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      Sheffield United vs Leeds: Get up to £40 in football free bets with talkSPORT BET

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      THE Championship’s top two meet in a blockbuster clash tonight when second place Sheffield United host leaders Leeds.The Blades are two points clear of third place Burnley but also sit a couple of points behind Leeds heading into the game, knowing a win takes them top.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim up to £40 in free bets when they register an account and stake at least £20 on the Bramall Lane showdown under the lights.Sheffield United vs Leeds: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim talkSPORT BET offertalkSPORT BETVisit the talkSPORT website HERE*Create an account and Opt In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabMake a depositPlace your first bet up to £40, minimum £20, on any football market, at odds of Evens or greaterYou must do this within 7 days of registrationOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first betFor example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free betsIf you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free betstalkSPORT BET: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim Here*Sheffield United vs Leeds: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*What’s the offer?Brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a welcome bonus of up to £40 when they register an account.How to claim?Simply visit the talkSPORT BET website on your mobile device and create an account. Opt in to this promotion via the OFFERS tab and then make a deposit via debit card or Apple Pay.Stake £20 or more on any football market at odds of at least Evens. Remember, you must do this within 7 days of opening your account.What happens next?Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first bet bet.For example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free bets. If you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free bets:On settlement of your qualifying bet, your account will be credited with the following:£10 free bet – Bet Builder (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Correct Score (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)And the following free bets, which will be credited 24 hours after the first bonus funds:£10 free bet – To Win and Both Team to Score – 90 mins (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Acca 4+ selection (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)You can read the full breakdown of free bets and more on how to claim talkSPORT BET’s welcome offer here**18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile device, bet up to £40 (min. £20) on any football market at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyRemember 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 – www.gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – www.gambleaware.orgFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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      Jose Mourinho gets huge pre-derby win after Champions League final ref is airlifted in for title clash with rivals

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      A CHAMPIONS League final referee has been airlifted in for Fenerbahce’s derby clash against Galatasaray.Jose Mourinho will be thrilled with the decision for Slavko Vincic to be given control of the potential title decider.Jose Mourinho will be happy with the referee appointment for Fenerbahce’s next gameCredit: ReutersSlavko Vincic has been airlifted in for the derby game against GalatasarayCredit: GettyThe Portuguese manager has made no secret of his disgruntlement with the level of officiating in the Turkish Super Lig.The arrival of the Slovenian referee should be a relief to Mourinho as he officiated last season’s Champions League final.The referee is deemed a complete outsider to the context of the match.It is not the first time a foreign referee has been brought in for a one-off game in Turkey.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSLast year, the VAR was often manned by referees from abroad for Super Lig matches.The match between the fierce rivals is TONIGHT at Galatasaray’s RAMS Park stadium.Mourinho will be desperate for his side to win in order to close the gap to their rivals to just three points at the top of the table.He will also be hoping that there are no controversial decisions called against his team.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe has addressed the appointment of Vincic ahead of the match.He said: “He’s a top European referee.Jose Mourinho booked after putting his laptop in front of TV camera to highlight referee’s wrong decisionMourinho put a laptop in front of a TV camera after disagreeing with one decision”That’s important for the credibility, for the image of this match.”I’m happy.”The former Premier League manager has often called out decisions after games in classic theatrical fashion.In one rant, he exploded and accused a referee of “drinking Turkish tea” and NAPPING during a match.It came after VAR failed to award Fenerbahce a penalty for a blatant handball against Trabzonspor.He was booked in September for putting his laptop in front of a TV camera to highlight a wrong decision as his side beat Antalyaspor 2-0.Mourinho believes that decisions against his team have cost them up to 15 points across the season.He said: “Normally, we should be eight or nine points ahead.”Mourinho’s gripes have not solely been in the domestic game as he was sent off in the Europa League clash against former club Manchester United.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was incensed after Bright Osayi-Samuel went down in the box under a challenge from Manuel Ugarte.His post-match rant saw him “congratulate” referee Clement Turpin for being able to see him on the touchline and the incident at the same time.Mourinho was sent off against Manchester United in the Europa LeagueCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Don’t do bad things’ – Fans plead with Pep Guardiola as they spot secret Mo Salah charm offensive after Liverpool loss

