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      Bayern Munich ‘turn to England star with £68m release clause’ as they’re set to lose out on Wirtz transfer to Liverpool

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      BAYERN MUNICH have turned their attention to Eberechi Eze with them set to miss out on Florian Wirtz, according to reports.The Bundesliga champions have accepted that the Bayer Leverkusen star is joining Liverpool in a British record £126million deal.Florian Wirtz is heading to LiverpoolCredit: GettyBayern Munich could now target Eberechi EzeCredit: GettyWirtz, 22, has reportedly told Bayern chiefs he is heading to Merseyside and the club are now set to pursue Eze.The Crystal Palace and England midfielder has a release clause said to be worth £60m, plus £8m in add-ons.Bayern are hopeful of getting a deal done as they have a good relationship with the Eagles after the clubs agreed a transfer for Michael Olise last summer.Despite his release clause, Palace want to convince Eze to stay at Selhurst Park.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd they will stand firm with their price tag and not accept anything less than the release clause.SunSport understand that both Manchester United and Aston Villa are keen on Eze but the fee may prove too costly for them.Bayern are not thought to have an issue with the price as they were set to splash the cash on Wirtz.But like Manchester City they put off the signing after discovering that the total cost of the move could total £252m.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSOn top of the £126m fee, Wirtz is set to pocket £325,000-a-week.Meanwhile, Bayern are also looking at AC Milan winger Rafael Leao and Brighton ace Kaoru Mitoma to bolster their attacking options behind main man Harry Kane.Ebereche Eze wins £15,000 in celebrity online chess tournament – and celebrates more than his Wembley FA Cup goal More

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      Sports-mad Brits reveal the live events on their bucket lists – with World Cup Final at Wembley coming out top

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      SPORTS-MAD Brits have revealed the live events they’d put on their bucket list – and a World Cup Final at Wembley has come out tops.Over half of those quizzed for a poll say travelling to see a massive live sporting event is one of life’s biggest buzzes, with 36% planning a sports trip this year.Fans said that matches at Wembley are their favourite type of sporting eventCredit: GettyFootball fans revealed that they love being in the stands with their fellow sport loversCredit: GettyThe 100m race at the Olympics was another popular choice of sporting eventCredit: AFPTopping the dream list would be a FIFA World Cup Final at Wembley for just over a third.Close behind is an FA Cup Final at Wembley for three in ten, while one in four fancy standing trackside at the London Marathon, and one in five want to see British Grand Prix at Silverstone.Brits are also willing to travel across the pond – with almost a quarter ready to go long-haul to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics 100m Final.The glamorous Monaco Grand Prix, an American Football Super Bowl and a Champions League Final also made the cut for around 20 percent of those quizzed.Read More on SportsReasons for sports-tripping included seeing a favourite sportsman or woman, bonding with mates and family or simply soaking up the atmosphere.The poll was commissioned by luxury hotel chain Hyatt.Hyatt spokesman Michel Morauw said: “Sports-tripping is reaching fever pitch, and we’re increasingly seeing more travellers with a passion for building their holidays around watching live sporting events.” More

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      Emi Martinez’s Aston Villa ‘farewell’ ends in disgrace as he’s SENT OFF for ‘dumbest ever’ foul on Man Utd’s Hojlund

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      EMI MARTINEZ potentially ended his Aston Villa career with a shocking red card. The keeper brutally wiped out Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund after rushing off his line.Emi Martinez wiped out Rasmus HojlandCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThomas Bramall had no choice but to send him offCredit: GettyIt could be Martinez’s final game for VillaCredit: AFPA weak back pass looked to have put Hojlund through on goal – with Martinez charging out of his box. But Hojlund knocked it past the Villa keeper – who wiped out United’s front man to leave referee Thomas Bramall no choice but to send him off. It was meant to be a farewell match for 2022 World Cup winner Martinez – who already waved goodbye to Villa fans. And as revealed by SunSport, he is also a target for Arsenal who are eyeing a reunion with the Argentine. READ MORE IN football If Martinez is to remain in the Premier League – he will start next season with a three match ban.The Gunners fear their No1 David Raya wants a move back to Spain. Martinez, 32, would jump at a second chance to man the sticks at the Emirates should the deal come round.Spaniard Raya, 29, is being linked with moves to La Liga after establishing himself as the Gunners No .1.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe former Blackburn prospect is short-listed at Real Madrid as a long-term replacement for Thibaut Courtois.While he is also on the radar at neighbours Atletico — who fear Jan Oblak could be tempted by Saudi Arabian cash.Raya has been one of the Premier League’s standout goalkeepers in recent seasons and, should he keep a clean sheet against Southampton on Sunday, will win consecutive Golden Glove awards.Despite his impressive form, Arsenal would be open to selling him if the price was right.The Gunners know that Martinez could be bought, but they will have to be quick with Middle East clubs keen too.Martinez looked as though he waved goodbye to the Villa Park faithful when the Villans played their final home game of the season last weekend.The shot-stopper was in tears as he walked off the pitch following Villa’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.Martinez joined Villa in 2020 following a breakout period of success at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, coming in for the injured Bernd Leno and helping the Gunners win the FA Cup.Since his switch to the Midlands, the former Reading and Rotherham loanee has won the Copa America twice, the World Cup and been named Fifa’s Best Keeper in the World two times.Martinez spent eight years at Arsenal before moving to VillaCredit: Getty More

