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    I sold Lamine Yamal trading card for a life-changing amount – my wife doesn’t think it’s a silly hobby now

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    SPORTS trading cards may seem like a silly hobby to some, but for those who know what they are looking for it is becoming a life-changing industry.And that was exactly what happened to Aaron Morgan after he packed a rare Lamine Yamal 2023/24 Topps Chrome UCC SuperFractor.Aaron Morgan found an incredibly rare Lamine Yamal cardCredit: Aaron MorganHe then sold it for £80,000Credit: Aaron MorganAaron, from Melbourne, Australia, had booked himself a £147 ($300 Australian dollars) spot for a Topps Chrome box break with Trident Collectables.But the 35-year-old electrician, who has always been a keen card collector after starting out with Pokemon cards, ended up pulling out a huge Yamal Topps card.The card was graded as a gem mint 10 by the Professional Sports Authenticator before it went to sale with Godlin auctions.Aaron actually missed the opening of the card because he was sleeping due to the time difference, but said he was flooded with messages when he woke up.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking exclusively to SunSport, he said: “And I didn’t actually watch it live, I was asleep in bed.”Yeah, well, my first thought when I woke up with all the messages, I was like, I don’t know, they didn’t actually tell me what the card was.”So I had to go back and watch it. “And then I saw the card and I was like, OK, that’s a pretty expensive card, but I had no idea what it would be worth.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAaron admitted he was expecting the card to sell for just under £10,000 ($20,000 AUD).He then revealed he turned down offers of £12,000 ($25,000) and £32,000 ($65,000) before committing the card to auction.I went to the UK’s biggest football trading card show – watch how to spot value in your collectionsAnd that leap of faith was rewarded as the card bidding was up to nearly £50,000 ($100,000 AUD) after only a few days.The winning bid saw the card sell for a staggering £80,000 ($103,000 USD – $163,000 AUD).Aaron’s wife had actually taken more of an interest in the cards despite originally not thinking much of the hobby.On her reaction, Aaron said: “Well, she doesn’t think it’s a silly little hobby now. So that’s pretty good.”She was wrapped, she was like you’re kidding? And then she was watching the auction and she’d come in to tell me there’s been another bid and I wasn’t even watching it.”Aaron revealed his previous record for selling sports trading cards was a relatively humble £5,000 ($10,000 AUD) on a triple order of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez.On his plans for the money, Aaron said: “No I haven’t spent any of the money yet, (I will) probably on buying more cards.”But no, me and my partner are currently looking for a house. So it’s going to go a long way and we can probably get an extra bedroom on the house.”It should be nice because property is pretty expensive in Australia at the moment.”The sports trading card industry is in the middle of a massive surge in growth.In 2023 it was estimated the industry was worth around £34billion and would grow to around £78bn by 2027.Aaron added: “Well I’m glad I started collecting now, it’s great for the hobby. You can see the excitement and it’s not just one age, one gender, one anything, anyone can collect these cards.Aaron’s impressive card collection includes more Yamal rookie cardsCredit: Aaron MorganHe is also collecting baseball cards and banking on the players’ future successCredit: Aaron MorganAaron said he is glad he is collecting now with the sports trading card industry set to grow to £78billion in 2027Credit: Aaron Morgan”In the US they are like $30. So you can just go into a shop that sells cards, buy a box for $30 and then you can change your life, and it’s just fun as well.”As well as football and Pokemon cards, Aaron is also a keen collector of cards from baseball, basketball and Formula 1, revealing he reckons he has more than 5,000 cards in his collection at home.On cards he is keeping an eye on, he said: “So I’ve collected a lot of baseball rookies. “A lot of Wembys (Victor Wembanyama). So I’m banking on them having a great career…”I’ve been buying a lot of Jason Dominguez at the moment.”He was a rookie last year, so I’m hoping when the baseball season starts up he’s going to have a good year because I think he’s a pretty good player.”Also I’m still collecting Lamine Yamal rookies. “They’re not as crazy as the one I sold, but I’ve got a nice image variation from Topps Merlin product that is numbered to 25 and I sent it to PSA and it got a gem mint 10.”Asides from cards, Aaron and his wife also like to collect F1 memorabilia, with his wife being a huge fan of George Russell – even buying a signed photo and VIP helmet with a written message from the Mercedes driver given out at Silverstone. While Aaron and his wife are keeping the Yamal money to one side for their future home, they will be attending the season opening F1 Grand Prix in Melbourne.Aaron also revealed he will be in attendance at CollectFest, a festival for all collectables, taking place in the summer which is expecting as many as 10,000 fans to turn up.London has its own version of CollectFest, the London Card Show, which takes place at Sandown Racecourse in Surrey.READ MORE SUN STORIESCards from various series, including Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic: The Gathering can also be sold for incredible sums.A rare Jackie Robinson rookie card is in line to be sold for more than £310,000 next week after hitting auction.The collection includes F1 cars models, helmets and cardsCredit: Aaron MorganAaron has around 5,000 cards in his collectionCredit: Aaron MorganHe and his wife also have a number of other collectablesCredit: Aaron MorganAaron started collecting when he was very youngCredit: Aaron Morgan More