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has been told to steer clear of Mohamed Salah after the Manchester City boss was spotted having a post-match chat with the Liverpool star.The Egyptian was the star of the show as the table-topping Reds registered a 2-0 win to move 11 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal.Mohamed Salah bagged a goal and an assist in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Manchester CityCredit: AFPSalah was embraced on the pitch after the final whistle by City boss Pep GuardiolaCredit: REUTERSThe pair were spotted having a secret chat in the bowels of the EtihadCredit: TWITTERSalah put Guardiola’s side to the sword with a goal and an assist at the Etihad and was spotted having a post-match chat with the City boss in the bowels of the Etihad.Their brief chat was caught on camera and sent some footie fans into meltdown.One wrote on X: “Pep Guardiola, don’t do bad things.”Another said: “Pep recognises world-class elite Mo!”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd another said: “He beats the breaks off his team every year, yet Pep still absolutely adores him.”One Reds fan remarked: “Hands off him.”Another chimed in: “Guardiola says, ‘Let’s finish it together.'”Salah’s haul at the Etihad took his season stats to a whopping 30 goals and 21 assists in 38 appearances.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMohamed Salah’s contract with Liverpool expires at the end of the seasonCredit: REXThe 32-year-old’s contract with Liverpool expires at the end of the season, which he last month claimed would be his “last” with the club.Ahead of the Reds’ clash with Manchester United, he said: “This is the first time I would say I really want to win the Premier League [over the Champions League].’It’s my last year in the club,’ says Mo Salah as Liverpool star gives contract update ahead of becoming a free agent “Why? Probably because we didn’t celebrate the last one we won the way we wanted and also coming back it’s my last year in the club.”So you want to do something special for the city.”When asked to elaborate, Salah added: “Do I really believe it’s my last year? So far yes.”These last six months there is nothing, no progress. We are far away from progress but we just need to wait and see.”Salah and his Liverpool team-mates will be back in action on Wednesday, welcoming Newcastle to Anfield. More

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      Son of Premier League and England star breaks championship record after making his way in completely different sport

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      ATHLETE George Mills broke a record to win the men’s 3000m at the British Indoor Athletics Championships.The 25-year-old took a huge nine seconds off the competition’s record to cruise home and win gold in 7:40.16.George Mills won the 3000m at the British Indoor Athletics ChampionshipsCredit: GettyMills also holds the British record over the distanceCredit: RexHis dad Danny Mills played for England 19 timesCredit: GettyMills, who broke the British indoor record by running 7:27.92 earlier this month, has now qualified for the European Indoor Championships.His father and former England star Danny Mills was cheering him on from the stands.On his stunning performance yesterday, George said: “I came here to do a job – that was to first of all qualify and put my name in the hat again for worlds and obviously, to win.”When I go to races now in these championships, I’m going to win medals, so that’s what I’m aiming to do.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I really give everything to this sport and I just want to be the best athlete I can.”George competed at the Olympics Games in Paris last summer – with his race was overshadowed by controversy.In a chaotic 5000m heat, the Team GB ace was one of four runners that fell over on the home straight.It led to a confrontation after the finish line as George pushed France’s Hugo Hay and appeared to tell him to “f*** off.”Most read in AthleticsJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe then gave a fiery post-race interview and claimed he was “taken down”.His dad was a no-nonsense defender who played for the likes of Leeds and Manchester City in the Premier League.Every team GB gold at the Paris OlympicsThe now BBC pundit was capped 19 times by England and he featured in all five Three Lions games at the 2002 World Cup following an injury to Gary Neville.His other son Stanley, 21, came through the ranks at Everton and now plays for Oxford United in the Championship.Mills played all five games at the 2002 World CupCredit: Times Newspapers LtdHe watched his son compete at the British Indoor Athletics ChampionshipsCredit: Instagram @dannymills77 More

