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      Newcastle vs Brighton live stream FREE: How to watch FA Cup 5th round tie TODAY

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      NEWCASTLE and Brighton tangle in HUGE FA Cup fifth round tie at St James’ Park.The Toon will have a chance to win a trophy in the Carabao Cup this season, but they have another competition to focus on before their day out at Wembley.Callum Wilson helped fire Newcastle into the FA Cup fifth roundCredit: GettyKaoru Mitoma scored the winning goal for Brighton against Chelsea in the fourth roundCredit: GettyNEWCASTLE VS BRIGHTON LIVEThe Seagulls knocked out Chelsea in the fourth round of the FA Cup and will face a tough trip to their top four rivals today.Fabian Hurzeler already has a win at St James’ Park under his belt this season, winning 1-0 there during Brighton’s fast start to the 24/25 season.How Howe turned Toon around WITHOUT Saudi billionsBY GARY STONEHOUSEEDDIE HOWE has got “the richest club in the world” fighting for honours regularly again despite not being able to blow the big Saudi bucks.The 47-year-old achieved legendary status at Bournemouth by guiding the then-skint Cherries all the way from League Two into the Premier League promised land.Now he is potentially on the verge of writing his name into Newcastle’s history books if he can end their 70-year wait for a major trophy.Howe came mightily close two years ago when he and the Magpies suffered heartbreak in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester United.Qualifying for the Champions League with a fourth-placed finish softened that blow, and now he is eyeing more than just another Wembley outing as he takes Toon to Arsenal for the first-leg of the Carabao Cup semis.Of course, it has been nothing like those early days at Bournemouth for Howe since he took charge in November 2021 just weeks after their Saudi takeover.There was a big outlay that January transfer window in order to assure the club’s Premier League status, but despite reaching the Champions League, PSR rules have delayed their path straight to football’s top table.Though, despite the purse strings being tightened and even being forced to sell young starlets against his wishes, Howe still has Newcastle punching with the big boys for silverware.The question is though – how has he done it and how far can he go?How to watch Newcastle vs Brighton for FREENewcastle and Brighton, for viewers in the UK, is completely FREE to watch!Eddie Howe’s side will take on the Seagulls live on ITV1 and ITVX.Alternatively, keep up to date with SunSport’s play-by-play coverage of the match.The game will be played on Sunday, March 2 at 1:45pm GMT.Read more FootballWhat other FA Cup games are on in this round?There are still two more games to go in this round of the FA Cup:Man United vs Fulham – Sun, Mar 2 – 4:30pm GMT – BBC OneNottingham Forest vs Ipswich – Mon, Mar 3 – 7:30pm GMT – ITV4 More

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      ITV ‘made £0 bid to broadcast major football tournament’ but was beaten by £800million offer

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      ITV made a stunning £0 bid to try and land the broadcast rights for the Club World Cup, it’s been claimed.The rights for the revamped tournament – which was first contested in 2000 – were recently acquired by streaming powerhouse DAZN.The 2025 Club World Cup takes place in the summerCredit: GETTYITV reportedly tabled a £0 bid to acquire the broadcast rights for the competitionCredit: AFPFIFA snubbed the proposal and accepted an £800million offer from DAZNCredit: GETTYBut The Telegraph claim that ITV tried to get their hands on them for absolutely zilch in an audacious bid.The British broadcaster is said to have been confident of landing the rights due to its ability to reach a wide audience.They were hoping to reach that wide audience by putting the games on its main terrestrial channels.FIFA, however, weren’t sold on the idea and opted to accept DAZN’s lucrative offer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAn ITV spokesperson said: “We would never comment on speculative contractual matters.”DAZN ended up paying a whopping £800million ($1billion) to acquire the rights for the 32-team tournament.ITV could, however, still end up broadcasting some Club World Cup games if DAZN sublicenses them the rights.DAZN, however, are said to be “undecided” about doing so as they hope airing the games free of charge will get footie fans to subscribe to its service.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe Club World Cup gets underway in mid-June and will culminate on July 13.The MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the home NFL teams the New York Jets and the New York Giants, will host the final.Fans baffled as Donald Trump sends bizarre video message to pal ‘Jonny’ Infantino before Fifa Club World Cup drawThe 2025 Club World Cup will be a showcase of some of the finest teams across the globe.Chelsea and Manchester City will be the Premier League’s representatives, while Atletico and Real Madrid will represent LaLiga. More

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      Annie Kilner ‘ignoring the noise’ after husband Kyle Walker spends night with 2 girls as fellow WAGs rally around her

