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      Liverpool Legends vs Chelsea Legends LIVE SCORE: Steven Gerrard and Dennis Wise in action in blockbuster with game LEVEL

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      LIVERPOOL Legends are taking on Chelsea Legends in a huge charity match at Anfield RIGHT NOW.Steven Gerrard is amongst the Reds’ star-studded line-up as the Merseyside icon makes his return to the hallowed turf.Meanwhile, the Chelsea squad is stacked with club legends, including Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Gianfranco Zola.Old rivalries are reignited 20 years on from Liverpool’s stunning 2004/05 season, which included an epic Champions League semi-final triumph over the Blues.100 per cent of the proceeds from today’s match will go to the LFC Foundation, as well as supporting beneficiaries, including Forever Reds, Chelsea FC Foundation and Chelsea Players’ Trust.Kick off time: 3pm GMTTV/Stream: LFCTV/Chelsea FC appLiverpool XI: Dudek, Hyypia, Gerrard, Klavan, Kuyt, Babel, Spearing, Sissoko, Biscan, Vignal, KellyChelsea XI: Cudicini, Bosingwa, Huth, Gallas, Babayaro, Mikel, Wise, Makelele, Ramires, Malouda, HasselbainkFollow our live blog below…Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends48. Another legend of Istanbul is on for the hosts.Djibril Cisse has come on up front for Liverpool to partner Peter Crouch.Surely this half has some goals in it for this packed Anfield crowd.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends46. Big cheer from the home faithful as Gerrard comes back out.There were rumours that he was only going to play a half the match.Gonzalez has also come on for The Reds.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea LegendsWe are back underway at Anfield.Liverpool have the big man on in the form of Peter Crouch.The Reds get the second-half started.Copy linkCopiedHT: Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea LegendsThe stand-out players for Liverpool so far have been the obvious Gerrard, Spearing, Kelly, Kuyt and Babel.All of whom have still look capable of making something happen.For Chelsea, Hasselbaink was busy but Gallas stood out while Mikel showed he still had an engine in the middle of the park, reading the game well and intercepting passes.Copy linkCopiedHT: Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea LegendsLiverpool have looked the more likely to score.The closest we have come to a goal was that Martin Kelly strike that missed the far post by a foot or two..Fans will be hoping a run out for Peter Crouch in the second-half can find that goal they crave.Credit: Times Newspapers LtdCopy linkCopiedHT: Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea LegendsThe referee brings the first-half to a close.No goals but plenty of intent at Anfield.Fans will be hoping to see a little more after the break.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends45. Remy looks like he still has pace about him.That could be an unwanted sight for Hyypia, who is in his early fifties now.Kelly gets a sight of goal and looks to drill a low shot in the far corner but is fizzes narrowly wide.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends43. Kuyt is coming deeper looking for the ball since the introduction of Dowie.Gerrard tries his luck from distance but he gets under it and sends it into the stands.Long ball forward to Hasselbaink but the flag goes up for offside.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends41. Loic Remy and Gary Cahill have come on for Chelsea.Fans will be hoping to see some of Gianfranco Zola at some point.Word is that Steven Gerrard is carrying a bit of an injury, the fans will be hoping he can stay on long enough to get himself a goal.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends39. Babel slips past two Chelsea defenders, looking to cross from the byline.A sliding tackle comes in and the ball ricochets off Huth but the officials opt to give a goal kick to the visitors.Makelele looks keen to come back on, with The Blues having dropped to ten men for a moment there.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends37. Credit where it is due to Liverpool and their fans.Selling out Anfield once again for one of these legend matches.Tottenham are playing AC Milan tomorrow and have only sold 15,000 tickets, a quarter of what we have here today.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends35. Gerrard whips in a dangerous ball into the box but Mikel does well to clear.Dowie comes crashing into Makelele who feels the effect of that one.He is back to his feet but seems to be limping over to the touchline, lookiing to tag someone else in for a bit.Kuyt tries his luck from distance but Cudicini saves well.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends33. Both teams rotate their squads for some fresh legs. Natasha Dowie comes on for the hosts, replacing Momo Sissoko.Big cheer from the Anfield crowd as she becomes the first woman to play in a Liverpool Legends side.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends31. Gerrard takes a corner short and gets it back before whipping in a brilliant cross.Hyypia meets it at the near post and heads it narrowly wide.He jokes with the referee, asking for him to look at VAR, suggesting Wise fouled him as the pair end in a heap on the floor.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends29. Finally we have a bit of needle in the game.Spearing goes in heavy on Wise and the former Chelsea man almost stamps out at his opponent.He is having his say as he points to the Liverpool midfielder letting him know what he thinks of him.The visitors look to get it forward but it is cut out by Hyppia, sporting brown hair now which looks strange to any avid fan.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends 27. Spearing is looking full of energy for The Reds.It is good to see players who it still means so much to pull on that jersey of their boyhood clubs.Kelly plays in a deep cross and Gerrard is locked and loaded to shoot but the defender just gets a touch on it to take it away from him.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends25. What the fans in Anfield this afternoon would give to see a Steven Gerrard screamer.The midfielder is making plenty of bursting runs towards the box, hungry to get himself on the scoressheet.Babayaro is fouled by Spearing and the referee awards a free-kick.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends23. We could do with seeing more goalmouth action here.Not that it is a slight on these ageing players, Arsenal fans put up with this every week from their current team.Kuyt is getting into the game more, Gerrard almost gets a sight of goal but it is poked away by the toe of Babayaro.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends21. Promising attack for Liverpool as Gerrard plays it into Babel.He spots the run of Kelly and flicks it inbetween the Chelsea defenders into space.They try and work it to Sissoko but it is read well as The Blues win it back.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends19. Wise ends up in a heap on the floor as he is fouled.All handshakes between the players as you would expect.Liverpool counter and Gerrard steps over the ball but Babel is on his heels and does not anticipate it.The former Reds’ skipper shows his frustrations.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends17. Dudek comes to collect a cross and get it forward quickly.He is caught by the boot of Hasselbaink and the refer pulls it back for a free-kick for the hosts.The legend of the 2005 Champions League final seems to be feeling it and is due to be replaced by Westerveld.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends15. A short pass from Sissoko sells Spearing short.Chelsea win it back annd work it out wide to Wise.Boswinga ends up trying his luck from distance but it sails into The Kop.Never really known for his blockbuster goals in his career.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends13. What a great move from Liverpool there.Spearing plays it into Gerrard, who backheels it back into his path.Laying out wide, it is cut back for Vignal to run onto and hit.His effort was heading in, with Cudicini diving the other way, but it struck Babel to prevent an opening goal.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends11. While their legs may not allow them to do what they used to, you cannot fault the will to win in these players.Aurelio slides into the challenge, craving getting possession for his team.The Reds have got balls into the box on a few occasions but the Chelsea centre-backs have dealt with them well.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends9. Big cheer from the Anfield crowd as Babel takes on Wise and skips past him.Complete mismatch there as the former Liverpool winger still seems to have a turn of pace about him.Mikel is looking mobile for Chelsea in the middle of the park.Copy linkCopied More