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      Goals 4 GOSH LIVE SCORES: Action UNDERWAY as Eden Hazard features in huge charity match at Plough Lane – latest updates

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      THIS year’s annual Goals 4 GOSH charity match is now UNDERWAY – and Chelsea legend Eden Hazard is running back the years!Celebrities from TV, entertainment and music will also be joining Hazard for this great cause.And organisers are hoping the event tops the staggering £47,851.76 that was raised in 2024.Follow ALL the action from Plough Lane with our live blog below…Wimbledon Wombles 0-1 Dolphin Dons45. Hazard plays the ball to A Star in the box.Instead of looking to shoot, he returns the favour.Hazard turns and shoots but it is saved by the legs of the keeper.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-1 Dolphin Dons40. The Wombles are piling on the pressure.It is played into Hazard, who plays a brilliant flick into A Star.He has the defender sold as he cuts onto his right foot and looks to bend one in the top corner but sends it sailing narrowly wide.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-1 Dolphin Dons35. The Wombles look to try and find an equaliser.A Star does well and cuts inside, looking to shoot, before laying it off to Hazard.His shot looks to be heading in but deflects narrowly wide for a corner which the former Chelsea man comes to take.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-1 Dolphin Dons30. Douglas goes down for the Dons and seems to be in trouble.The challenge came in from Long who seemed to catch his ankle.We have a break in play as he receives some treatment.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-1 Dolphin Dons25. Chet Sket links up with Harry Cain as he plays it to him in the box.He tries to turn but is tackled and it breaks into the path of Sket.With a first-time shot, he drills it into the back of the net.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Chet Sket (Dolphin Dons)Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-0 Dolphin Dons22. Eventually it is played short and the move breaks down.Moments later Hazard is in and has the chance to shoot but opts to lay it on a plate for Long to score.Incredibly, he allows Mariappa to block it on thhe line when it seemed easier to score.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-0 Dolphin Dons20. The Wombles have a big chance with a free kick in a dangerous position.Hazard is stood over it, looking to showcase his skills.Surely he cannot score from here.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-0 Dolphin Dons15. Swarmz does well for the Dons, beating his man out wide in the box.He has the chance and time to cross but his effort is poor.It is easily collected and cleared.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-0 Dolphin Dons10. The Dons have a croner but it is cleared by Long.Hazard picks it up out wide and swings a pass out wide to A Star.He holds it up before cutting inside and shooting but sends it high into the stands.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-0 Dolphin Dons7. Hazard has seen little of the ball so far.When he does, he immediately looks to pass it.Suddenly Hazard receives the ball in the box and looks to cut inside onto his right foot but it is deflected behind for a corner.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles 0-0 Dolphin Dons5. Shane Long is looking dangerous for the Wombles.He is running at the defence and looking to create chances.Swarmz has a sight of goal for the Dons but sends it wide of the target.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Wimbledon Wombles vs Dolphin DonsWe are underway at Plough Lane.Obviously the theatrics beforehand are just as important as the game.Wimbledon Wombles get the match started.Copy linkCopiedWimbledon Wombles vs Dolphin DonsWe are still waiting for kick-off in this one.There certainly does not look like a big crowd at the ground.The teams are heading out onto the pitch.Copy linkCopiedMore featured playersJoe ColeJason EuellPaul GortonLeon JackmanNathan KhiderMarc WhiteJay & PoppyMatty BriggsSpecs GonzalezFara WilliamsBionicJolie SharpeStuart DouglasColin Kazim-RichardsLia LewisBig GFennersJunior AndreKatie ChapmanCredit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedWho is playing?There is a star-studded list of players who will feature in this huge match.So long that I will have to split it into two parts!Eden HazardEman SV2Wayne RoutledgeTroy DeeneyGrime GranRon HallMannyJoel BayaGemma DavisonBeau the BeardNathan DaweSwarmzA StarLianne SandersonShane LongDanny AaronsAdrian MariappaCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedKick-off details!The huge charity match is scheduled to get underway at 4pm BST.There was a content creators match early that started at 10:30pm.Plough Lane – the home of AFC Wimbledon is the chosen venue for this great event.Copy linkCopiedAward winnersJamie Froves and Charlotte Styles won the Care Award for consistently putting such an incredible Goals 4 GOSH event.Speaking after winning the award, Jamie said: “To be honest, I didn’t realise there were even awards going on.“Getting chosen, as the winner was a bit mind-blowing.“Every single penny makes such a difference when it comes to the hospital’s equipment, beds and everything else.“They rely so much on the funding that the charity provides.“So, it is a massive thanks to every single player, volunteer, supporter and everybody involved.”Copy linkCopiedWelcome to SunSport’s coverage of Goals 4 GOSH Chelsea legend Eden Hazard will nostalgically lace up his boots to feature in the star-studded Goals 4 GOSH charity match.This is set to be the fifth edition of the match which is put on to support Great Ormond Street Hospital.Regional Development Director at Funeral Partners, Jamie Groves and his co-organiser, Charlotte Styles, both spearhead the event and all the proceeds go to GOSH.Celebrities from TV, entertainment and music will also grace the pitch including the likes of Bionic from BBC’s Gladiator, YouTube superstar Danny Aarons and UK rapper SwarmzAnd not only will fans get to watch a thrilling game of football, but there will be a lot of fun family activities on the day.Copy linkCopied More