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      Sir Dave Brailsford questioning what he’s got himself into as he realises true extent of Man Utd disaster

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE can make all the cuts he wants — and the latest involves Manchester United’s training-ground canteen.It is understood that lunch for all but first-team players has been reduced to soup and sandwiches — and that includes coaches and analysts.Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s right hand man Sir Dave Brailsford is wondering what he has got himself intoCredit: PAThe Ineos chiefs want to bin off many of Man Utd’s flops, but no one will take themCredit: ReutersThings have gone from bad to worse since Ratcliffe took charge just over a year agoCredit: GettyMeanwhile, this month’s FA Youth Cup 5–1 quarter-final win over Chelsea, which traditionally would have been staged at Old Trafford, was played at Leigh Sports Village for a saving of £8,000.But the cuts he cannot make concern the majority of the rabble that saved a point at Everton but almost no pride despite coming back from a two-goal deficit created by Beto and Abdoulaye Doucoure.Manager Ruben Amorim has already declared he is in charge of “the worst” team in United’s history.But against a resurgent Toffees outfit inspired by former Red Devils boss David Moyes and almost certainly denied a 93rd-minute penalty victory by a VAR call that Ratcliffe’s No 2 Sir Dave Brailsford might describe as a ‘marginal gain’, this was the worst of the worst.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte produced stunners to earn a point but United, before Moyes was sacked 11 years ago, were never this bad.Plan A for Ratcliffe would be to dump most of them, if nothing else to save salary costs.Because you would not get back even half of the staggering near-£500million transfer outlay on Saturday’s awful starting side.But why would Casemiro, aged 33 and playing like a midfield OAP, go?Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe is on £350,000 a week and has just declared that he wants to stay until his contract runs out at the end of next season.Of course he would say that. No sane club is going to touch this burnt-out wreck of a midfielder who once gloried in five Champions Leagues triumphs with Real Madrid.Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey gives verdict on Everton’s overturned penalty against Man UtdNot even the moneymen of the Saudi Pro League would go anywhere near paying him that kind of cash — and he surely knows it.Striker Rasmus Hojlund cost an initial £64m and he can trouser £85,000 a week until 2028.He has not hit the net in 16 straight appearances, is completely out of his depth, and even a League One team might doubt paying him even £5,000 a week.The list of so–called stars earning money as ridiculous as that spot-kick intervention by VAR Matt Donohue and referee Andy Madley’s TV-replay-change-of-mind goes on and on.If any player illustrates the financial hold that Amorim’s crop of pretenders have over the club, then that is surely centre-back Harry Maguire.He, along with Matthijs de Ligt, was guilty of pulling down Ashley Young for what should have been a stitched-on penalty.Man Utd ratings vs EvertonMANCHESTER UNITED fought back from two goals down to draw against Everton at Goodison ParkThe Red Devils were slammed as “embarrassing” by Rio Ferdinand after failing 2-0 down in the first half.But they fought back late on thanks to a stunning Bruno Fernandes free-kick and