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      ‘It’s a fact’ – Jamie Carragher brutally shut down by Daniel Sturridge live on Sky Sports over controversial AFCON take

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER was shut down by both Daniel Sturridge and Micah Richards after disregarding the Africa Cup of Nations as a major tournament.The trio were covering Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Manchester City on Sky Sports when the topic of conversation turned to Mohamed Salah.Daniel Sturridge and Micah Richards were forced to step in after Jamie Carragher appeared to suggest that AFCON was not a major tournamentCredit: Sky SportsCarragher claimed that Salah needs to win a major tournament to be considered the best player in the worldCredit: GettyDebating whether or not he could win any individual awards – such as the Ballon d’Or – and become “the best in the world” this season, Carragher suggested there was one obstacle stopping him.The ex-defender claimed that Salah would have to win a major tournament with Egypt in order to be in the running.He said: “I think the problem (is) the fact he’s with Egypt, and he’s probably not playing in the major tournament as such, or maybe got a great chance of winning, I think it’s either the Champions League or the major tournament.”Normally, the player who excels in that, like Vini Jr and (Kylian) Mbappe right now, Real Madrid looking really good going for the Champions League. Read More in Football”Liverpool will be in that conversation, but right now (Real Madrid) are certainly the front runner.”Richards quickly chimed in to say: “Just saying, AFCON is a major tournament. Just so you know.”But Carragher responded: “Egypt aren’t going to win the World Cup, are they?”Richards reiterated his point, but the ex-Liverpool man appeared to disregard it before Sturridge joined in the conversation.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”It’s a fact. It’s a fact. If you win the Euros or the Copa America it’s deemed to be big so the AFCON is the same level,” the ex-striker said.Carragher also received some backlash on social media, with one person writing: “The disrespect AFCON gets within pundits and even fans is disgusting. Equivalent of Euro/Copa America and these people are treating it like it’s the Carabao Cup. Nasty work from Jamie Carragher!” ‘Oh, God… did he say that?’ – Pep Guardiola left in disbelief at Jamie Carragher’s ‘not nice and not true’ claimAnother commented: “It’s the scoff, for me, when he is corrected. It’s just awful.”A third said: “I like the way both Daniel Sturridge & Micah Richards correct Carragher here. They don’t hesitate to provide him with the correct information.”SunSport has contacted Sky for comment.Salah scored the opening goal as Liverpool beat Man City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium.Dominik Szoboszlai netted the second to secure the win and boost the club’s title hopes. More

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      LaLiga side set start date for £39million ‘little Bernabeu’ with stadium to be demolished and rebuilt

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      REAL MADRID’S city rivals have unveiled plans to build a “little Bernabeu”.LaLiga side Getafe are set to partially demolish and rebuild their Estadio Coliseum home ground.Getafe are planning to build a new Estadio ColiseumCredit: IDOM / GVS / Getafe CFImages released by the club show what the modernisation will look likeCredit: IDOM / GVS / Getafe CFThere is no roof on the current groundCredit: GettyThe current stadium, which is 15 miles away from the iconic Bernabeu, holds 16,500 fans.But Getafe are set to modernise it and increase the capacity by 3,000.They have plans to add a huge screen on the exterior, install a new roof to cover every fan on the terraces and put in 69 new state-of-the-art VIP boxes.The stunning project will take two years to build and cost £39million.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGetafe face having to play away from the Estadio Coliseum while the work is being done.The Madrid-based side have not confirmed their temporary location – but club president Angel Torres has promised big things.He said: “It will be beautiful, modern, a small Bernabeu.”The build is set to begin at the end of the season but could be abandoned if Getafe are relegated from LaLiga.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThey sit seven points above the drop zone and there is confidence they will maintain their top-flight status for an eighth successive year.Getafe’s ground was known as the Coliseum Alfonso Perez from its opening in 1989 until 2023.Inside Chelsea’s new £1.6BILLION stadium plans with Stamford Bridge project set to rival Tottenham’sBut the former Spain striker, who never actually played for Getafe, was stripped of the privilege after comments he made about women’s football.Getafe’s chief has promised it will be like a mini BernabeuCredit: Getty More