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      Liverpool and Crystal Palace in never-before-seen DOUBLE guard of honour before final day clash

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      LIVERPOOL and Crystal Palace performed a never-before-seen DOUBLE guard of honour on the final day of the season. Arne Slote’s Premier League champions were honoured by Oliver Glasner’s FA Cup-winning Eagles. Liverpool and Crystal Palace performed a never-before-seen double guard of honourLiverpool returned the favour for FA Cup-winners PalaceBut Liverpool then returned the favour with a guard of honour in the wake of Palace’s cup victory against Manchester City earlier in the month. The two teams will play each other again in the season opening Community Shield in August.But for now, it was mutual respect between the two clubs as one said: “Nice gesture from both teams!”Another added: “Mutual respect strong sportsmanship shown.”READ MORE IN football One hailed: “Double guard of honour is f***ing class! Special special day.”Another said: “Love the double guard of honour!”Elsewhere, Tottenham were due to get a guard of honour after ending their 17 YEAR wait for silverware. Their 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao won them the Europa League.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNorth London was gridlocked on their Friday bus parade – two days before hosting Brighton. And the Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler planned for his players to give Spurs a guard of honour at Spurs’ stadium. Inside Tottenham’s wild Europa League open-top bus parade as 200,000 fans greet heroesHe said: “Like we did against Liverpool, if great clubs achieve great things then it’s always a positive thing and also if English clubs achieve great things in the international cups.”I’m very happy for them. Of course, they deserve it, so we will do it.”But Spurs were not given the honour before the match. More

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      Taiwo Awoniyi seen for first time since horror injury as he receives hero’s welcome at Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea

