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    Carl Froch hits back as he dubs Jake Paul ‘FAKE PAUL’ and says his partner is ‘a clown managing a clown, in clown world’

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    CARL FROCH has dubbed Jake Paul’s promotional partner a “clown managing a clown” as the war of words continues.Froch, who retired in 2014, has embarked on an outspoken punditry career since hanging up the gloves. Carlo Froch hit out at Jake Paul and his teamCredit: YouTube/Froch on FightingJake Paul with Nakisa BidarianCredit: Esther Lin/ Most Valuable PromotionsAnd YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has been among the most criticised by the British legend. Even his business partner Nakisa Bidarian has faced the verbal wrath of Froch and he unloaded once more on his YouTube channel. Froch said: “Right, Nakisa is Jake Paul’s manager.”This guy is an absolute clown, it’s a clown managing a clown in the fake world, in the clown world that is Jake Paul pretending to be a professional fighter.READ MORE IN BOXING”We’ll call him Fake Paul from here on in because he’s not real, is he? He’s a fake boxer. But Nakisa said I’m “irrelevant.””I’ve straightened him out, I’ve already said that I’m not irrelevant and I’ve invited him on the show. And guess what? He’s declined.”He doesn’t want to come on the show because he knows The Cobra speaks facts and he tells it how it is. Shoots from the hip.”Nakisa cannot come on the show because he knows as soon as I say to him, you’re convinced Jake Paul is going to become world champion, who is he going to fight for a world title?Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”As soon as I ask him the question about Jake Paul becoming a world champion, he’s going to hit a brick wall because Fake Paul is never going to become a world champion.”He’s got that f***ing plastic Toys R US belt that Nakisa gave him and that just about sums up Jake Paul’s career, a fake world title belt.”Mike Tyson’s ex-coach opens up on boxing’s legend’s bizarre ‘biting fixation’ after chewing on glove in Jake Paul fightFroch retired in 2014 after knocking out George Groves in front of 80,000 fans at Wembley Stadium. But he has called out Paul and vowed to fight for FREE by donating his purse to charity. Bidarian – who is not officially Paul’s manager but instead a business and promotional partner – hit back with their terms. He told SunSport: “Sure Carl, show up with an offer that makes sense – since he’s fighting for charity anyways – he’s made it clear that he’s going to donate 100 per cent of his earnings to charity.”Show up with an offer that makes sense for MVP and Jake Paul, who drive the biggest numbers in the entire sport and we’ll have happy to have a conversation. “We’ll call him Fake Paul from here on in because he’s not real, is he? He’s a fake boxer.Carl Froch”We’re certainly not looking to come to the UK to offer a 47-year-old Carl Froch -who’s never sold a pay-per-view in his life in the US which is the most important market – and make him an offer.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And, he’s fighting for charity anyways, he’s fighting for free. So, if and when they’re ready to show us an offer that shows that he’s 100 per cent donating all proceeds that he gets paid and any entities associated with him to charity… “And that it is an eight-figure opportunity for Jake Paul – which is what Jake Paul makes in every single fight – happy to have the conversation. Absolutely.” Calr Froch retired in 2014 after knocking out George Groves in their rematchCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Ex-England star Luther Blissett, 66, ‘collapses at charity event’ and rushed to hospital as Watford release statement

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      FORMER England star Luther Blissett was rushed to hospital after falling ill at a charity auction last week.The 66-year-old reportedly collapsed while hosting this year’s My Local Hero fundraiser at Watford’s Grove Hotel on Saturday.Luther Blissett was rushed to hospital after collapsing on SaturdayCredit: GettyAccording to the Watford Observer, he was immediately rushed to Watford General Hospital before being transferred to a specialist in London for further assessments.Blissett had auctioned off a Watford shirt just hours beforehand.A statement from his former club on Thursday read: “Watford FC is aware of reports that the club’s all-time record appearance-maker and goalscorer Luther Blissett OBE DL is currently receiving medical treatment in hospital.”Chairman & CEO Scott Duxbury said: ‘Luther and all of his loved ones know they have our full support. We will do all we can to help.’Read More in Football”The Hornets wish to confirm at this stage, however, that the club has had no direct confirmation of his circumstances from Luther or his family.”Everyone connected with Watford FC would like to wish Luther the fullest possible recovery.”‘Watford’s Favourite Son’ was helping raise money at a community event last weekend when he was taken ill.”Blissett spent 14 years with Watford across three different spells as a player.Most read in FootballHe made 210 appearances in total and scored 90 goals.The striker also played for AC Milan, Bournemouth, West Brom, Bury, Derry City, Mansfield Town, Southport, Wimborne Town, Fakenham Town and Chesham United.He was capped 14 times by England and scored three international goals.After retiring, Blissett briefly took up management and spent another year with Chesham.He was awarded an OBE in 2022 for his services to football and charity. More

