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      BBC star Alex Scott enjoys crazy night out with Lionesses Leah Williamson and Keira Walsh on stunning Ibiza holiday

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      ALEX SCOTT enjoyed a crazy night out with England stars during their Ibiza holiday.The Soccer Aid TV presenter was seen alongside Lionesses Leah Williamson and Keira Walsh as they went for a night out.
      Alex Scott and Leah Williamson managed to grab a picture before party really started
      The group headed out to beachfront dance club Ushuaïa IbizaCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      Alex Scott’s story showing friends dancingCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      There was time to grab some photos with another camera
      While she also showed off their drinks for the nightCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      Fellow Lioness Keira Walsh also joined the party
      Williamson captioned a post with Walsh ‘Family’Credit: Instagram / @lahwilliamsonn
      The popular holiday destination is accustomed to seeing celebs, including Manchester City’s Treble winners, Ben White and YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI.
      Scott and Co were the latest to join the party after a day of relaxing in the sun on a speedboat.
      Videos shared on Scott’s Instagram story gave fans an insight into her adventures.
      It began with videos of her friends dancing at beachfront dance club Ushuaïa Ibiza.
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      Before they really dove into the night, Scott managed to grab a picture alongside Arsenal star Williamson.
      The 26-year-old also posed for a picture on her Instagram alongside Walsh – who is currently the most expensive women’s football transfer of all time – captioning her post: “Family.”
      As the night progressed, Walsh was later seen wearing some pink LED glasses as the group sang their hearts out for Rihanna song We Found Love.
      Later on Scott, 38, was seen hitching a piggy back ride from Williamson as the party continued.
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      Scott later grabbed a piggyback off WilliamsonCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      While Walsh grabbed some LED glassesCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      The group were singing Rihanna hit We Found LoveCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      Williamson suffered an ACL injury back in April, meaning she will miss the Women’s World Cup which will kick start in July.
      The tournament recently agreed a broadcast deal with BBC and ITV to bring an end to a Fifa blackout risk.
      European Champions England will be taking on Haiti, Denmark and China in their group with the aim of dethroning 2019 holders USA.
      Scott, who was labelled as “brave” for wearing her “gorgeous” dress for Soccer Aid, is regularly seen presenting during sporting events.
      The party appeared to go well into the nightCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      The unwind came after Scott’s exploits on Soccer AidCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2 More

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      BBC and ITV seal Women’s World Cup broadcast deal with Fifa bringing an end to blackout risk

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      BBC and ITV have confirmed they will air coverage of this year’s Women’s World Cup bringing an end to the row around a TV deal. The tournament’s 64 games in Australia and New Zealand will be shown live on either of the channels with the exception of the final. 
      BBC and ITV will share live coverage of games at this year’s Women’s World Cup including England’s group stage fixturesCredit: Alamy
      Both confirmed a deal has been reached for the rights to provide broadcast coverage of the tournament to UK audiencesCredit: Getty
      Televised coverage of the decider for this summer’s contest, which starts on July 20 in Auckland, New Zealand, will be shown live on both BBC1 and ITV1. 
      And both broadcasters will share coverage of the Lionesses’ Group D fixtures against Haiti, Denmark and China in Australia. 
      Today’s announcement comes weeks after broadcasters in England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France came under pressure to announce a deal. 
      Fifa President Gianni Infantino had threatened the prospect of a TV blackout in Europe’s “Big Five” countries after describing bids as a “slap in the face for women’s football”. 
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      It is claimed some of the offers made for broadcast rights were as low as one to two per cent of the amount bid for the men’s contest.
      And Infantino’s remarks last month were followed by sports ministers in each nation flagging concerns that no broadcast agreement had been reached. 
      However yesterday Bloomberg claimed a deal was imminent with BBC and ITV reportedly paying an estimated £8million for the rights to air matches.
      BBC director of sport Barbara Slater, said: “The growth of the women’s game is extraordinary, demonstrated by the 28 million who watched BBC coverage of the 2019 Women’s World Cup and the huge audience of 17.4 million who watched our coverage of the Euro 2022 final on TV last summer. 
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      “In partnership with ITV we are delighted to make this World Cup available to the widest possible audience and free to air.”
      ITV Sport director Niall Sloane added: “England’s Lionesses are entering the World Cup Finals as European champions.
      “Fans have been able to follow their progress to qualification on ITV through our coverage of the World Cup qualifiers.
      England will be begin their campaign to win the World Cup with a Group D clash with Haiti on July 22Credit: Getty
      “We hope they’ll join us to see all the action from Australia and New Zealand throughout the tournament.”
      The joint rights deal will also see live audio commentary of the World Cup aired on BBC Radio Five Live and Five Sports Extra.
      And ITV will broadcast half of the contest’s clashes across ITV1 and ITV4 with catch-up coverage on ITVX. More

