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      Man Utd starlet JJ Gabriel, 14, tipped to be club’s youngest player EVER and already has Nike boot deal

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      JJ GABRIEL has been tipped by Manchester United insiders to become their youngest EVER player.The forward will not be 15 years old until October, but is already the talk of Old Trafford and beyond with his displays.JJ Gabriel has been backed to reach Manchester United’s first teamCredit: InstagramThe 14-year-old could become the club’s youngest playerCredit: InstagramDavid Gaskell became the club’s youngest ever player in 1956Credit: GettyNow there are serious discussions at the club about how to handle his career, with a real expectation  he will break the club’s record.Keeper David Gaskell is still United’s youngest player at 16 years and 19 days but his historic outing dates back to 1956.Academy product Gabriel is seen as a starter before that age and it seems a matter of time, with a chance of a debut NEXT term, possibly in a cup competition.Gabriel is already a stand-out at Under-18 level, where United are trying but failing to keep him under wraps.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThese games are usually behind closed doors, but all who have seen him are struck by his ridiculous skills.He netted a brace in just 25 minutes against the Leeds U18s during a 13-1 romp.He also scored in a 4-0 win over the Stoke City U18s.Gabriel has already played for England’s Under-15s and signed a long-term deal with boot manufacturer Nike recently.Most read in FootballIronically, he is a discovery of top scout Dave Harrison, who has just been made redundant by the Red Devils.First-team manager Ruben Amorim has already shown he is ready to give the club’s youth a chance.Ruben Amorim has given chances to youngsters such as Chido ObiCredit: GettyHarry Amass has become a regular in the first team squadCredit: AlamyThe Portuguese coach has handed chances to Chido Obi, 17, Ayden Heaven, 18, and Harry Amass, 18.Obi made his debut for the club in February during the 1-0 defeat to Tottenham.The striker has since made five more outings in the Premier League as well as in the FA Cup.Amass has also become a regular in the first team, having played in five of Man Utd’s last nine league games.He has also made two appearances in the Europa League as the club have reached the final against Spurs.The final comes on Wednesday and offers both clubs the chance to salvage some joy from their miserable seasons.The winner will gain passage to the Champions League for next season despite a lowly finish in the Premier League table.Read More on The SunIf Gabriel makes an appearance in the Prem next season he could break the record for the youngest player to ever appear in the competition.The current record is held by Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri, who was 15 years and 181 days when he played against Brentford in September 2022.Ethan Nwaneri is the youngest player in Premier League historyCredit: AlamyJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Marc Guehi rushed to hospital after FA Cup final amid fears Crystal Palace captain suffered fractured eye socket

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      MARC GUEHI was rushed to hospital after Crystal Palace’s FA Cup final victory.The Eagles captain was forced off during the match after being hit in the head by the ball on the hour mark.Marc Guehi was rushed to hospital after the FA Cup finalCredit: Shutterstock EditorialThere were fears he had fractured his eye socketCredit: GettyAdam Wharton was also sent to the hospital for testsCredit: InstagramGuehi, 24, was able to lift the trophy alongside club legend Joel Ward.However, he was rushed to hospital in an ambulance afterwards.The BBC have claimed here were fears that he suffered a fracture to his eye socket.It is currently believed that he has severe bruising and that he avoided anything more serious.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWhen he was taken off the pitch, it appeared to prompt a clash between City’s head of sports medicine Max Sala and the Palace bench.He went face-to-face with Eagles assistant manager Paddy McCarthy, before security was forced to intervene.However, it is not yet known whether he will be able to play in Palace’s remaining Premier League fixtures.The Eagles still have to play Wolves at Selhurst Park before finishing the season away at Liverpool.Most read in FA CupGuehi was discharged at around midnight which means he was unable to attend the club’s celebration party at BoxPark.He was not the only player who had to visit hospital as Adam Wharton also needed attention. Dean Henderson leads celebrations with X-rated song as Crystal Palace stars party long into night after FA Cup finalGuehi was able to take part in the trophy liftCredit: GettyHe was struck in the head by a powerful shot from Kevin De Bruyne and was subbed off in the 87th minute.The midfielder had to undergo concussion tests and was not present for the trophy lift.He shared a picture on social media from his hospital bed after being checked out by doctors.He captioned the snap: “Apparently we won the FA Cup. Eaglessssssssss.”The two missed their team-mates’ wild celebration with fans, which included Dean Henderson singing an X-rated chant.Will Hughes could be seen downing a pint while Jean-Philippe Mateta enjoyed a dance.Read More on The SunEberechi Eze netted the only goal in the final as Palace beat Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley.The result saw the Eagles win their first-ever major honour – and will now prepare for their debut season in European competition.Crystal Palace ratingsCRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. More