volley from Manuel Ugarte, who bagged his first goal since his summer arrival from PSG.Amorim’s men were then lucky to escape a penalty in the final moments after VAR overturned the decision.SunSport’s Ken Lawrence has given his ratings of the Manchester United team…Andre Onana – 7United needed him with his game-head on, and his 93rd-minute stop saved a point.Noussair Mazraoui 69′ – 4Looked seriously uncomfortable on the right side of the back three – forced there because of a defensive injury crisisHarry Maguire – 4Out-jumped by Doucoure as the midfielder grabbed Everton’s second and was generally all over the place.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Nowhere for Beto’s opener, completely missing attempted clearance and got away with a 93rd-minute penalty call.Diogo Dalot – 5At least shows willing. Which is more than could be said for some of his team mates at Goodison.Manuel Ugarte – 7Spent most of the game stranded in United’s midfield morass but salvation came with a brilliant strike.Casemiro 62′ – 2The Brazilian is beginning to look like the world’s oldest 32-year-old —he’s become a genuine irrelevance.Patrick Dorgu – 6Made a determined start down the left flank but that enthusiasm was slowly but surely sucked out of him.Bruno Fernandes – 8His free kick was genuine class and once he was dropped deeper started controlling the game.Joshua Zirkzee – 4At £36.5M you would expect an element of ball control but the Dutchman used as a joint No 10 just looks lost.Rasmus Hojlund 69′ – 3Not so much a desperate Dane, more a despairing one although it would help if he had some support.Subs:Alejandro Garnacho 62′ – 7Injected some desperately needed pace and passion. Leny Yoro 69′ – 6Should have been on much earlier.Chido Obi-Martin 69′ – 5The 17-year-old has a presence for sure.But in 2023, he refused to reduce his weekly wage after West Ham bid £20m for him.The former captain is on a one–year extension handed to him last month and is paid £195,000 a week.But Maguire, 31, would have been gone 18 months ago — except United refused to stump up the £15m he is understood to have wanted for leaving.Ratcliffe, who invested £1.03billion to take over the running of the football side of the club a year ago, must be wondering what he got himself into.SunSport understands Brailsford is now asking that very question.For there is no Plan B and Amorim is seemingly hell-bent on destroying his reputation for the sake of a 3–4–3 point of principle.United are not in a relegation crisis now but, with this lot, they will be next season.They owe £1bn, Amorim knows that if he wants to buy he must sell first — good luck with that — and, worst of all, under Ratcliffe’s leadership the club is facing an identity crisis.Moyes, sacked as United boss in 2014, will soon be able to indulge himself at a far different club to the semi-skint one he first left for Old Trafford.The new 52,888-seater Bramley-Moore Dock stadium will bring in an extra £80m a year, while new owners The Friedkin Group are worth £10bn and Everton are debt-free.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis summer, Moyes will be buying big while his former club are stuck with a collection of expensive fakes they cannot sell.The irony of all that will surely amuse him, even if he was spitting feathers following the penalty debacle that probably cost him a fifth Prem win in six games. 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      Chelsea slap huge transfer valuation on Trevoh Chalobah after recall from Crystal Palace