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      The soft side of the ‘Baddest man on the planet’ – Inside Mike Tyson’s hidden story as doting dad and benefactor

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      MIKE TYSON has a fearsome reputation as one of boxing’s bad boys – but not everything is as it seems. The Baddest Man on the Planet is in final preparations ahead of a stunning return to the ring later this month. Mike Tyson is known for his hell-raising antics – but there’s a softer side to the boxing greatCredit: GettyTyson has seven children and in recent years has attended the Kids’ Choice Awards with daughter MilanCredit: GettyThe 58-year-old was known as the Baddest Man on the Planet during his careerCredit: GettyTyson will go toe-to-toe with YouTuber Jake Paul in a dust-up broadcast live to the world on Netflix. It will be the 58-year-old’s first pro fight in almost two decades since hanging up his gloves in 2006. Throughout his career, Iron Mike has built up a fearsome reputation as one of boxing’s greatest hell-raisers.He memorably bit Evander Holyfield’s ear off during their 1997 bout and was responsible for 44 opponents ending up on the canvas. READ MORE ON MIKE TYSONBut behind the bluster, there is a softer side to one of the world’s greatest-ever heavyweights.After years of chaos, Tyson has finally settled down after his third marriage with soulmate Lakiha Spicer.He is a doting dad and has mellowed in his later years, even accompanying daughter Milan to the Kids’ Choice Awards in 2018.Tyson has six kids with four different women named Mikey, 34, Rayna, 28, Amir, 27, Miguel, 22, Milan, 16, and Morocco, 13.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTyson last returned to the ring in 2020, fighting Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition bout. He revealed his children had told him to “sit his old a** down”, but ultimately ignored them and went ahead with the fight. ‘Is it fixed?’ Mike Tyson’s ex-trainer has serious questions about the Jake Paul fightHe laughed: “My kids think I should sit my old a** down, but what do they know?”I’m very confident. They don’t know how to fight, none of my kids can beat me in a fight, so what are they talking about?”Despite being offered staggering sums to come out of retirement, the 58-year-old gave the majority of his £7.8million earnings to charity.Away from the ring, he has also set up the Mike Tyson Cares Foundation to help “give kids a fighting chance.”The foundation aims to help the homeless, build educational programs, and fight social injustice.Mike Tyson and wife Lakiha SpicerCredit: GettyTyson last came out of retirement in 2020 to face Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibitionCredit: GettyJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTTyson explains: “I am a product of poverty, so I identify with the struggles that plague communities that feel hopeless and despair. “I want my foundation to support community-based programs and turn hopelessness into hope.”Iron Mike’s charity work also stretches beyond his own Foundation.He helped create We 2 Matter in 2021, an organization aimed at helping female prisoners rejoin society.And on a recent episode of his podcast Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, magician and musician Criss Angel revealed another selfless act from the boxing legend. Tyson was branded a “wonderful human being” by Angel, who revealed Iron Mike had given thousands in donations to his cancer charity.Angel said: “You have donated so much money to pediatric cancer, to my foundation and I just want to say as a friend and as a person with the kid that went through it, thank you so much.”Mike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again. He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds. Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout. Prior to his remarkable career, Tyson’s first love was his beloved pigeons.The New York native has kept the birds since he was a child, revealing he threw his very first punch after a bully killed one of his pets.Tyson explained: “The guy ripped the head off my pigeon. This was the first thing I ever loved in my life, the pigeon. That was the first time I threw a punch.”I have loved pigeons since I was nine. They were my escape.”I was fat and ugly. Kids teased me all the time. The only joy I had was pigeons.”Paul attempted to break bread with Mike ahead of their bout on November 15.He bought a pigeon for Tyson as a bizarre pre-fight gift – only for it to backfire in style.Mike Tyson’s most controversial moment was biting Evander Holyfield in 1997Credit: AFPThe former world heavyweight champion has a love for pigeonsCredit: GettyJake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009. Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam. She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.Read more: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared, from The Problem Child’s £13m mansion to Iron Mike’s huge cannabis empire.Despite his charitable work, Tyson declares he is not a “nice person”, but does do “kind things.”He recently admitted: “There’s nothing nice about me. I’m not a nice person.”No, I’m a decent person, I try to do the right thing but a nice person I am not.”So anybody that has an auspice that I’m a nice person, they’re gonna be disappointed.”I’m just not a nice person. I don’t make people happy for no reason. I’m just who I am. I’m not trying to gain friends.”Basically what I’m saying, I don’t wanna make friends with you. I don’t care if you don’t put me on your boat or you let your yacht, I don’t give a f***.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m not gonna ever be nice to nobody. I’ll be kind but never nice.”You can watch Tyson’s showdown with Paul live on Netflix on November 15. More