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      TAIWO AWONIYI received a hero’s welcome on his return to the City Ground as he watched Nottingham Forest’s bid for a Champions League return.Awoniyi was back in the Forest stadium for the first time since his horror injury that had seen him put in a coma for a abdominal operation.Taiwo Awoniyi was given a hero’s welcome on his return to the City GroundCredit: ReutersAwoniyi waved to fans as they cheered him on the pitchCredit: GettyThe striker was given a warm reception by the fansCredit: AFPAwoniyi suffered an abdominal injury after colliding with the post during Forest’s game against Leicester earlier this monthCredit: PAThe Forest striker was paraded out on to the playing surface pre-match where fans inside the stadium gave him a huge cheer to welcome him back.Awoniyi remains injured but was watching on as his teammates tried to secure a Champions League place against Chelsea.The 27-year-old has suffered an abdominal injury against Leicester City earlier this month.The Nigerian went under the knife last Monday and was subsequently placed into an induced coma in order to regulate his heart rate and movement.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFollowing a successful operation, Awoniyi is now back on his feet and well enough to be present at the huge clash for European football.Both Forest and Chelsea are battling it out alongside Newcastle, Aston Villa and Manchester City for the three remaining Champions League spots in the Premier League on the final day.Awoniyi wished his teammates luck in a statement on social media last week.It read: “This season has been one of the most difficult of my career but through it all, I have felt the love.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”With the grace of God, I am grateful to still be here, to still be fighting, to still be smiling, and to be in good spirits.”To my team-mates, coaches, staff and the entire Forest family, thank you for your well wishes, seeing you all on your visit to the hospital lifted my spirits more than words can say.Taiwo Awoniyi health update with Nottingham Forest star recovering in hospital after emergency abdominal surgery”Wishing the boys the very best in these last two games, keep believing and keep pushing. I’m with you all the way and I can’t wait to be back out there with the boys doing what I love.”To my family, friends and football fans, thank you for the support, and to everyone back home in Nigeria who has checked in on me, prayed for me and left kind words, thank you. “I see them. I feel them. And I carry them with me every day as I recover. Come on you Reds.” More

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      Man Utd DROP Garnacho and Onana from final day squad vs Aston Villa with both stars linked with transfer exits

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      ANDRE ONANA and Alejandro Garnacho have been DROPPED for Manchester United’s last game of the season against Aston Villa. Altay Bayindir starts between the posts at Old Trafford with Garnacho joining Onana in not even making the bench. Alejandro Garnacho and Andre Onana have been dropped for Manchester United’s last game of the seasonCredit: PAThe winger aired his frustration at being benched in United’s Europa League final loss to Spurs last week. And Ruben Amorim is believed to have told the 20-year-old Argentine to find a new club next season. The under-fire manager offered to walk away without any compensation if the board and fans are no longer behind him.But, the Old Trafford hierarchy are believed to be behind Amorim – who replaced Erik ten Hag in November.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAccording to The Athletic, Amorim addressed players at the club’s Carrington training ground on Saturday to inform them of his own plans.And it was there that Garnacho is said to have been told to find a new team following a period of uncertainty at the club.But despite speculation linking the forward with a move away – Amorim insisted he is still in his plans. He said: “Garnacho is a Manchester United player that is not in the squad today, but he continues to be a Manchester United player.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAsked if he will be on the post-season tour of Asia next week, he said: “Yes. Everybody’s going because we have to go and meet our fans and give something to our fans on the other side of the world.” Garnacho was left out of the starting XI that was beaten by Spurs – despite starting in ten of their matches in the European campaign.Ruben Amorim breaks silence over futures of Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro GarnachoUnited’s defeat in Spain – while sitting 16th in the Premier League – caps off a horror season.And Garnacho told Argentine press in Bilbao: “It’s hard for everyone.”The season was s***, both now losing the final tonight, and in the league, where we didn’t beat anyone, that’s the truth.“Up until the final, I’ve played every round, and today to play 20 minutes… I don’t know. I’m going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens after.”His brother Roberto then caused a stir following the winger’s cryptic message in Bilbao.He posted a picture of a dejected Garnacho and wrote: “Working as no one else, helping every round, coming from two goals in the last two finals, just to be on the pitch for 19 mins and get thrown under the bus.”And now Garnacho’s girlfriend Eva appears to have confirmed his exit by posting their son Enzo’s United kit with the caption: “Last match.”She accompanied it with a crying and love heart emoji.Garnacho’s girlfriend Eva appears to have confirmed his exitCredit: Instagram / @evagarciaGarnacho was benched against Spurs with Mason Mount and Amad Diallo operating as forwards.Amorim was probed on his decision to leave Garnacho out for Mount, to which he replied: “It’s easy to say that now.”Who missed the big opportunity in the first half in the semi-final? Garnacho. Football is like that.”Garnacho, 20, has played 58 times this season across all competitions, more than any other United player.He has 11 goals to his name and remains linked with a move away from Old Trafford, with Chelsea showing interest in January.SunSport revealed how Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo are among the most at risk of being sold in the summer.United remain in a financial mess and selling two of the first team’s biggest assets is now a priority to ease the pressure.Bruno Fernandes has also suggested he could leave but United will not want to offload their skipper.Other players such as Marcus Rashford and Antony, who have been on loan at Villa and Real Betis respectively, will also be sold in what is likely to be a turbulent summer at United.Amorim was asked in his final pre-match press conference of the season whether he has sought to clarify Fernandes and Garnacho’s futures.And he said: “I will speak with my players but my focus is the last game. I don’t know what is going to happen.“We have a plan — we were prepared for both situations, with or without Champions League.”We have an idea what type of squad we want. Now we have to focus on the game, we now have the last game and we have time to address those situations.”Onana meanwhile joined in 2023 in a £47.5m deal from Inter Milan after David de Gea left on a free. Read More on The SunBut he has suffered inconsistent form in Manchester with a string of howlers – leaving a move to Saudi Arabia on the cards.Villa stopper Emi Martinez – who starts against United – has been linked with a move to Old Trafford as he looks to leave Villa. Onana could leave UnitedCredit: Reuters More