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      BBC forced to apologise after Kalvin Phillips’ X-rated John Stones chant during Man City’s booze-fuelled Treble parade

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS led an X-rated chant about John Stones during Manchester City’s open-top bus parade as the BBC issued an apology.The Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League winners capped their Treble triumph with a huge celebration through the streets of Manchester on Monday evening.
      Kalvin Phillips led a John Stones chant during the celebrationsCredit: Twitter / Footballdaily

      Stones appeared to be loving every minute of itCredit: Twitter / Footballdaily
      Phillips sung the chant up close as Stones watched onCredit: Twitter / Footballdaily
      And when they eventually got off the bus and made it to a stage that had been set up for them, a microphone found its way to midfielder Phillips.
      When the ex-Leeds man received the mic, he launched into a song about defender Stones – who was sensational in their Champions League final triumph.
      But unfortunately for the broadcaster, it contained the phrase “he f****g hates United”.
      Prior to the incident, the BBC had apologised “for any bad language you may hear”.
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      Phillips only played a small part in Man City’s Treble triumph during his first campaign at the Etihad.
      He made just three starts across the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
      But Stones has been integral to the success of Pep Guardiola’s men this season.
      His ability to move from defence into midfield has been one of the major talking points around Man City’s system.
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      But irrespective of how much each individual player had featured during the campaign, everyone associated with the club was having a wonderful time during the parade.
      The likes of Stones, Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland and skipper Ilkay Gundogan were picture making their way to the celebrations by tram.
      Grealish was then covered in Champagne by star striker Haaland, before the Norwegian was seen dancing with his hair down.
      The parade had been delayed by an hour due to torrential rain and lightning.
      But that did not dampen the mood of the players, staff or crowd as they soaked in achieving a historic Treble. More

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      BBC forced to apologise as Declan Rice swears twice in X-rated interview during West Ham Europa Conference trophy parade

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      THE BBC were forced to apologise after Declan Rice swore twice when being interviewed during West Ham’s trophy parade. Rice captained the Hammers to the Europa Conference League trophy, their first success in over 50 years.
      The BBC were forced to apologise after Declan Rice swore twice when being interviewed
      Rice holds the trophy aloft as hundreds of Hammers fans cheer in East London
      The bus winds its way through the packed streets near the old Upton Park stadium
      David Moyes’ men were given a hero’s welcome upon their arrival back home and fans came out in their numbers to celebrate the moment with them.
      Rice was being interviewed after the parade when he accidentally let off an F-bomb.
      He said: “I’m lost for words.
      “You hear Billy Bonds, Bobby Moore and now to lift that trophy for this football club… it’s not hit me yet to be honest but it is so f****** special. I’m lost for words, it’s just incredible.”
      The first apology was issued on the BBC, but Rice could not contain himself as he continued: “These are the best fans in the world for me.
      “Two years in a row we’ve had European competitions, they travel all round the world to watch us, pre-season, Europe and to be honest I didn’t expect this many people here tonight.
      “But it is West Ham, we’re f****** massive, ain’t we?! Yes!”
      West Ham celebrated their first piece of European silverware since Bobby Moore’s Hammers won the European Cup-Winners’ Cup in May 1965.
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      Moore – who lifted the World Cup for England a year later – and his team-mates were greeted by fans from the balcony of East Ham Town Hall.
      This time, it was led by manager Moyes and club captain Rice, who may have played his last game in claret and blue.
      Hammers owner David Sullivan told talkSPORT: “I think it has to be [his last game].
      “We promised him he could go. He set his heart on going. You can’t ask for a man who has committed more to us this season.
      “In due course, he has to get on and we have to get a replacement – or several replacements.
      “It’s not something we want to happen. We offered him £200,000-a-week 18 months ago. He turned it down.
      “It’s cost him £10million to stay at West Ham in that time (in lost wages). And he wants to go.
      “You can’t keep a player who doesn’t want to be there.”
      Declan Rice and manager David Moyes with the trophyCredit: PA More