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      Emotional Everton fans pack streets as they come together to say goodbye to Goodison Park after 133 years

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      EMOTIONAL Everton fans packed the streets to say goodbye to Goodison Park after 133 years. The Toffees will move into their new ground next season with Goodison downsizing to be used for the women’s team.Everton prepare for their last match at Goodison ParkCredit: GettyEverton fans packed the streets to say goodbye to Goodison ParkCredit: EPAFlares and flags filled the Merseyside airCredit: PAThousands lined the streetsCredit: GettyHoards of fans flooded the streets around Goodison ParkAnd the Everton faithful turned out in full force to see off their iconic stadium ahead of Southampton’s lunchtime trip. Goodison Road was a see of blue, with flares being set off and flags flying high in the Merseyside air.The ground is not gone forever, though – instead being repurposed with the men’s team moving to the new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock, officially named the Hill Dickinson Stadium.Goodison Park was first opened in 1892 and has a capacity of 39,572.READ MORE IN football But that is set to be reduced as multiple parts will be reconfigured.This will be done by reducing the number of seats in each row in order to add space.Everton’s women’s team currently has an average attendance of 2,062 at their current home of Walton Hall Park.The club has offered season ticket holders and hospitality members the chance to buy the seat that was theirs for this season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt would act as a souvenir of the historic stadium following Sunday’s home match against Southampton.Everton legends including Wayne Rooney and Phil Jagielka took to the field before the game to pay tribute. 10,000 attend test event at Everton’s new stadiumJagielka, who spent 12 years at the club, said: “We’re forgetting there’s a kick-off and there’s a game in a few minutes, but this is amazing and it’s only going to get more emotional as the day goes on.”The new £802million, 52,888-capacity stadium which opens in August will be called the Hill Dickinson Stadium.It comes after the Liverpool-based law firm were unveiled as the naming rights partner for the waterside venue.The Toffees have already held test events at the Dock venue, which they will use from next season.That included an Under-18s match against Wigan in February.David Moyes first took charge at Goodison in 2002 and spent 11 years at the club before moving to Manchester United. And he returned to Merseyside in January after replacing Sean Dyche – with the club now sitting 13th. Moyes said: “It was amazing, the welcome on the streets, it really was special.”But I have to say the day itself will be really important but what we have to focus on now is making sure we get the win and sending everyone off in the right frame of mind.”Everton bowed out of Goodison in style after beating rock-bottom Southampton 2-0 thanks to a Iliman Ndiaye double. Read More on The SunThe Toffees also appeared to wave goodbye to midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure – whose contract expires at the end of the season.Doucoure received widespread applause after coming off following the hour mark – gesturing back to the fans too. It was a send off to rememberCredit: GettyMerseyside was a sea of blueCredit: GettyEverton legends including Wayne Rooney and Phil Jagielka took to the fieldRooney was all smiles on the Goodison turfCredit: GettyIliman Ndiaye was Everton’s last scorer at GoodisonCredit: ReutersAbdoulaye Doucoure appeared to wave goodbye to fansCredit: Getty More

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      Play-off clash ABANDONED as furious fans throw fireworks and toilet roll on pitch before team forced to forfeit match