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      CHELSEA want a stunning £40million for centre-half Trevoh Chalobah after his recall from Crystal Palace.The Stamford Bridge money men expect the huge fee for the defender.Trevoh Chalobah has been recalled from his loan spell at Crystal Palace by ChelseaCredit: PABut the defender could be sold if a club meets the Blues £50m price tagCredit: GettyHe is now available to play for Blues boss Enzo Maresca following the termination of his loan in South London.Chalobah, who made 14 appearances for Palace, could yet play regularly for Chelsea this season.But if anyone hits the cash target then he is likely to go.Palace are unwilling to meet the figure and pay the 25-year-old’s wages, which are close to £7m a year.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLChalobah came through the club’s Cobham academy before establishing himself as a firm favourite of Thomas Tuchel.He continued to be an important squad player under Graham Potter and interim Frank Lampard.However, he played just 17 times under Mauricio Pochettino before he was sent out on loan last summer after he was told he had no future with the Blues.But following injuries to Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile, Chalobah was recalled to his parent club.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSSpeaking about his loan termination, Palace boss Oliver Glasner said: “I’m not sure disappointing is the right word. Trevoh had a great time with us.“When you make a loan deal it is usually win-win for everyone, but now Chelsea are the biggest winners because they get a player back who scored three goals and is in much better shape than when he arrived.Erling Haaland’s salary is only ninth biggest in football with Chelsea flop Koulibaly earning more than Man City star“I want to say thanks to Trevoh for his professionalism and for what he invested. “He is a very good player and an even better human. We had a great time together and I wish him all the best at Chelsea.”Chelsea’s next game sees them take on Wolves on Monday evening.Chelsea player ratings vs BournemouthCHELSEA failed to win for their fourth Prem outing in a row as they drew 2-2 with Bournemouth.Having taken the lead through Cole Palmer, things went very wrong in the second half.Justin Kluivert scored from the spot after a poor challenge from Moise Caicedo led to the penalty. Antoine Semenyo then put the Cherries in front.But up stepped Reece James to fire in a brilliant 95th minute penalty and salvage a point.Here’s how the players rated…Robert Sanchez – 5His (or Enzo Maresca’s) insistence on playing the “riskiest pass in football” almost cost his side in the first half, but he wasn’t caught out on this occasion. Couldn’t do an awful lot about either of the goals, a pretty average performance.Moises Caicedo – 3Was solid in the first half if not a little fortunate not to be booked for a few “tactical” fouls. However, he got caught out in the second 45 and gave away a penalty through a poorly timed tackle on Semenyo. Not the kind of performance we’ve become accustomed to seeing from him as his passes too often went astray.Josh Acheampong – 5Made a few good blocks and tackles in the first half, but was easily beaten by Semenyo before he smashed home the goal that put Bournemouth in the lead. Looked a little inexperienced out there, but you can tell he has quality – was taken off for Tosin in the second half shortly after the goal, who you would imagine will take the starting spot going forward.Levi Colwill – 6Imperious in the air and across the ground in the first half. Didn’t do a lot wrong truth be told, but no clean sheet cost him a higher score.Marc Cucurella – 6Stepped into his tackles well and was solid throughout the game, keeping David Brooks quiet on the right for Bournemouth. Wasn’t as influential in an attacking sense as we have seen him be this season, but still did a decent job.Romeo Lavia – 5Dominant in midfield in the first half, and was brilliant in transition, looking like a master of his craft. Unfortunately, a second-half mistake saw him caught out which led to the Bournemouth penalty before he was then booked for a late tackle. Was taken off shortly after he was booked and replaced by Reece James.Enzo Fernández (c) – 6Worked well as he had done previously when given the license to roam forward, knowing he had Lavia and Caicedo behind him. Bournemouth’s midfield had no answer to him with the ball at his feet, but as for many of the Blues, he was much quieter in the second half.Noni Madueke – 6Arguably deserved a first-half assist after he left a defender on the floor with a mazy run from the right-hand side, but Nicolas Jackson fluffed his lines in front of goal. Continued his good work on the ball in the second half and generally created some good chances that weren’t finished.Cole Palmer – 8Looked like he was out to impress from the start, with a cheeky nutmeg followed by a Lampard vs Hull-esque dink early on which didn’t come off. This was all before the 12th minute where he sat interim goalkeeper Mark Travers on his backside with a fake shot before slotting home for the opening goal. He created good chances too for Jackson, but faded pretty heavily after his goal.Jadon Sancho – 4Two nutmegs in quick succession was the highlight of his first half, but he was pretty quiet throughout the 90 minutes.Nicolas Jackson – 6His first half performance would have had fans raving about how he is the second coming of Didier Drogba. But his second half reminded us of why he’s not, with two huge bites at the Cherries missed that ultimately cost his side.SUBSReece James (Romeo Lavia, 56) – 8Made the perfect comeback from his injury woes, with a rocket of a free-kick guided into the bottom right corner. Looked strong and composed on the ball after his introduction.Tosin Adarabioyo (Josh Acheampong, 71) – 7Brought a bit more presence and leadership to a Chelsea team that looked as though it was lacking exactly that tonight. Had a good header saved by Travers at the death, you’d imagine he will be starting against Wolves.Joao Felix (Moises Caicedo, 80) – 6Did really well with limited minutes on the pitch after being bought on. A tame effort on goal was saved by the Bournemouth keeper, but it was his mazy dribbling that won the free-kick that James fired home to equalise.Pedro Neto (Noni Madueke, 80) – 5Didn’t get long enough to properly warm into the game and Chelsea didn’t find him enough, could probably count his touches on your fingers. More