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      Liverpool and Premier League rivals given huge transfer boost after Rayan Cherki reaches exit agreement with Lyon

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      LIVERPOOL have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Lyon star Rayan Cherki.The Ligue 1 side have decided to sell Cherki, 21, this summer – though Arne Slot’s Reds will face significant competition.Rayan Cherki is set to leave Lyon this summerCredit: GettyCherki impressed against England U21’s last nightCredit: RexWith eight goals and 18 assists for Lyon so far this season, the flamboyant midfielder is one of the hottest prospects in French football.Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have both expressed an interest in the France Under-21 international, while he also has admirers in Italy.Cherki dazzled against England U21s in a 5-3 friendly win in Lorient on Friday night.The Reds target scored one and claimed two assists in a stellar performance against Lee Carsley’s side which included plenty of showboating.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFulham and Crystal Palace have both been keen on Cherki in the past, with the Cottagers failing in a bid in January 2024.Borussia Dortmund saw a £19million bid knocked back in January, believing this would trigger a release clause but it was rejected.Cherki and Lyon have now come to an agreement that the club will not stand in the way of a move at the end of the season.The player’s contract expires in the summer of 2026.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKCherki has the chance to catch the eye against Manchester United in their Europa League quarter-final on April 10 and 17.Meanwhile, Liverpool are reportedly keen on Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.Fans convinced Frimpong will join Liverpool after spotting his Holland camp antics More

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      ‘Bro took right-footed very seriously’ – Fans can’t believe difference between Joelinton’s legs as Newcastle share pic