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      Charlton 1 Leyton Orient 0: Nathan Jones leads Addicks back to Championship with huge win over London rivals at Wembley

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      MACAULAY GILLESPHEY curled home the sweetest of free-kicks to fire Charlton back into the Championship.It has been five long years for the Addicks in League One but the defender came up trumps with a 30th-minute effort to earn Nathan Jones promotion in his first full season as boss.Charlton are back in the ChampionshipCredit: Shutterstock EditorialMacaulay Gillesphey’s free-kick proved decisiveCredit: PANathan Jones celebrated in typically wild fashion at full-timeCredit: Shutterstock EditorialCharlton return to the second tier for the first time in 2020Credit: Shutterstock EditorialCharlton have been out of the Premier League since 2007 and this has been their fifth season in League One and eighth out of the last nine.But since Nathan Jones took charge in February 2004 things have been on the up at The Valley – steering clear of an unimaginable relegation battle before a third-place finish this season.The game started at a great pace.And ref Andrew Kitchen decided to keep the card in his pocket when Lloyd Jones clattered Dan Agyei as the Orient striker looked to break into the Charlton half.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRight-back Ethan Galbraith, who Wellens said is a “future Premier League footballer”, dragged an effort wide.Ollie O’Neill had a chance to shoot when the O’s caught Charlton on the break but Kayne Ramsay threw himself to block the effort.Leyton Orient came close to breaking the deadlock when Agyei played a peach of a cross from the right but Jordan Brown just failed to connect.And Charlton ruthlessly punished them down the other end when Tyrese Campbell was brought down 25 yards from goal.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSUp stepped Macaulay Gillesphey to curl a wonderful free-kick past Josh Keeley despite the keeper getting his fingertips to it for his sixth goal of the season.It was so excellently executed and sent the sold-out Charlton end into a frenzy of jubilationWhat had been so frustrating for Orient is that in the first half their top-scoring Charlie Kelman did not get a single kick inside the Charlton box.Wellens sent his team out early for the second half and Galbraith managed to get behind the Addicks on the right flank but his cross was jumped on by Will Mannion.And Orient went mighty close to levelling when Jack Currie saw his effort deflected by Tyreece Campbell barely an inch wide of the right post that had Mannion beaten.The O’s fans, who had gone a little quiet, now found their voice again, having belief that they might be able to claw themselves back into the game.The bar then came to Charlton’s rescue when Currie drove forward, played a pass into Kelman, who let fly a 20 yard effort that flew over Mannion but rattled back off the woodwork.Charlton did not concede in their three play-off gamesCredit: Shutterstock EditorialIt was Gillesphey’s sixth goal of the seasonCredit: GettyAlex Gilbert took out Jamie Donley on the edge of the box before the O’s player dusted himself off but fired his shot into the wall.Conor Coventry saw an effort tipped over by Josh Keeley after he was played in by Karoy Anderson.Ref Andrew Kitchen was having issues with his communications kit and there was a long delay while he got kitted with a replacement.Read More on The SunChuks Aneke saw a snap shot pushed around the post by Keeley.After 11 minutes of stoppages it was finally all over and the Addicks are back in the Championship. More