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      Tottenham star Pedro Porro will donate part of wages to help clean up flood-hit Valencia

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      TOTTENHAM star Pedro Porro will donate part of his salary to help with the clean-up of flood-hit Valencia.Spain is in mourning after more than 200 people were killed in the catastrophe, which began on Tuesday following a period of intense rainfall.Pedro Porro will donate part of his salary to the Valencia relief fundCredit: AlamyFloods have devastated ValenciaCredit: AFPThe horrific weather conditions have caused a huge amount of damage to the areaCredit: EPAIt was the worst flood to hit the country for decades which saw bridges collapse and nearby towns covered in thick mud.Spanish international Porro, who comes from humble beginnings himself, said he would be back in his homeland now helping with the tidy-up if his football schedule allowed.Instead the 25-year-old is offering up some of his wages to go towards any resources needed to restore the area.Porro, speaking after playing in Spurs’ 4-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday, said: “First of all, I just want to say that, well, for a Spaniard, today, for all Spaniards, it’s a sad day.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I think we’ve had three, four, five days of terrible suffering. I can’t even imagine what it’s like for everyone involved in Valencia.“And, as I posted on social media, I want to dedicate this victory to them.”Porro wrote a message on Instagram after the thumping win over top-four rivals Aston Villa that read: “Big result. I want to dedicate today’s win to all those who are currently suffering in Valencia at this extremely difficult time. You are in all of our prayers”, together with a black-coloured heart emoji.Spurs and Villa’s players all wore black armbands during the game in tribute to the victims of the flood, which totalled a tragic 217.Most read in FootballAsked what it has been like for him watching on from England: “There’s a sense of helplessness.“Helplessness about not being there, because I know what it’s like to be ‘in the mud’.Mum sobs as she begs for help to find daughter missing for 4 days in Valencia floods as 10k troops deployed & 213 dead“I’d be the first one there to help, to show up, but I’m in London, I have competitions, I can’t.“I’d say it’s helplessness because I’d like to help.“But I’ve already spoken to my agents, and I’m going to donate part of my salary to cover whatever they need, to buy shovels, food, especially anything they need.”Porro joined Spurs from Sporting Lisbon for £40million, after an initial loan spell, in 2023.He arrived from Sporting Lisbon, where he worked under incoming Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim.Porro praised Amorim for how he boosted his confidence after he joined the Portuguese side from Manchester City – and for how the 39-year-old’s 3-4-3 system suited his skillset.The five-cap La Roja full-back said: “He’s a great coach. I worked with him for three years.“He’s coming to one of the best stages in the world, which is the Premier League. I wish him the best and hope things go as well as possible for him.“He helped me a lot with confidence. I think the confidence he gave me was fundamental for me, and that’s why, when I arrived at Sporting, things went well for me.“The style of play also suited me well.”Several players shared their condolences and sent well-wishes to those affected by the floods in Spain over the weekend.Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti claimed on Monday that fixtures around the country should not have taken place.He explained: “I think the whole football world has been quite clear on this.”Nobody wanted to play and that seemed to me to be the right decision. We are not the ones in charge and we have to respect the decision of those in charge.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s very difficult to prepare for a match like this because you have it in your head all the time. What happened was unbelievable and terrible.”It’s been a difficult week — it’s a difficult week because the atmosphere is not normal, but nothing to do with the Ballon d’Or, which has already happened and we congratulate the winners… The sadness is not there, but in what is happening here in Spain.”A red warning is in place for Valencia with orange and yellow warnings along the east coast More