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      JOELINTON has left football fans stunned over the difference between his legs.The 28-year-old has linked up with the Brazil squad for the international break.Joelinton linked up with the Brazil squad for the international breakCredit: AFPIt comes after he won the Carabao Cup with NewcastleCredit: RexPictures were released from the squad’s training session before they beat Colombia 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier, which were then shared by Newcastle.But Joelinton, fresh off the back of his starring performance in Newcastle’s remarkable Carabao Cup triumph over Liverpool, shocked fans with the size difference of his two legs.In the photo his standing right leg was visibly veiny and appeared to be way larger than his left.Social media users seeing the image could not believe it, with one saying: “Bro took right footed very seriously.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA second said: “Legs are diabolical.”A third added: “Bro never skips leg day.”Another edited the image to show Newcastle on the big leg and Liverpool on the small leg.Joelinton was named on the bench for the clash against Colombia.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHe came on in the 28th minute as a replacement for Gerson before he was booked in the 86th minute.Raphinha had scored from the penalty spot just six minutes into the game. Bruno Guimaraes gives emotional reaction to Newcastle Carabao Cup win Luis Diaz equalised for the visiting nation in the 41st minute, before Vinicius Jr scored a 99th minute winner.Brazil’s next match will be against Argentina on Wednesday. More

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      Who is Josh Harrop? Ex-Man Utd academy star now playing in Baller League

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      THE Baller League begins at the end of March with 11 thrilling weeks of action.Some huge names will be playing in the tournament, including former Manchester United youngster Josh Harrop!Josh Harrop played for numerous clubs in the EFLCredit: GettyWho is Josh Harrop?Born in Stockport in 1995, Harrop was raised in the ranks of Manchester United academy and featured for the first team on the last day of the 2016-17 Premier League season.Jose Mourinho debuted the then-21-year-old where Harrop scored in a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, playing alongside Wayne Rooney and Paul Pogba, winning the man of the match award.Rejecting a 3-year deal offered by the club for more playing time, he signed for Preston North End on a four-year deal.Following a promising first campaign, Harrop sustained a cruciate ligament injury against West Bromwich Albion, which sidelined him for the next 11 months.Read more FootballBrief spells at Ipswich and Fleetwood on loan with limited appearances battling further injuries, saw his transfer to Northampton Town on a short-term contract where he earned just 2 appearances.A short term contract at Cheltenham in the summer left Harrop without a deal in the summer. Without a club currently, he is maintaining fitness at his local club Altrincham.What is Baller League?Baller League is a weekly indoor football tournament – consisting of legendary footballers and YouTube stars managing the teams.Most read in FootballTwelve teams will play in six-a-side matches, with the top four teams of the league advancing to the final play-off in May to be crowned the champion.The entertaining format will be similar to Gerard Pique’s Kings League from Spain and the German version of the Baller League.Matches will be live streamed on Monday nights, starting March 24th, broadcast on Sky Sports Football.What are the Baller League squads?26ers – J’ardell Stirling, Bilal Sayoud, Sak Hassan, Kojo Apenteng, Marcel Lewis, Jordon Ibe, Matt Chizzum, Emmanuel Rowe, Justin Dass, Spike Stegel, Vladislav Platinov, Jack Crook.Deportrio – Bakary Sako, Adam Dawson, Francis Gerald Mapolo, Zach Fagan, Marvin Sordell, Charlie Kuehn, Tommy Scott, Raphael Gas, Alex Dyer, Ruben Singale, Tristan Goodridge, Leo Serri.FC Rules the World – Michael Ndiweni, Josh Harrop, Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, Kevin Gonzalez, Oliver Bosworth, Karim Kamhouri, Erghis Pepy, Onuchi Oki, Yusuf Shentu, Alamiji Oluma, Sandro Kamara, Festus Chalet.M7 FC – Jesse Waller-Lassen, Femi Akinwande, Stefan Ilic, Jean Belehouan, Toby Bull, Sam Fitzgerald, Arjun Young, Ramez Gonzalo, Arin Zaha, Lewis Garcia, Henry Wise, Zion Nditi.MVPs United – Lorenzo Spinelli, Ashton Peltier, Jake Chambers Shaw, Ross Derham, Josh Misoki, James Canton, Alfie Matthew, Declan McCarthy, Jay Beckford, Joe Edwards, Dwayne Suel, Esteban Salgado.N5 FC – Owen Locke, Adrian Mariappa, Brian Ly, Charlie Wakefield, Dayo Adekayo, Chris Arba, Imran Kahani, Michael Class, James Alabi, Troy Molunda, Freddie Berrati, Callum Charlton.Santan FC – Michael Hill, Richard Kesey, Dominic Voss, Erick Kenco, Ranell McKenzie Lowes, Jamell Abou-Bakare, Rico Okinari, David Upu, Abdullah Gervardi, Jack Wilson, David Solidemi, Luka Valentine.SDS FC – Bruno Andrade, Bayley Brown, Ody Alfa, Cole Da Silva, David Marques Castanho, Calvin Dickson, Big John, Camillo Astreppo, Finley Chadwick, Michael Felibe, Hussein Mahdi, Tyler Edmundson.Trebol FC – Montel McKenzie, Vani Da Silva, Ciaran Clark, Isaac Modi, Ethan Oke, Reggie, Emi, Ryan Gorwell, Jordan Brown, Shani Omed, Aaron Steven, Nathan Bowen.VZN FC – Henri Lansbury, Kurtice Herbert, Jerome Sinclair, Remy Mitchell, Montel McKenzie, Florian Kastrati, Michael Olive-Wigan, Barrell Mensah, Ethan McClear, Diego Dombaboni, Jami Kheresi, Luka Barusic.READ MORE SUN STORIESWembley Rangers – Domingos Pires, Check Fayum, Ben Long, Stuart Cook, Oliver Cannon, Juan Pablo, Ruben Junior, Luke Gambin, Kaylen Kofi, Braden Shaw, Joseph Diomande, Nabid Eshari.Yanited – Kadell Daniel, Michael Hector, Mohammed Mahyoub, Remy Clerima, Percy Kiangebeni, Medy Elito, Max Pitman, Harry Cain, Henry O’Shea, Daniel Thompson, Daniel Woods, Pharrel Mensah. More