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      Liverpool and Newcastle set for Bryan Mbeumo transfer battle with Brentford hotshot seen as potential Salah replacement

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      LIVERPOOL and Newcastle are set to battle it out in a race for one of the Premier League’s hottest properties.The current league leaders and the Geordie giants are both tracking Bryan Mbeumo – whose form for Brentford this season has been electrifying.Bryan Mbeumo is a transfer target for both Liverpool and NewcastleCredit: PAEddie Howe has long been an admirer of the forward, who has scored eight goals in 11 Premier League starts this season.However, the Cameroonian hitman has now caught the attention of Arne Slot.He regards the Brentford forward as a brilliant option for Liverpool due to the versatility he offers.Like ex-cult hero Sadio Mane, the 25-year-old would be able to comfortably fit into any of the front three roles at Anfield.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLiverpool have been scouting the forward all season and are now weighing up a summer move for the player.He’s even seen as a potential replacement for Mo Salah – whose future at Liverpool remains unclear.But the Merseysiders won’t have things all their own way.Scouts from St. James’ Park have also been watching the player, who Howe is believed to regard as his number one target.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSunSport understands they’d even be willing to offer Callum Wilson as a potential makeweight in a deal should Brentford be willing to sell the £50million-rated player.A move for the Indomitable Lions star was mooted in the summer.’He bottled it,’ squeals Neville as Carragher gives updated title predictionHowever, a disappointing summer window on Tyneside followed with the club adding just Lloyd Kelly and William Osula as senior outfield players. They may reignite their interest in Mbeumo in January, but the Bees will be very reluctant to see one of their key men leave the club during the season.It’s also likely Newcastle will have to part with around £50m to sign him.Mbeumo’s stunning start to the campaign has helped limit the effects of Ivan Toney’s move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli. Toney moved to Saudi Arabia in the final few days of the summer window with the Bees netting £40m from his sale.Brentford manager Thomas Frank admitted in September that he expected Mbeumo to leave the club sooner rather than later following his blistering start to the season.He said: “He was our biggest miss for four months last year, even with Toney out.”He was our key player and has added another layer this season with five goals in six games. READ MORE SUN STORIES”That’s incredible and he’s creating chances. He’s a top player. I’m convinced he will play for a bigger club. I’d buy him if I was at a bigger club.“We convinced him to stay and he’s very happy. All our players might need to leave us one day but a lot of them are happy because we have a top environment, with good people. We push each other.”Transfer fees scrapped Q&A: How landmark ruling could mean NFL-style trades and stars suing for millionsFORMER Chelsea, Arsenal and Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra has won his landmark case at the European Court of Justice.SunSport’s Martin Lipton explains what it was all about – and what it might mean for the future of football…What was the case about?Diarra argued Fifa’s transfer rules were illegal after the world body backed Lokomotiv Moscow’s claim that he had broken his contract by refusing to train with them.Is that it?No. Belgian club Charleroi wanted to sign Diarra but were told they would have to pay the money he was fined by Moscow, while Fifa refused to issue an International Transfer Certificate unless they coughed up.Okay, so what does the ruling mean?Theoretically players will have the right to break their contracts and switch clubs without a fee changing hands – just like any employee in any other industry.Hang on – does that mean the END of transfer fees?Potentially, yes. Although players would have to want to move.We would basically end up with a US-style “collective bargaining” model where players would be free to move within transfer windows without impunity.Clubs might be able to “trade” players – swap deals – but with no extra cash changing hands.Is everybody agreed about this?Absolutely not. Fifa claimed the ruling “only puts in question two paragraphs of two articles” of its transfer regulations.Yet the Judges said the current rules were “prohibited” under EU law and “anti-competitive” as they “limit the freedom of action” of players to change employer.Read SunSport’s full Q&A with football on the brink of the biggest shake-up in 30 years… More

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      Crystal Palace supremo eyeing shock takeover of EFL side if he sells £230m Eagles stake after missing out on Everton

