Barnes and a Bruno Guimaraes finish cancelled out Alejandro Garnacho’s goal.Here is how SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse rated the United performances…Keane said: “Bruno does front up but it’s kind of just soundbites now.“There’s no meaning to it. I don’t know how we can listen to the United players’ interviews anymore because I’m not sure if they’re an honest group.“He keeps talking about having belief in his team-mates, but real good team-mates put demands on each other. These aren’t team-mates, they are bluffers.“When I listen to Bruno, amazing player, I still have question marks about his leadership. He’s certainly not getting any help around him.“Newcastle were outstanding. I think United now are physically and mentally a weak team. “Ruben Amorim is scratching his head. I bet he cannot believe how bad this Man United team is.”Fan reactionFans reacted online to Keane’s latest criticism of Fernandes.One said: “I’m not impressed either.”Another declared: “No matter what Fernandes does, it will never be good enough for Keane.”Read More on The SunOne noted: “Take no notice of it Bruno.”Another added: “Absolute joke.”Roy Keane’s rant in fullSpeaking live on Sky Sports:”To be fair to Bruno Fernandes he fronts up but to me it’s just soundbites now.“Talking about Thursday, it’s all they talk about. Lyon are sixth in the league, I fully expect Man United to beat them.”He was talking about his team-mates and belief but what about his right-back Dalot who didn’t put a leg out to tackle? “I hope he is pulling him in the dressing room because he keeps talking about having belief in his teammates but real good teammates put demands on each other.”When I listen to Bruno, I have question marks about his leadership. “He certainly isn’t getting any help around him, it must be tough playing in that midfield when the expectation is on him because that’s unfair on him.”But when he’s doing his chats about supporters and this, to me it’s just soundbites. There is no meaning to it. “I’m not sure this United group are an honest group. The best players put demands on me. That’s what real good team-mates do. These aren’t team-mates, they are bluffers.”We keep making excuses for this team. There are not enough players who can run in the team.”I don’t think there are players who want to run. Not enough of a goal threat. You’ve got to dig deep, even when you’re up against it and they didn’t do that in the second half. “We spoke at half-time [about] the big test was to come in the second half.“Looking at Newcastle, they’re outstanding, they’re used to winning big games now, they’ve got into a really good habit. “United are the opposite. I think United now are physically and mentally a weak team.“Ruben Amorim is scratching his head. I bet he cannot believe how bad this Man United team is.” More

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      West Ham make Caoimhin Kelleher top summer transfer target as Liverpool name their price for keeper

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      WEST HAM want to bring in a new No 1 — with Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher firmly in their sights.The Irons like the Republic of Ireland star, 26,  and are keen on a deal, especially if they can sign him on loan.West Ham are plotting a move for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin KelleherCredit: AlamyThe Hammers are also eyeing Southampton’s Aaron RamsdaleCredit: ReutersKelleher may be allowed out by the Kop but they are likely to ask for cash and rate him in the £20million class.The Hammers are looking for a new keeper, along with other captures in the summer, and are deciding between a couple of elite candidates.Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale is another major option.The England ace is also available for about £20m and wants to stay in the Premier League after Saints’ relegation.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAlphonse Areola is Graham Potter’s current first-choice goalie.But he’s kept just four clean sheets in 21 league games this season, shipping 34 goals in the process.And Areola’s lack of technicality with his feet makes him unsuited to Potter’s tactics of playing out from the back.Kelleher has shown he can do the lot under Arne Slot this term, conceding 20 goals in as many games in all competitions while keeping nine clean sheets.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSLiverpool are ready to let him leave, having already completed a deal to sign Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia.While Kelleher is eager to leave Anfield to become a guaranteed starter elsewhere.Shay Given loses the rag over Liverpool’s treatment of Caoimhin Kelleher As for Ramsdale, his stats make for less pleasant reading.With Southampton bottom of the table and already relegated, he has shipped 57 goals in 24 league games while keeping just two clean sheets.But Ramsdale remains highly thought of among top-flight clubs, who have not forgotten his impressive time at Arsenal.And with the stopper keen to ensure he is in England’s squad for next summer’s World Cup, Ramsdale would likely jump at the chance to sign for the Hammers. More