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      Paul Gascoigne reveals he once got into a hilarious punch up with Mickey Mouse and his Disney pals

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      FOOTIE legend Paul Gascoigne once got into a hilarious punch up with Mickey Mouse and his Disney mates.The scrap erupted during a drunken bender when he fled to Disneyland Paris after a row with club bosses at Lazio.Paul Gascoigne once got into a hilarious punch up with Mickey Mouse and his Disney matesCredit: GettyGazza said: ‘I go down the tunnel and Diego Maradona is standing there. I said, ‘Diego f***ing hell I’m p*ssed.’ He said, ‘It’s OK Gazza, so am I’Credit: GettyThey wanted him to star in a charity match alongside Diego Maradona but it would have meant him missing a vital league clash with Juventus.So in a fit of anger he flew to Paris, got drunk and ended up brawling with Mickey, Pluto and Donald Duck.The former Tottenham and England star recounted the hilarious story at “An Evening with Gazza” at Newcastle’s 02 City Hall.He told the 2,000-strong audience: “I played a game against Milan and I scored and got man of the match.Read More on Sport”We had a game the next Sunday and the manager said, ‘Gazza you’re not playing’.”He said, ‘The president wants you to play against Diego Maradona in Seville in a friendly on Tuesday’.”I said, ‘Am I f***. I am playing against Juventus.’ “So you know what I did? I f** off to EuroDisney on my own.Most read in Football”All I can remember is I headbutted Mickey Mouse, kicked Pluto up the a***, and had a fight with Donald Duck. Roy Keane told Paul Gascoigne ‘Gazza, stop it’ after England legend taunted Man Utd icon over his ‘wife'”My dad said to me, ‘F*** EuroDisney? Go and play that game’.”Gazza had a change of heart and caught a flight to Seville for the November 1992 match which ended 1-1 and was hoping for a £120,000 pay day.He had the audience in fits of laughter as he told how he downed more drinks on the plane and said: “I got to the dressing room and the lads knew I was p*ssed. “”I go down the tunnel and Diego Maradona is standing there. “I said, ‘Diego f***ing hell I’m p*ssed.’ He said, ‘It’s OK Gazza, so am I.’ I go down the tunnel and Diego Maradona is standing there. I said, ‘Diego f***ing hell I’m p*ssed.’ He said, ‘It’s OK Gazza, so am I Paul Gascoigne”I don’t know how but I scored a f***ing unbelievable goal.”I did the press conference which didn’t go down too well.”Lazio then said they weren’t giving me 120 grand, they were taking 40 grand from my wages.”You know what I did? I f** off to the airport and went back to EuroDisney.” Gazza, who scored six goals in 43 appearances with Lazio, made a quip that he was only drinking water before the show. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe told the audience: “By the way this is water so if you want to take a photo you’ll make f** all from the newspapers.”And if you do, we’ll go halfers.” More

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      Premier League legend, 46, looks like he hasn’t aged a day as he scores screamer in charity match