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      A PLAY-OFF match in the Netherlands was ABANDONED after furious fans threw fireworks and toilet roll onto the pitch. Den Haag hosted Telstar in the quarter-finals trailing 2-0 on aggregate. Den Haag’s play-off match with Telstar was abandonedCredit: ESPNAnd they went 1-0 down in the return tie as Telstar hunt promotion to the Dutch top-flight for the first time in nearly five decades. Emotions were running high in the Den Haag home end as angry supporters began vandalising the pitch. And after 84 minutes, referee Marc Nagtegaal was forced to take both teams off as fireworks and loo roll were chucked onto the pitch.Players returned soon after but on the 87th minute, again the game was paused and ultimately suspended amid the fan fury. READ MORE IN football As a result, the match ended 1-0 with Telstar progressing into the semi-finals with a 3-0 win over the two legs. Telstar – whose goalkeeper is the son of Ronald Koeman – now prepare to face Den Bosch in the last four first leg on Tuesday. In the Eredivisie, the league is to be decided on the final day of the season. PSV currently top the table, one point above Ajax who host sixth-placed Twente. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMeanwhile, PSV play 11th-placed Sparta Rotterdam away from home bidding to retain their title.Peter Bosz won the league title last season after taking over from Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy.Arne Slot guided Feyenoord to the trophy the season before that – and has since won the Premier League in his first season at Liverpool. Liverpool boss Arne Slot parties with Wayne Lineker in Ibiza just hours after Premier League clash with Arsenal_2 More

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      Dean Henderson leads celebrations with X-rated song as Crystal Palace stars party long into night after FA Cup final

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      DEAN HENDERSON led Crystal Palace’s FA Cup celebrations with an X-rated song.The goalkeeper played a crucial role as the Eagles won their first-ever major honour.Dean Henderson enjoyed Crystal Palace’s FA Cup celebrationsCredit: XHe shouted an X-rated chant to the fansCredit: XEberechi Eze with his medal following the victoryCredit: GoffJoel Ward made sure to keep hold of the trophyCredit: GoffHenderson, 28, escaped a red card for handling the ball outside of the box during the match.He also pulled off a number of impressive saves, including denying Omar Marmoush from the penalty spot.The former Manchester United goalkeeper enjoyed the club’s celebrations into the evening.Henderson was filmed chanting an X-rated song during the club’s celebrations at BoxPark.READ MORE ON DEAN HENDERSONTo the tune of Shakira’s Waka Waka, he chanted: “12th again, who gives a f***. We’ve won the FA Cup.”Palace’s celebrations lasted long into the night as the official social media account asked “Who is still up?” at 12.49am.The post was joined with a video that showed Jean-Philippe Mateta dancing away to Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom by Vengaboys. The FA Cup trophy made an appearance as it was raised from the balcony at the venue for the fans below.Most read in FA CupJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMidfielder Will Hughes was also filmed by a fan enjoying himself as he downed his pint.Stars such as Eberechi Eze and Joel Ward were snapped in their suits as they celebrated.Crystal Palace stars lift FA Cup trophy as they win first major honour in club’s history with win over Man CityJean-Philippe Mateta could be seen having a danceCredit: X/ CPFCThe striker wore his sunglasses long into the nightCredit: X/ CPFCWill Hughes was having a good timeCredit: XHe was filmed downing a pint at BoxParkCredit: XEze looked suave in his suit, while the outgoing Ward could be seen with the trophy as he made a phone call.Ward, 35, is leaving the club after 13 years at the end of the season.The defender has played over 360 times for the Eagles since joining from Portsmouth in 2012.Meanwhile, after the full-time whistle, Henderson clashed with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.The stopper could be seen showing his ten fingers up to the Spaniard due to the length of added time.Guardiola did not appreciate the gesture as he made a beeline for the Palace star.Henderson also dedicated the victory to his dad, who tragically passed away in July 2024.He said on live TV: “It’s why I left (Man Utd), it’s what I set out to do.Read More on The Sun“But honestly, I lost my dad at the start of the season, and I’ll miss him here today.“But he was with me every kick of the ball today and I dedicate that win to him.”Crystal Palace ratingsCRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. More

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      Will Still ‘in advanced talks with Premier League club’ immediately after resigning as Lens manager