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      Cam Reading labelled ‘beautiful’ as Scott McTominay’s Wag dons royal blue bikini for poolside pics in the sun

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      CAM READING has posted a series of stunning snaps from a recent getaway.The model has been dating former Manchester United star Scott McTominay since 2022.Cam Reading has enjoyed some time away during the international breakCredit: InstagramThe model posed in blue by the poolCredit: InstagramCam beamed as she hung out with friendsCredit: InstagramCam and her pals had a brilliant timeCredit: InstagramWith McTominay, 28, away on international duty with Scotland, Cam enjoyed some girly time away.She has since posted several pictures from her warm weather trip.In one, Cam posed by the pool in a blue bikini and sunglasses.While in others she beamed as she hung out with friends.READ MORE IN SPORTCam has 60,000 Instagram followers, with her latest post receiving more than 2,000 likes within just a few hours.She captioned the snaps: “Special time.”And plenty of her followers left nice comments.One wrote: “So beautiful.”Most read in FootballCam has supported Scott McTominay through his move to ItalyCredit: Instagram / @camreading_The pair have been dating since 2022While a second commented: “Love you my girl.”Another cheekily added: “You’ re beautiful but Scott is another level! WE LOVE YOU!!”Cam’s glam lifeThe choice of a blue bikini was apt with Cam’s man playing for Scotland at the time.McTominay scored the winner on Thursday as Scotland won 1-0 in Greece in their Nations League A relegation playoff first leg.Steve Clarke’s men will host the Greeks in Glasgow tomorrow looking to stay in the competition’s top flight.McTominay, 28, scored the winner in Greece on Thursday nightCredit: EPA More

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      Who is Michael Hector? Former Chelsea star now playing in Baller League