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      A PREMIER LEAGUE legend rolled back the years to score a screamer in a charity match.James Beattie was joined by ex-Prem stars Theo Walcott, Morgan Schneiderlin and Matt Le Tissier in the Southampton Legends game against current boss Russell Martin’s XI.Former Premier League striker James Beattie bagged a worldie at St Mary’sThe 46-year-old hardly celebrated after proving age is just a number before the Saints Legends went on to lose on penaltiesSt Mary’s played host to two teams of former footballing stars, pulled together by the likes of Glenn Cockerill – and current gaffer Martin himself. But Martin’s XI, mostly made up of retired Norwich City stars, needed penalties to beat the Saints Legends following a 4-4 draw on Sunday.And Southampton icon Beattie proved he’s still got it after hammering a sublime strike into the top corner from 20 yards.The ex-Stoke City striker – wearing the same No9 he donned as a Saint – patiently waited for Shane Long to offload it.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe 46-year-old then perfectly curled the ball into the net past 51-year-old Jimmy Walker, who had earlier saved a Rickie Lambert penalty, with 15 minutes remaining.Fans were left stunned as one said: “Class is permanent 😇”Beattie briefly reduced the deficit to 3-2 before competition winner Craig Swanborough had his big moment, scoring from close range to restore the two-goal advantage for Martin’s XI.Andrew Surman pulled another one back before spot-kick specialist Le Tissier scored a contentious 91st minute penalty to bring penalties.Most read in FootballBeattie spent eight years at Southampton, scoring 68 goalsFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWalcott, who retired in 2023 after departing St Mary’s, scored an unstoppable equaliser with his own first-half wonder goal from 30 yards.The former Arsenal star then whipped out Marcus Rashford’s signature celebration – where he points to his temple – after promising a local child he’d do so.BBC pundit comes dressed as Gareth Southgate for England’s Euro 2024 clash against SwitzerlandWhen visiting a local school in Southampton, Walcott asked the youngster, after inviting him to the charity game: “When I score, and I will score, what do you want me to do?”To which the schoolboy named Cam responded: “The Marcus Rashford.”The former England international was named Man of the Match as he rolled back the years in front of 7,000 fans.The game was played to raise funds for various charities, including the Saints Foundation.Walcott pulled out Marcus Rashford’s signature celebration in dedication to a local fanIn the shootout, Saints boss Martin stepped up first and scored, setting the tone for his team.Before heroes Walcott and Beattie both missed their penalties in the shootout to give the away side a 4-2 shootout victory.Martin, 38, actually started the game himself from centre-back.The Prem manager played the pantomime villain as he was booed every time he touched it in the early stages, which peaked when he slipped over less than five minutes in. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was hauled off after 60 minutes and limped across the dugout to meet young fans, who rapidly amassed an army on the advertising boards.Martin will return to manage Southampton against Leicester when the Prem returns on Saturday.Russell Martin acted as a player-coach for his side that beat the Saints Legends on penalties over the weekend More

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      Love cheat Kyle Walker ‘shows he’s a changed man’ after marriage scandal as he promotes Salvation Army event

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      LOVE cheat Kyle Walker is on his best behaviour off the pitch — as he flies the flag for The Salvation Army.The Man City star, 34, was joined by ex-Wales striker John Hartson, 49, at a football tournament staged by the charity.Kyle Walker promotes a Salvation Army event with fellow footballer John HartsonCredit: PP.Walker has recently been allowed back into his family home after it was revealed he was unfaithfulCredit: GettyThursday’s event in Manchester aimed to raise awareness of homelessness and mental health.It comes after Walker was allowed back home by wife Annie Kilner after he fathered two kids with Lauryn Goodman.He was allowed back just over three weeks ago and is said to be “working on his marriage”.A source said: “Walker’s really trying to give something back and show he’s a changed man.READ MORE ON KYLE WALKER“He’s been in the bad books for so long and wants to show he’s learned from his mistakes.“Walker was all smiles at the charity event and meeting the players meant so much to them.”Hartson, 49, presented the trophy to winning side The Orchard, from Bradford, and spoke to players about his career and own struggles battling cancer and a gambling addiction.He said: “I thoroughly enjoyed today. The standard of football has been great, they’ve played seven or eight games, and their fitness levels are so good.Most read in Football“The camaraderie is great, there’s a lot of respect for each other.“People have been sharing their stories with me, some who have lost their way at some stage in their life but are working really hard to get back on track.Kyle Walker moves back in with wife Annie Kilner after fathering second child with ex“It’s been great that The Salvation Army put this special day on. I think the guys really appreciate it.“For that one day everyone can forget what’s going on outside.”Hartson spoke to players about his career and own struggles battling cancer and gambling addictionCredit: Getty Images – GettyKyle and Annie Kilner have been together since they were teenagersCredit: Refer to CaptionThe England icon fathered two kids with Lauryn Goodman behind Annie’s back More

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      Middlesbrough coach Grant Leadbitter hoping to save lives as he backs cause close to his heart on Sunderland return