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      WILL STILL has reportedly landed a job offer from a Premier League club after leaving RC Lens.The manager announced he would be leaving the Ligue 1 side following their final game of the season.Will Still is in advanced talks with a Premier League clubCredit: Shutterstock EditorialHe left RC Lens to spend more time with partner Emma SaundersCredit: Instagram / @wrstillStill, 32, admitted that he would be returning to England in order to spend more time with his partner Emma Saunders.The Sky Sports presenter has been battling health issues over the last year.Still will now be able to be close by after leaving the French club.Reports have now claimed that he will not be out of work for long.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Independent have claimed that Southampton have already approached the manager.The Premier League side, for now, are said to be “advanced talks” with Still over the job.The Saints are a top-flight club for two more games which come against Everton and Southampton.However, after a shocking season the south coast club will be dropping back into the Championship.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSSouthampton’s relegation was confirmed back on April 6 following their 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.The club has been through two managers as both Russell Martin and Ivan Juric were hit with the axe.Top ten Premier League managers’ WagsRussell Martin was sacked back in DecemberCredit: GettyThe club was relegated under Ivan JuricCredit: GettyStill is a free agent, having announced his exit from RC Lens just one season into a three-year deal.His partner Emma has battled both thyroid cancer and a brain infection called encephalitis over the last year.This has led to Still to make the decision to come back to England and spend more time with her.L’Equipe has reported that coaching in England has been a “long dream” for Still.It has been suggested that he turned down Rangers in Scotland but has interest from Hull City.He has previously admitted that West Ham would be a dream job as a childhood fan of the club.Still’s parting message to RC LensHere is what Will Still told RC Lens fans about his decision to leave…He said: “I won’t be the coach of RC Lens next season.”It was the last season at Bollaert, for multiple reasons.”The main reason that pushed me to make this decision is the fact that I need to go home.”Everyone is well aware of what happened in my life. That’s why.”I had a lot of fun, I think we achieved great things despite everything. I’ve been in France for four years, four years that I’ve experienced intense moments.”The logical choice is that I get closer to my wife for her well-being too.” More

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      Bold Oliver Glasner reveals eleven-word football lesson he gave Pep Guardiola on pitch after FA Cup final

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      OLIVER GLASNER has revealed the eleven-word lesson that he gave to Pep Guardiola during the FA Cup final.The Austrian manager led Crystal Palace to their first major trophy in history with victory over Manchester City.Oliver Glasner warned Pep Guardiola before the FA Cup finalCredit: GettyThe Austrian led Crystal Palace to their first trophyCredit: AlamyEberechi Eze netted a fantastic goal to give the Eagles the lead in the first half.The South London outfit were able to nullify Man City for the remainder of the game to seal the win.Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson was called into action, and he even saved a penalty from Omar Marmoush.But as the game went on, it seemed less and less likely that the Citizens would find their way back into the tie.READ MORE CRYSTAL PALACE NEWSPalace played Guardiola’s side at the Etihad back in April and raced into a two-goal lead.However, City got the better of them as they were level by half time and finished 5-2 victors.Glasner was paying attention though, and after that game boldly warned Guardiola over playing that system again.Speaking after the FA Cup final, the manager admitted that he had issued his message to his opposite number.Most read in FA CupJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe said: “I said to Pep, ‘If we meet again, you can’t play in this system because we will solve it’.”Glasner did not lie as Palace deserved their victory on the Wembley pitch.Dean Henderson leads celebrations with X-rated song as Crystal Palace stars party long into night after FA Cup finalGuardiola had set his City team up in a 4-2-3-1 formation that day.But at Wembley his team featured just three players – Nico O’Reilly, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol – playing in the same positions.He had chanced the attacking personnel with Kevin de Bruyne dropped from the striker role and into midfield.Erling Haaland was given the role of leading the line in the final but was well marshalled by Palace’s defence.Guardiola also swapped both wingers from James McAtee and Omar Marmoush to Jeremy Doku and Savinho.The Eagles did get fortunate as Henderson escaped a red card for denial of a goalscoring opportunity.The goalkeeper batted the ball away with his hand while outside of the box and stopped Haaland from getting through on goal.Read More on The SunAfter the game, he clashed with Guardiola over the ten minutes of added time.The stopper could be seen showing his ten fingers up to the Spaniard, which was not appreciated as he made a beeline for the Palace star.Crystal Palace ratingsCRYSTAL PALACE secured their first ever trophy with a famous FA Cup final victory over Manchester City. More

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      Chelsea’s Aggie Beever-Jones hopes to make Women’s FA Cup final ‘dream come true’ in clash with Manchester United