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      Football set for major law change, reveals Gary Lineker live on BBC after ‘very reliable information’

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      GARY LINEKER has claimed the handball law will be simplified ahead of the 2023-24 season.Manchester United were awarded a penalty for a controversial handball during Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.
      Man Utd were awarded a penalty following a controversial handballCredit: BBC
      Fernandes converted the spot kick to draw United levelCredit: Getty
      Jack Grealish was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box at the half-hour mark, despite his arm seemingly being in a natural position following a header from Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
      Bruno Fernandes converted, much to City’s frustration.
      And ITV pundit Lee Dixon called it the “worst penalty in history penalties”.
      The current handball law states that a player will be penalised if they “deliberately touch the ball with their hand/arm,” or if they “touch the ball with their hand/arm when it has made their body unnaturally bigger.”
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      FA rules also say: “A player is considered to have made their body unnaturally bigger when the position of their hand/arm is not a consequence of, or justifiable by, the player’s body movement for that specific situation.”
      However, Lineker has since suggested that the “absurd” law will soon be changed.
      When addressing the controversial handball decision on the BBC, the former England and Leicester striker said: “It is probably technically right in the way the law is now but I’m sure we all agree that the law is a absurdity at present.
      “I have it on very reliable information that they are going to simplify that law.
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      “Almost go back to where it was, common sense.
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      “I think it’s absurd that idea of a natural position unless it’s not attached to your body then it’s in a natural position.”
      Several pundits were quick to blast the decision to award the penalty.
      Dixon blasted: “That’s the worst penalty in the history of penalties. I don’t care what the rule book says, it’s not a penalty.”
      While BBC’s Jermaine Jenas said: “Yes it’s hit his hand, yes his hand is in the air, but it’s not a penalty for me.”
      Man City went on to win the match 2-1 thanks to a stunning double from Ilkay Gundogan.
      Man City beat Man Utd 2-1 to win the FA CupCredit: Getty More

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      Woman makes lewd gesture live on BBC before cameras quickly cut away during FA Cup final coverage

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      A WOMAN got carried while celebrating Manchester City’s FA Cup final win as she made a lewd gesture to the BBC cameras.City won the historic trophy after beating cross-city rivals Manchester United 2-1 sending their fans into raptures.
      A Man City fan gestured ‘call me’ while celebratingCredit: BBC
      And then lewdly stuck out her tongueCredit: BBC
      The clip quickly went viral on social mediaCredit: BBC
      And one woman was clearly enjoying herself as she gestured towards the broadcaster’s cameraman.
      The City fan held her hand to her face mimicking a telephone while appearing to say, “call me”.
      While gesturing, she then also suggestively licked her lips.
      After her action, the cameras quickly cut away to a wide shot of the players celebrating with the crowd.
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      The moment was uploaded to social media and has already gone viral with thousands watching the clip.
      One stunned viewer wrote: “Everyone noticed that too.”
      A second tweeted: “I was like wth 😂😂😂 and definitely knew this was going to make it on the internet 😅😅.”
      A third said: “This is the FA Cup, not Babestation.”
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      A fourth added: “Shooting her shot. Not mad at it lol.”
      While another joked: “Woman of culture.”
      Meanwhile, famous City fan and singer Liam Gallagher was spotted in the stands winding up a young United supporter.
      And it was a good day to be a City fan as they took one step closer to winning an astonishing Treble.
      Ilkay Gundogan’s brilliant brace either side of Bruno Fernandes’ penalty was enough for City to lift the FA Cup.
      The club wrapped up the Premier League title after reeling in Arsenal and now have a Champions League against Inter Milan next week to look forward to. More