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      JOHN TEXTOR is eyeing a shock move for Watford if he sells his stake in Crystal Palace.The American businessman failed in a bid to buy Everton.John Textor is looking to buy Watford if he sells his Crystal Palace stakeCredit: GettyBut he is pushing ahead with plans to add another English side to his multi-club operation.Hornets’ Italian owner Gino Pozzo put ten per cent of the club on the market last summer and is open to offers for the rest of his shares.Textor, 59, has held preliminary talks about using shares in his investment company Eagle Football to buy into Watford.The Championship side are valued at between £150-175million by Pozzo.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTextor has spoken to potential investors about joining a consortium and acting as an operating partner, given his experience of running clubs.In addition to his 45 per cent stake in Palace, he also owns Lyon, Brazilian league leaders Botafogo and Belgium’s RWD Molenbeek.Watford appeal to him as they are already part of a multi-club group with Serie A side Udinese.Textor has been trying to sell his shares in Palace since February due to a stand-off with the club’s other owners — chairman Steve Parish and fellow Americans Josh Harris and David Blitzer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSInvestment group Sportsbank, led by British Eagles fans Zechariah  Janjua and Navshir Jaffer, are understood to have made a bid.Harris and Blitzer are interested in buying out Textor, depending on price, set at around £230m by Textor.Visit the restaurant serving tasty food at affordable prices just steps away from historic Premier League ground More

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      Tottenham can beat Arsenal with Trent-like secret weapon – if they don’t shoot themselves in the foot, says ex-Spurs ace

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      STEPHEN CARR knows what it is like to play for an uncompromising, hell-for-leather Tottenham manager – and does not think Ange Postecoglou fits that profile.Sure, the Aussie favours attack over defence and his team do seem to have a habit of “shooting themselves in the foot” at the back, according to Carr.Stephen Carr reckons Ange Postecoglou will adapt to the Arsenal challengeCredit: GettyHe believes Postecoglou would be willing change approachCredit: AlamyBut the Irishman does not think the current Spurs chief is as unwilling to adapt his philosophy as Ossie Ardiles was in the 90s.Carr racked up 272 appearances in 11 seasons for Tottenham, the first of which he played under gung-ho Ardiles in 1993-94.And though he expects Postecoglou to go at an Arsenal missing three key men in Sunday’s North London derby, he believes the 59-year-old is capable of tweaking his approach.Carr told SunSport in association with igaming software solutions: “I think he will adapt.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“He will have learnt from playing them last year (when Arsenal raced into a 3-0 lead at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and won the game 3-2).“This is a good time to play them. Declan Rice is suspended and he is pivotal in midfield. Martin Odegaard, I can’t see him being fit. They’re two huge losses for them.“I played under Ossie Ardiles. Ossie would never, ever change.“Ange is not that severe, but I still think he will go at Arsenal.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“It’s about finding a balance. He’s an experienced manager, I don’t think he just goes gung-ho, we’re attacking and that’s it. I don’t think that’s ever the gameplan.“But they seem to shoot themselves in the foot a bit.”Fans say ‘I NEED that’ after video of Tottenham’s fancy football boot cleaner steals show in Pedro Porro featureCarr, 48, was a quality attacking full-back in his day and would have loved to have played in Postecoglou’s system – though he admits the space left in behind the Spurs’ defence would have been a worry.Postecoglou’s attractive style and charisma captured the imagination of supporters beyond just the Tottenham fanbase when he first arrived last summer.But a poor end to the campaign and a patchy start to this one means questions will be asked if his side lose convincingly to their arch-rivals this weekend.Carr is a big fan of the ex-Celtic chief but insists avoiding defeat is a must.Lee Carsley’s former Ireland team-mate added: “It is early in the season. But I do think it’s important he gets a result and doesn’t lose.“I’ve played enough derby games, if fans go home and don’t lose, they’re happy.“It’s a big game for him, he’ll know that.”Pedro Porro has become an essential part of Postecoglou’s approach and is arguably Spurs’ most creative player, despite being a right-back.Pedro Porro can be Spurs’ secret weaponCredit: GettyCarr believes Porro can have a similar impact to Trent Alexander-Arnold at LiverpoolCredit: GettyCarr sees similarities to another full-back with a wand of a right foot who took centre stage for England against Finland on Tuesday night.The ex-Newcastle and Birmingham defender added: “Porro reminds me of Trent Alexander-Arnold on the ball.“People hammer him saying he doesn’t do this, he doesn’t do that, but he creates the most chances on the pitch. Porro is the same.“I love watching him. His talent on the ball is phenomenal and it has to be utilised.“Will you give up a bit to utilise it? Yeah, you will.“I played with David Ginola, he would never run back but he would win the game for you. That’s the way it is.“It’s the way it’s changing. Full-backs do get involved a hell of a lot more now, moving inside and up front.“He’s a great footballer, a great passer of the ball, settled in now and he can only get better and better.”Spurs fans are desperate for their 16-year trophy drought to end, meaning Wednesday’s Carabao Cup trip to Coventry has nearly as much importance as Sunday’s clash with the old enemyAsked if Postecoglou could end the long wait, Carr, who won the League Cup with Spurs in 1999, added: “He can, he’s proven that before.“He’ll be confident he can win a trophy, without a shadow of a doubt.READ MORE SUN STORIES“You just need that little bit of luck at times. There’s a lot of games coming up this year.“There’s no reason why it can’t end. Their squad is good enough to win a trophy. The league? No. The cups? Yeah. He can end it. But it’s not easy.” More