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      JAMAICAN international Hector was drafted to SDS FC just days after announcing a move to non-league Dagenham & Redbridge.The Baller League will head overseas to the UK and USA, following a successful introduction of the game in Germany. Michael Hector started his career at ReadingCredit: Richard Sellers/EMPICS SportMichael Hector featured in the Fulham side that was promoted to the Premier League in 2019/20Credit: GettyHector failed to make a huge impact at Chelsea after his move from ReadingCredit: GettyKSI will run the UK version of the Baller League, following on from his success in the Sidemen Charity Match at Wembley.Fellow Sidemen members Miniminter and TBJZL will be part of the management line-up.They will be joined by legends of the game in the dugout, such as Luis Figo, John Terry and Alan Shearer. The league will come live on Sky Sports every Monday from the Copper Box Arena in Stratford. Read more FootballFormer Chelsea and Fulham defender Michael Hector is one of the standout names in the competition.He was drafted to SDS FC, managed by internet personality Sharky. Who is Michael Hector?Michael Hector is a centre-back, who started his career at Reading.Hector reportedly joined Chelsea for £4million back in 2015 from Reading.Most read in FootballHe was playing elite football as recently as 2019/20, playing a role in Fulham’s promotion to the Premier League, starting the Championship play-off final at Wembley.Dubbed “Virgil van Mike,” Hector has been on loan an astonishing 15 times throughout his career, playing for 19 teams in 16 years, arriving in the Baller League with heaps of experience. Hector played for Sheffield Wednesday, Fulham, Hull City and Charlton Athletic, who he left at the end of the 2023/24 season. In a shock move, Hector joined National League strugglers Dagenham & Redbridge on March 8, but was drafted to Baller League less than 48 hours later.The 32-year-old has represented Jamaica since 2015 where he has earned over 45 appearances and featured in several CONCACAF Gold Cups.Drafted onto Baller Leagues, ‘Yanited’ managed by social media sensation Angry Ginge, he joins PK Humble in a bid to win the competition.Experience in Germany, Scotland, England and international tournaments for Jamaica, make his involvement a safe option for Angry Ginge’s team.When is Baller League UK?Baller League is set to begin at the end of March 2025.The first night of matches – Matchday One – will take place on March 24.Matches then run for 11 consecutive Monday nights until May.However, before a ball is kicked there will be a massive draft night, where managers will assemble their squads LIVE.That takes place on Monday, March 10 at 6.30pm.Each night is made up of six 30-minute matches.What is Baller League UK?The Baller League began in Germany, created by entrepreneur Felix Starck and aided by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski. It is a six-a-side indoor football competition, with the first UK season taking place at the Copper Box Arena in London.Each half set to last 15 minutes. Shock rule twists to be introduced for the final three minutes of each half including a three vs three format, long-range goals counting as double, and goalkeepers not allowed to use their hands. These rule twists for the final three minutes will be randomised.What are the teams in Baller League UK?26ers – J’ardell Stirling, Bilal Sayoud, Sak Hassan, Kojo Apenteng, Marcel Lewis, Jordon Ibe, Matt Chizzum, Emmanuel Rowe, Justin Dass, Spike Stegel, Vladislav Platinov, Jack Crook.Deportrio – Bakary Sako, Adam Dawson, Francis Gerald Mapolo, Zach Fagan, Marvin Sordell, Charlie Kuehn, Tommy Scott, Raphael Gas, Alex Dyer, Ruben Singale, Tristan Goodridge, Leo Serri.FC Rules the World – Michael Ndiweni, Josh Harrop, Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, Kevin Gonzalez, Oliver Bosworth, Karim Kamhouri, Erghis Pepy, Onuchi Oki, Yusuf Shentu, Alamiji Oluma, Sandro Kamara, Festus Chalet.M7 FC – Jesse Waller-Lassen, Femi Akinwande, Stefan Ilic, Jean Belehouan, Toby Bull, Sam Fitzgerald, Arjun Young, Ramez Gonzalo, Arin Zaha, Lewis Garcia, Henry Wise, Zion Nditi.MVPs United – Lorenzo Spinelli, Ashton Peltier, Jake Chambers Shaw, Ross Derham, Josh Misoki, James Canton, Alfie Matthew, Declan McCarthy, Jay Beckford, Joe Edwards, Dwayne Suel, Esteban Salgado.N5 FC – Owen Locke, Adrian Mariappa, Brian Ly, Charlie Wakefield, Dayo Adekayo, Chris Arba, Imran Kahani, Michael Class, James Alabi, Troy Molunda, Freddie Berrati, Callum Charlton.Santan FC – Michael Hill, Richard Kesey, Dominic Voss, Erick Kenco, Ranell McKenzie Lowes, Jamell Abou-Bakare, Rico Okinari, David Upu, Abdullah Gervardi, Jack Wilson, David Solidemi, Luka Valentine.SDS FC – Bruno Andrade, Bayley Brown, Ody Alfa, Cole Da Silva, David Marques Castanho, Calvin Dickson, Big John, Camillo Astreppo, Finley Chadwick, Michael Felibe, Hussein Mahdi, Tyler Edmundson.Trebol FC – Montel McKenzie, Vani Da Silva, Ciaran Clark, Isaac Modi, Ethan Oke, Reggie, Emi, Ryan Gorwell, Jordan Brown, Shani Omed, Aaron Steven, Nathan Bowen.VZN FC – Henri Lansbury, Kurtice Herbert, Jerome Sinclair, Remy Mitchell, Montel McKenzie, Florian Kastrati, Michael Olive-Wigan, Barrell Mensah, Ethan McClear, Diego Dombaboni, Jami Kheresi, Luka Barusic.Wembley Rangers – Domingos Pires, Check Fayum, Ben Long, Stuart Cook, Oliver Cannon, Juan Pablo, Ruben Junior, Luke Gambin, Kaylen Kofi, Braden Shaw, Joseph Diomande, Nabid Eshari.Yanited – Kadell Daniel, Michael Hector, Mohammed Mahyoub, Remy Clerima, Percy Kiangebeni, Medy Elito, Max Pitman, Harry Cain, Henry O’Shea, Daniel Thompson, Daniel Woods, Pharrel Mensah.Where can I watch the Baller League?It has been confirmed that Sky Sports have signed a one-year deal to broadcast the tournament.READ MORE SUN STORIESMatches can be purchased on NowTV.Every match will be broadcast on the channel an hosted by Chunkz and Olivia Buzaglo. 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      Premier League title winning manager says ‘yes’ to becoming next Juventus boss with Thiago Motta on verge of sack