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      Emotional Guy Mowbray says ‘it’ll never not seem strange not having you by my side’ after BBC staff member’s death

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      COMMENTATOR Guy Mowbray emotionally lead the tributes after BBC staff member Mat Wayne passed away. Wayne had over 25 years of TV experience and worked as a floor manager for the broadcasters.
      BBC commentator Guy Mowbray led tributes to friend Mat WayneCredit: PA
      The BBC paying tribute to staff member Mat Wayne
      He worked on the Olympic Games, World Cups, Six Nations and more.
      His sad death was revealed during the BBC’s coverage of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and United.
      Lineker said: “Before we hand back to the second half, everyone at BBC Sport would like to pay tribute to our much-loved friend and colleague Mat Wayne, who sadly passed away this week. 
      “Mat was a real force of nature, a true professional and someone you always enjoyed spending time with. 
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      “We’ll all miss him terribly and send our condolences to his family and his friends, to which he had many.” 
      And Mowbray added: “It will never not seem strange to me not having Mat by my side during commentary. 
      “All our thoughts are there with Sarah, Oscar and Anna.” 
      After the match, an emotional Mowbray tweeted: “I missed my mate today. I will everyday.”
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      City won the game 2-1 thanks to a double from Ilkay Gundogan.
      He said after the win: “To win a final is always special. Every trophy is special. This group deserves it.
      “We played really well, second half was amazing and we deserved to lift another trophy.
      “Obviously we know how we want to play the kick off and we aim to do that, to go long for Erling and try to get a second ball.
      “It just placed amazingly for me and I just had to hit it. Obviously it was a quite good strike.”
      Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan lifts the FA CupCredit: AP More

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      Man Utd awarded ‘worst penalty in history penalties’ against Man City in FA Cup final leaving BBC and ITV pundits fuming

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were awarded a “ridiculous” penalty after Jack Grealish was judged to have handled the ball in the FA Cup final.VAR decided to penalise the Manchester City star for his arm being in an unnatural position when the ball hit him from close range after a header from Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka headed the ball across the box and it hit Jack Grealish’s armCredit: BBC
      The ref thought it was a penalty after a VAR reviewCredit: BBC
      Jack Grealish fumed at the officialsCredit: Reuters
      Referee Paul Tierney was alerted to the incident by Stockley Park official David Coote.
      And after checking the monitor the man with the whistle pointed to the spot.
      Bruno Fernandes stepped up to convert the penalty to level the game after a sensational strike from Ilkay Gundogan after 14 seconds put City ahead.
      But pundits were left raging over the decision.
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      BBC’s Jermaine Jenas said: “Yes it’s hit his hand, yes his hand is in the air, but it’s not a penalty for me.’”
      Meanwhile on ITV, Lee Dixon said: “That’s the worst penalty in the history of penalties.
      “I don’t care what the rule book says, it’s not a penalty.”
      Peter Schmeichel felt it was the correct decision but conceded the rules are “silly”.
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      Alan Shearer agreed and called the regulations “terrible” and admitted he was on the verge of swearing about it.
      Ex-Man Utd captain Roy Keane believed it was harsh but thought Grealish could bring his arms down.
      There was more controversy later in the game over a decision when Kevin De Bruyne went down under the challenge of Fred.
      VAR looked at the incident but believed it was not a foul.
      Peter Schmeichel was unhappy with the laws of the game More