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      Team GB boxer emotionally torn apart and battling depression after Olympics 2024 robbery

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      DELICIOUS ORIE has been emotionally torn apart and is still battling     the depression that engulfed him after he was robbed by Olympic  boxing judges.Orie hasn’t yet recovered from that intense sense of injustice he felt in Paris last month.Great Britain’s Delicious Orie, right, was devastated after losing to Davit Chaloyan during the Men’s +92kg final in ParisCredit: PAHe said ‘I’ve never suffered depression in my life before’Credit: GettyDJ, as he likes to be called, won Commonwealth Games and European Championship golds.And Great Britain’s super-heavyweight was a favourite to become Olympic champion.The smell from sewage in the Seine may have been unpleasant but there was a far greater stench in the boxing arena.The XY chromosomes controversy over Algerian Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting — allowed to compete in the women’s event despite previously failing gender tests — and some disturbing judges’ scorecards saw to that.READ MORE IN BOXINGOrie wasn’t at his best fighting Davit Chaloyan yet was given the first round by all five judges.The second and third rounds were much closer but DJ and his team were dumbfounded as he was ruled a 3-2 loser.Orie was distraught and is struggling to come to terms with that dodgy defeat to the Armenian.When I tracked Orie down this week, on holiday with his parents in Thailand, he was pleased to unburden himself.Most read in BoxingThough he was 5,000 miles away, I could feel his pain when he said: “It’s going to be a very long time before I get what happened to me in Paris out of my system.“I just can’t stop thinking about it.Ten things from the Olympics closing ceremony you may have missed“Knowing my Olympic boxing history, I know it has happened to much better fighters than me — Roy Jones Jr in Seoul and Floyd Mayweather Jr in Atlanta being the most famous victims.“But I couldn’t believe it when my opponent’s hand was raised — I felt sick to my stomach as if I’d been hit by a low blow from Mike Tyson.“It took eight hard years preparing to win gold, then all my dreams were just shattered.“I’ve never suffered depression in my life before — I just can’t get it out of my mind and my whole world seemed to have collapsed.“I’ve taken a lot of punches, been dropped in sparring, been really wounded as an athlete.I couldn’t believe it when my opponent’s hand was raised — I felt sick to my stomach as if I’d been hit by a low blow from Mike Tyson.Delicious OrieSunSport“But this is by far the worst thing I’ve had to go through — nothing has hurt me as much as this.”Orie is 27 and won’t want to stay amateur for another four years to try to make it to the Los Angeles Games.Not least because it’s uncertain if boxing will be included for 2028.He could turn pro — or quit boxing altogether and rely on his first-class honours degree in economics from Aston University to earn a living.Having failed to get an Olympic medal, DJ can’t expect to be offered a lucrative promotional deal to start punching for pay.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe’s certainly not too old to leave the amateurs — 2016 Olympic silver medallist Joe Joyce didn’t turn pro until he was 32 and was interim WBO world heavyweight champ.Orie is not a big puncher but with his brains   and colourful background — his mother is Russian and his father Nigerian — he would be a welcome addition to Britain’s talented and highly competitive heavyweight scene.You’re Not AloneEVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicideIt doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone.If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: More

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      Everton face THIRD points deduction as Premier League make new claim over alleged PSR breach