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      JUVENTUS are ready to sack manager Thiago Motta and replace him with Roberto Mancini, according to reports.The Juve boss has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks.Roberto Mancini was sacked by Saudi Arabia last OctoberCredit: GettyThiago Motta has been under increasing pressure in recent weeksCredit: RexThe Old Lady were handily beaten 3-0 by Fiorentina last weekend.While in their previous match they were thumped 4-0 at home by Atalanta.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Motta’s position has been left hanging by a thread.They claim that the former midfielder will almost certainly be axed after Juventus’ next match against Genoa, barring something miraculous.READ MORE FOOTBALLIn his place, Juve could turn to experienced former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini.The former Premier League title winner, 60, has been out of work since leaving his role as Saudi Arabia national team boss last October.Mancini is believed to have said yes to the prospect of taking charge of Juventus until the end of the season.Juve chiefs are reportedly said to be keen on bringing Mancini in on a four month contract.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe report adds that the deal would only be renewed into next season if the Euro 2020 winner were to guide them into the top four.Juventus are currently fifth in the Serie A table.Roberto Mancini brutally sacked from job as highest-paid manager in the world just days after clashing with fansThey trail Motta’s former side Bologna by a single point in the race to qualify for the Champions League.Juve chiefs are also said to have considered ex-Lazio boss Igor Tudor as another possible interim manager.While they would like to target the likes of Antonio Conte, Gian Piero Gasperini or Stefano Pioli in the summer.Last weekend, Motta’s agent Dario Canovi admitted that his client has made mistakes at Juve.He told Telelombardia: “It’s been a troubled experience so far, last year everything good was said, now everything bad.”He’s making mistakes, but no one has made an objective analysis of what’s happened in the last 8 months at Juventus.”Juve have endured a difficult seasonCredit: Rex More

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      Who is Henri Lansbury? Former Arsenal and Nottingham Forest player picked SECOND in the Baller League