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      GRANT LEADBITTER uniquely enjoys legendary status at both Sunderland and Middlesbrough – but he will be wearing much more important colours ahead of tomorrow’s derby.The 38-year-old came through the ranks at his boyhood Black Cats and played a huge role under Roy Keane in their 2007 promotion campaign.Grant Leadbitter captained Middlesbrough to promotion in 2016Credit: GettyThe star enjoys legendary status at both Boro and SunderlandCredit: PA:Empics SportHaving followed the Irishman to Ipswich, he returned to the region in 2012 with Boro and captained them to the Premier League in 2016.Leadbitter headed back to his first love Sunderland two years later and became the first player since Bobby Kerr in 1973 to lift a trophy for the club at Wembley when they won the Football League Trophy.The much-loved midfielder hung up his boots in 2021 but is now back at Boro as Michael Carrick’s first-team coach.As he prepares to head to the Stadium of Light and to the spot where his late father’s ashes are buried under the pitch, Leadbitter is now backing something else very close to his heart.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe is a patron of the If U Care Share Inside Out campaign that encourages people to talk by ‘getting what’s on the inside out’.Fans will spot players from both teams wearing the If U Care Share Inside Out t-shirts in the warm-up before the lunchtime showdown in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day.The idea is the brainchild of the Chester-le-Street based mental health and suicide prevention charity If U Care Share.The charity was founded by Matthew Smith and his family in 2005 after his brother Daniel O’Hare’s death by suicide and it has provided prevention advice and support to families affected by suicide. Most read in ChampionshipLeadbitter said: “It’s a very important cause to me and a lot of people from the North East. “Dan’s family started the charity in his memory and his younger brothers Matthew and Ben have dedicated themselves to raising awareness.“In memory of Daniel, we are hoping to help other people, and that is so important. It’s about making sure no one else takes their own life and trying to get the statistics down.Roy Keane made £800 off Sunderland players but lost dressing room with training ground trick that immediately backfired“Both ourselves and Sunderland promote the charity every year and it’s all about creating awareness.“On Saturday, there will be nearly 45,000 at the Stadium of Light with a lot more people watching at home, and if we can deliver a message, even if it’s to just one person, we could save another precious life.”Last month Matthew completed a 700 mile to every Premier League ground to raise vital funds for the charity, running from Bournemouth, across the south coast, through the seven London clubs, before a gruelling leg to Ipswich, followed by the Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, before landing at St. James’ Park less than three weeks later.The aim is to raise £135,000 – with 135 being the number of people such as family, friends, work colleagues, health and emergency professionals – who are impacted when one person takes their own life.If U Care Share co-founder Matthew added: “We would like to thank Sunderland and Middlesbrough football clubs for their continued support for the Inside Out campaign and giving such prominent backing to a simple message which saves lives.”Visit ifucareshare.co.uk for more info.If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.Players from both teams will wear these t-shirts pre-matchCredit: MFC More

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      Danny Simpson reunites with Wayne Rooney in charity game as Prem winner eyes boxing fight with Man Utd legend

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      DANNY SIMPSON reunited with Wayne Rooney on the football pitch – after previously eyeing a fight with his team-mate.Simpson – who won the Premier League title in 2016 with Leicester – crossed over to boxing after retiring from football. Wayne Rooney and Danny Simpson during their Man Utd daysCredit: GettyHe drew with YouTuber Danny Aarons over four rounds in a Misfits Boxing main event in Dublin. In the build up to the bout Simpson was probed on facing other potential footballers including Manchester United legend Rooney.Simpson, 37, told iFL TV: “I’m seeing him next Saturday because we’ve got a charity game at Old Trafford against Celtic. “Listen, I’d have a go with Wazza. He’s a boxer, I know he is. He’s been around it, everyone’s gotta back themselves, so why not?”READ MORE IN BOXINGSimpson – who came up the United ranks during Rooney’s Old Trafford prime – lined up with the ex-England captain against ex-Celtic stars.He posed for a picture with Rooney and Phil Bardsley and said: “Getting some boxing tips off these 2 legends before our game.”Rooney, 38, himself was in shock talks to fight in a Misfits bout but instead focused on management after taking the Plymouth job.He used to box as a youngster and was infamously knocked out by Bardsley in a drunken kitchen spar – which he later mocked himself in a celebration.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMisfits – co-founded by YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI and his manager Mams Taylor – welcomes celebrity-style crossover bouts. And Simpson was the first former footballer to make the move – but he revealed others at tempted to do the same. He said: “I’m not going to say the names now, I’ve had a few people messaging me last few days. Hopefully they’ll be more now after seeing that. “I had a lot of lads from Leicester in the WhatsApp group so hopefully everyone’s seen it and hopefully they fancy it and they can all come along.”Danny Aarons and Simpson drewCredit: SportsfileRooney was once knocked out in a drunken spar with Phil BardsleyRooney mocked his KO in an infamous celebrationCredit: Mark Robinson – The SunRooney with Simpson and BardsleyCredit: @dannysimpsonDanny Simpson fought to SPLIT DRAW by YouTuber Danny Aarons with rematch AGREED More