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      HOMEGROWN Chelsea star Aggie Beever-Jones admits it has sometimes been hard to break away from the academy kid tag.However the striker, 21, has emerged as a key player for the eight-time WSL champions. Aggie Beever-Jones says the chance of playing in an FA Cup final at Wembley for Chelsea would be a dream trueCredit: GettyThe Blues striker hopes to help her side, who have featured in eight finals previously, win the trophy for the sixth timeCredit: GettyBeever-Jones took part in a football coaching session for girls hosted by McDonalds six days before Chelsea’s FA Cup final clash with Manchester UnitedCredit: PALast May Beever-Jones’ old boss Emma Hayes described the player as the future of Chelsea. She has certainly come a long way since Hayes handed her a senior debut during a 4-0 defeat of Aston Villa in January 2021. And, ahead of today’s FA Cup final showdown with Manchester United, she spoke of wanting to be a role model for young stars coming through the ranks.The Blues star said: “I’m proud to have come from the academy.Read More Football Stories“Being that academy kid, I feel like I have that label and sometimes it’s hard to break away from. “I hope that the academy kids know that they can come to me and have an arm around them.It’s something I’m really proud of – being able to play for the club that I’ve watched, grown up playing for and that my family love.”Beever-Jones’s nine top-flight goals contributed to 22 matches played without defeat during their invincible WSL run this season. Most read in FootballWith that milestone complete Beever-Jones has set her sights on another target. That’s starring in an FA Cup final at Wembley for the first time in her career with Chelsea aiming to overcome holders Man United. Sonia Bompastor’s side also lifted the League Cup, meaning victory at Wembley would complete a domestic treble, something that they have not achieved for four years.Beever-Jones added: “Being able to play at Wembley in an FA Cup final would be an absolute dream. “I have never played there for Chelsea. It’s going to be a tough match against Man United.“Being holders, they’ve got a point to prove. They want to retain that and equally we want to bring it back home for us.”With all tickets for today’s clash sold out, a record crowd is expected at the 90,000-capacity stadium for Chelsea’s clash with Marc Skinner’s side. The last cup final clash between both teams at Wembley, in May 2023 attracted a then record crowd of  77,390, the Blues sealing a 1-0 win.United, who trounced Tottenham 4-0 in last year’s decider, are competing in the final for a third year in a row. Among those who hope to see Surrey-born Beever-Jones feature are her family who have supported her rise to the top of the game. A journey that began with her playing grassroots football in a boys’ team in a Sunday Little League in Merton, South London.  The Surrey-born striker adds: “I spent a lot of my childhood just playing in a grass field with my boy best friends. “Then I was lucky enough to get scouted and go into the Chelsea pathway. “My family is such a big part of it including my mum and my sister who is a midwife at the hospital that we were both born at.“I feel really lucky to have had the opportunities I had when I was growing up and get given the opportunity to play football.”Helping girls access opportunities to play football is something Beever-Jones is passionate about. Six days ago she visited the home of seventh tier men’s side Hanwell FC to help coach 100 girls taking part in a McDonalds Fun Football session. She said: “It was so nice to be able to go there  and see the young girls playing football with other girls. “Hopefully it shows the way the game’s going and where it can go.”Beyond a dream end to this term and her hope to help Chelsea add an FA Cup to their League Cup and WSL title triumph, Beever-Jones has hopes of making into England’s squad for this year’s Euros. Last month the striker scored her first senior goal in an England shirt when she came off the bench to turn the ball home in the second half of a 5-0 Nations League defeat of Belgium. But while she has hopes of earning in Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses squad for the Euros in Switzerland, her focus at present is on helping Chelsea win a domestic treble. Beever-Jones added:  “It would be an absolute dream. For me, it’s the aim and I’m just focusing on making Sarina happy and delivering what she wants from me. But we’ve still got one game left to go in the season.  I think we’ve still got one game left to go in the season.While Beever-Jones is has hopes of being named in England’s squad for the Women’s Euros, her focus is on helping Chelsea seal a domestic trophy treble winCredit: Getty”I want to end on a high and hopefully keeping Sonia happy as well. Read More on The Sun“I always say I believe everything will fall into place if you work for it. “I’ve just got to keep training and doing what I can and hopefully, who sees what happens.” More