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      HENRI LANSBURY will be another HUGE addition to the upcoming Baller League.Set to start on Monday, March 24, Baller League is a six-a-side competition coming from the Copper Box Arena, Stratford. Henri Lansbury came through the academy at ArsenalCredit: Graham Hughes The TimesHe was part of the Luton Town squad that was promoted to the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyHenri Lansbury (right) is well known for his time at Nottingham ForestCredit: PA:Empics SportKSI is the president of the Baller League, following his successful sell out of Wembley during the Sidemen Charity Match.Henri Lansbury is just one of a field of talented players who will take to the Copper Box Arena. Ex-pros such as John Terry, Gary Lineker and Luis Figo will feature in the Baller League as managers.They will be joined by celebrities, such as Sidemen members Miniminter and TBJZL, alongside Maya Jama. Read more FootballSunSport has all you need to know on Henri Lansbury ahead of the Baller League.Who is Henri Lansbury?Henri Lansbury graduated from Arsenal’s academy after playing for the under-18 and under-21 sides. While at the Gunners, Lansbury spent time on loan with West Ham, Watford, Norwich and Scunthorpe.Arsene Wenger also handed him eight first team appearances while with Arsenal.Most read in FootballLansbury is best known for his time in the Midlands with Nottingham Forest, playing 150 times for Forest between 2012/13 and 2016/17. Aston Villa signed the former Gunner during the 2016/17 season, remaining at the club until 2020/21, unable to really make much of an impact during his time at Villa Park.After a brief spell with Bristol City in 20/21, he rounded off his senior career playing at Luton Town. Lansbury has been retired from professional football since August 2023.Who is playing in Baller LeagueJohn Terry: 26ers – J’ardell Stirling, Bilal Sayoud, Sak Hassan, Kojo Apenteng, Marcel Lewis, Jordon Ibe, Matt Chizzum, Emmanuel Rowe, Justin Dass, Spike Stegel, Vladislav Platinov, Jack Crook.Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Gary Lineker: Deportrio – Bakary Sako, Adam Dawson, Francis Gerald Mapolo, Zach Fagan, Marvin Sordell, Charlie Kuehn, Tommy Scott, Raphael Gas, Alex Dyer, Ruben Singale, Tristan Goodridge, Leo Serri.Clint 149: FC Rules the World – Michael Ndiweni, Josh Harrop, Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, Kevin Gonzalez, Oliver Bosworth, Karim Kamhouri, Erghis Pepy, Onuchi Oki, Yusuf Shentu, Alamiji Oluma, Sandro Kamara, Festus Chalet.Miniminter: M7 FC – Jesse Waller-Lassen, Femi Akinwande, Stefan Ilic, Jean Belehouan, Toby Bull, Sam Fitzgerald, Arjun Young, Ramez Gonzalo, Arin Zaha, Lewis Garcia, Henry Wise, Zion Nditi.Alisha Lehmann and Maya Jama: MVPs United – Lorenzo Spinelli, Ashton Peltier, Jake Chambers Shaw, Ross Derham, Josh Misoki, James Canton, Alfie Matthew, Declan McCarthy, Jay Beckford, Joe Edwards, Dwayne Suel, Esteban Salgado.Jens Lehmann, Robert Pires, Freddie Ljunberg: N5 FC – Owen Locke, Adrian Mariappa, Brian Ly, Charlie Wakefield, Dayo Adekayo, Chris Arba, Imran Kahani, Michael Class, James Alabi, Troy Molunda, Freddie Berrati, Callum Charlton.Dave: Santan FC – Michael Hill, Richard Kesey, Dominic Voss, Erick Kenco, Ranell McKenzie Lowes, Jamell Abou-Bakare, Rico Okinari, David Upu, Abdullah Gervardi, Jack Wilson, David Solidemi, Luka Valentine.Sharky: SDS FC – Bruno Andrade, Bayley Brown, Ody Alfa, Cole Da Silva, David Marques Castanho, Calvin Dickson, Big John, Camillo Astreppo, Finley Chadwick, Michael Felibe, Hussein Mahdi, Tyler Edmundson.Luis Figo: Trebol FC – Montel McKenzie, Vani Da Silva, Ciaran Clark, Isaac Modi, Ethan Oke, Reggie, Emi, Ryan Gorwell, Jordan Brown, Shani Omed, Aaron Steven, Nathan Bowen.TBJZL: VZN FC – Henri Lansbury, Kurtice Herbert, Jerome Sinclair, Remy Mitchell, Montel McKenzie, Florian Kastrati, Michael Olive-Wigan, Barrell Mensah, Ethan McClear, Diego Dombaboni, Jami Kheresi, Luka Barusic.READ MORE SUN STORIESIan Wright and Chloe Kelly: Wembley Rangers – Domingos Pires, Check Fayum, Ben Long, Stuart Cook, Oliver Cannon, Juan Pablo, Ruben Junior, Luke Gambin, Kaylen Kofi, Braden Shaw, Joseph Diomande, Nabid Eshari.Angry Ginge: Yanited – Kadell Daniel, Michael Hector, Mohammed Mahyoub, Remy Clerima, Percy Kiangebeni, Medy Elito, Max Pitman, Harry Cain, Henry O’Shea, Daniel Thompson, Daniel Woods, Pharrel Mensah More