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      EVERTON will start the season with the threat of another points deduction hanging over them.The Premier League claims Everton breached their PSR rules by an extra £6.5million for the 2022-23 season.Everton are facing a third points deductionCredit: PAThe Premier League allege Everton have breached PSR rules by an additional £6.5mCredit: RexIt comes on top of the £16m overspend they have been docked points for, as a result of interest payments linked to their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.Everton were docked two points by an independent commission for their 2022-23 overspend in April. They had already been hit with the loss of TEN points for breaches in the 2021-22 campaign the previous November — a sanction which was reduced to six points on appeal.The Prem is alleging the breach in 2022-23 was far higher however, as interest payments related to the stadium were NOT included.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAn independent commission who imposed the second points deduction rejected the Prem’s argument that £17m in interest payments should be added to their losses. But it will look again at £6.5m worth of payments, which it has said could represent another breach.SunSport learned that the commission have yet to tell the Toffees or the League when they will reach a decision despite both parties pushing for an answer.The Premier League claims the disputed £6.5m should be added to the club’s spending as it was used for day-to-day running costs. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Everton insist it should be removed as stadium costs do not count towards PSR calculations.Everton were initially docked five points last season for the £16m breach, which was reduced to two points due to an early guilty plea and the fact they were being punished for overspending in successive seasons.Every Premier League club’s most famous and also most surprising fanIn the same season, Everton were docked ten points for overspending in the 2021/22 campaign, which was later reduced to six – resulting in a total of eight points deducted last term.The club are contesting the alleged £6.5m breach so will not be let off lightly if found guilty, meaning another two-point penalty is possible.Everton are confident they will not face PSR charges for the 2023-24 season. More

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      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk could come face-to-face for first time since world title fight at Joyce vs Chisora

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk could come nose-to-nose on Saturday night in London.The heavyweight pair last saw and brutalised each other on May 18 in Saudi Arabia where the 37-year-old Ukraine icon became the undisputed world champion following a magnificent battle.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk could both be in London at the O2 on SaturdayCredit: GettyFrank Warren revealed they could face off for the first time since their undisputed title fightCredit: GettyThe rematch is signed for December 21, back in Riyadh, but the giant duo are on course to collide at the O2 as fans watching the bout between Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce.Usyk beat Joyce in the amateurs and Chisora in the pros, while 35-year-old Fury has sparred hundreds of rounds with the Putney Juggernaut and beaten Del Boy three times.Crimea king Usyk is guaranteed to be ringside in Greenwich, popping over from Paris where he is helping the Ukraine national boxing team at the Olympics.And Fury is in talks to travel down from Morecambe after returning from a well-earned family holiday.READ MORE IN BOXINGPromoter Frank Warren told SunSport: “I spoke to Tyson this morning, he has just come back from a great time on holiday with all of the kids.“Tyson might come down to the fight on Saturday night – and Usyk is definitely coming as well as he is just over the Channel at the Olympics.“I spoke to Tyson and he said he will try to come down, he definitely wants to.”But with all those kids – and another one on the way – he has to use his time away from fights and camp to be a father and husband.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFury wasted the opening three rounds, showboating when he should have been taking advantage of Usyk being a slow starter.But the 6ft 9in Morecambe master was sensational between rounds four and seven, slashing uppercuts and hooks into the gap-toothed southpaw.Tyson Fury’s fortune soars – with more huge pay days to comeBut he had his nose shattered in round eight and was battered all over the ring, and down to the canvas, in round nine and lost a split decision.In the aftermath, Team Fury’s corner work was analysed and the overbearing influence of dad John was a disaster, as he yelled over experienced and respected trainers Andy Lee and Sugarhill Steward.Thankfully Warren suggests that the debacle will not be repeated.“He knows he has to sort a couple of things out,” the Queensberry boss said. “And they will get sorted out.“If he repeats what he did in the middle rounds, he will stop Usyk.“I went in both dressing rooms afterwards and – hand on my heart – I could see the difference in the damage and Tyson was far better off.“Tyson caught him with so many shots and then Usyk caught him on the nose but Usyk was bashed up afterwards.“Tyson does like to showboat – I wish he wouldn’t – but it’s part of his style and nature, he’s a showman and he won’t change at 35.“They need to sort out the corner, they only need one voice, not ‘voices’.”London 2012 golden boy and former undisputed cruiserweight boss Usyk explained why he enjoyed UK trips so much.The undefeated genius said: “I love UK fans because a lot of UK fans understand boxing.”I have a big story with UK fighters, Joe Joyce, Tony Bellew, Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, Tyson Fury. But I love UK fans, the country.READ MORE SUN STORIES”This is just sport, we are all a community, I respect these guys, I message them on Instagram.”They’re my rivals, but we’re friends.”Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More