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      Moise Kean health update issued by Fiorentina after former Premier League star collapsed on pitch in terrifying scenes

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      FIORENTINA have released an update on Moise Kean’s wellbeing after he collapsed on the pitch.The former Everton striker was rushed to hospital after being stretchered off against Hellas Verona.Moise Kean was stretchered off against Hellas VeronaCredit: GettyKean collapsed after a collision with two Hellas Verona playersCredit: X / ocwsportFiorentina has revealed he has been discharged from hospitalCredit: GettyKean, 24, fell to the ground in the second half after he was involved in a three-way collision with Verona duo Pawel Dawidowicz and Diego Coppola.Play was stopped as Kean received treatment as he had been hit in the head by Dawidowicz’s knee.The injury resulted in a big gash above his left eye.Kean tried to play on after being bandaged up but then collapsed moments after returning to the pitch.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThere was plenty of concern for the Italian as he was rushed to hospital.Fiorentina have since released an update on Kean with a statement on social media.It read: “ACF Fiorentina announces that Moise Kean was discharged from the Verona hospital during the night and returned to Florence.”The clinical and diagnostic tests carried out were all negative.”Most read in FootballTeam-mate and former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea reacted to the news with a praying emoji and purple heart.Fans have also reacted to the positive news on social media. Daniel Sturridge makes embarrassing blunder live on Sky Sports during Man City vs Liverpool as presenter corrects himDavid De Gea led well wishes to KeanCredit: AlamyOne posted: “Fantastic news. Get well soon Moise!”A second wrote: “This is good news.”A third commented: “At least one piece of good news.”A fourth said: “Support Moise Kean.”Another added: “That is such a relief to hear.”Reports in Italy said Kean was conscious during his trip to the hospital.He was replaced on the pitch by Nicolo Fagioli in the 67th minute.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe match ended 1-0 to Verona after an injury-time winner from Antoine Bernede.Kean has played for Fiorentina since last summer after completing a transfer from Juventus, scoring 19 goals in 30 games in all competitions. More

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      Man Utd ‘getting weekly transfer updates on Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres’ but face summer dilemma

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly getting “weekly” updates on Victor Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres’ availability.The Red Devils are hoping to bring a new frontman to Old Trafford in the summer, which is expected to bring about the permanent departure of Marcus Rashford.Manchester United are long-term admirers of Fenerbahce Victor OsimhenCredit: REUTERSViktor Gyokores is also on the club’s radarCredit: ALAMYUnited are reportedly receiving weekly updates on the pair’s availabilityCredit: GETTYUnited are long-term admirers of both Osimhen and Gyokeres, who are plying their trades with Galatasaray and Sporting Lisbon respectively.And according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League big boys are receiving regular updates on the duo.He wrote in his Give Me Sport column: “There are a lot of rumours about Manchester United as they’re attentive to several situations including Osimhen and Viktor Gyokeres.”But the budget is going to be crucial to understand what they can really do in the summer in terms of spending, investments and limitations for Financial Fair Play.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS”So there is nothing concrete or advanced yet, they are just being informed on the situation with weekly updates.”Sources close to the story guarantee that all rumours on Man United scouts travelling to follow Osimhen’s progress at Galatasaray are wide of the mark.”As they don’t even need to ‘check’ on this kind of player.”They like him, but the financial package will make the difference. The same as for Gyokeres.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSNigeria international Osimhen has been in fine form for Galatasaray since joining them from Napoli last summer.The 26-year-old already has 20 goals to his name this season, in which he’s also racked up five assists.Ruben Amorim apologises to Christian Eriksen for ‘misunderstanding’ after comments about Man Utd star’s heart situation Gyokeres, meanwhile, has a stunning 35 goals and eight assists to his name in 37 appearances this campaign.United will be back in action on Wednesday night, welcoming Ipswich Town to Old Trafford. More