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      ANNIE Kilner is “ignoring the noise” after love rat husband Kyle Walker was snapped with two party girls – as fellow WAGs rally around her.The Three Lions and AC Milan ace, 34, got touchy-feely with the Annie lookalikes at a hotel bar and club until around 2am.Annie Kilner posted a photo dump on InstagramCredit: instagram/annievkilnerAnnie poses for a mirror selfieCredit: instagram/annievkilnerKyle Walker was pictured leaving Tocqueville 13, Milan’s hedonistic late night hot spot with two brunettesCredit: BackGridIt came hours after his wife and boys jetted back to England.The Man City full-back, on loan in Serie A, enjoyed a £5,300 Super VIP extravagance with the pair at the Italian city’s star-studded Tocqueville 13.Sources at the nightclub say the group partied into the early hours.Annie posted a photo dump yesterday, including a sign reading: “Maybe your path is harder because your calling is higher.” Other snaps included her on nights out with pals, mirror selfies and of her sons at the airport.She wrote: “Been A Busy [bee emoji].”There was no mention of Kyle’s night out.One of Annie’s fans posted a comment praising the her, saying: “The way you’re just getting on with life, ignoring the noise and not playing her game is so admirable. You know what truly matters. Well done girl.”Most read in Football Harry Kane’s wife Kate posted three heart eyes emojis, while Luke Shaw’s girlfriend Anouska Santos commented “10/10” and Jack Grealish’s partner Sasha Attwood added: “My beautiful girl.” KYLE’S NIGHT OUTOur exclusive photos show Kyle, who was wearing his wedding ring, appearing to touch one woman’s hair as she flicks it back flirtatiously.At Tocqueville, the £150,000-a-week England defender’s group spent £2,474 on a table at the heart of the club.They paid £1,200 for a magnum of Dom Perignon champagne and £1,600 for a 1.75-litre bottle of Clase Azul Reposado tequila.Kyle Walker’s football agent at centre of drugs raid as cops uncover over 90 cannabis plants DAYS after AC Milan dealSources say the group partied until 4am, although Kyle left before then.One said: “Kyle made sure he got one of the best tables for him and the girls and didn’t hold back. He played it cool in terms of ­dancing — but seemed to have a great time.”A day earlier, on Monday, Kyle, Annie and their four boys were seen shopping in Milan.Kyle and Annie, currently going through a divorce, were seen leaving the Prada shop at tourist hotspot Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.She and the boys are thought to have flown back to the UK that evening.The following night, on Tuesday, Kyle, currently sidelined by injury, went to the Casa Cipriani Hotel where he arrived at 10.45pm.The hotel offers £1,000-a-night suites and a private members’ restaurant and bar, the Living Room, which was packed with celebrities for Milan Fashion Week including Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio and his Italian girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti.Kyle, in blue trousers, white Prada T-shirt, a striped cardigan and baseball cap, is understood to have met the two women inside the Living Room, which has live entertainment and DJ sets.Several fellow WAGs showed their supportCredit: instagram/annievkilnerAnnie on a night out with palsCredit: instagram/annievkilnerOne of the snaps shared was a motivational statementCredit: instagram/annievkilnerThe women were seen giggling as they left the Living Room at around 2am on Wednesday.Kyle ushered them into an electric BMW iX7 which was driven two miles to Tocqueville 13.The women were dressed elegantly, with one in a white fur coat and the other a long burgundy coat.An onlooker said: “The women looked at ease in Kyle’s company, sticking close by his side.“It appeared as if they had spent a good few hours together, they were laughing and joking as Kyle’s driver collected keys at the valet.“At one point one woman flicked back her long brown hair and Kyle reached over to touch it.“He then had his arm around the woman’s waist. He looked like the cat that got the cream.“Kyle was obviously having a good time, but whatever the situation, it doesn’t look good when Annie had just flown home following a family get-together.”Tocqueville 13’s Instagram page is crammed with images of scantily clad women writhing on the dance floor, and that night was dubbed ICON, with DJs spinning hip-hop, reggaeton and afrobeat music.The venue, which is spread over two floors and closes at 5am, has built a reputation for hedonistic late-night partying.On social media, revellers can be seen crossing the dance floor waving magnum bottles of Moët & Chandon champagne with bottle sparklers attached.Another Milan nightlife source said: “Tocqueville 13 is notorious for footballers, basketballers and wealthy Milano men because it’s filled with hot women.“They can go there and splash their cash and are sure to end up with a woman on their arm.“The club doesn’t open until 11.30pm so is very much a late-night spot and by the time it closes the sun is coming up.”Kyle’s two companions were spotted together the next day, later on Wednesday, wearing sunglasses, outside the swish Portrait Hotel.Sources close to Kyle said the women were friends of a man — his Italian agent — he was having ­dinner with in the private members’ club at Casa Cipriani Hotel and were sitting on a nearby table.The source said they were later joined by other people known to Kyle’s agent when they moved on to the club.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey insisted Kyle didn’t drink any alcohol and left the club earlier than the others.Kyle joined AC Milan on loan in the January transfer window after asking Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola if he could leave for a new challenge.Annie said she’s been a ‘busy bee’Credit: instagram/annievkilnerKyle, 34, was seen with his arm around one of the dark-haired womenCredit: BackGridWalker treated the women to the club’s £5,000 Super VIP extravaganceCredit: BackGridThe club doesn’t open until 11.30pm so is very much a late night spotCredit: BackGrid More

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      Newcastle new stadium update with final decision over leaving St James’ Park to be made ‘soon’

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED are on the brink of announcing the final decision on the future of St James’ Park.The Toon brass are weighing up building a brand-spanking new £1.2BILLION stadium to replace the iconic ground.Newcastle are weighing up leaving St James’ Park for a bigger stadiumCredit: REUTERSThe prospect of expanding the iconic ground has also been discussedCredit: ALAMYThe club will soon announce it’s decision on the future of the groundCredit: GETTYThe prospect of expanding St James’ has also been discussed by board members.And Chief Commercial Officer Peter Silverstone has revealed the potential departure from the stadium will “soon” be announced – just days after the recent visit of chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan.He said: “We’re at that point where we’re deciding ‘Is it best to renovate and re-invigorate St James’ Park?'”Which is renowned as one of the most atmospheric stadiums in the country.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Or build a new stadium as these projects have shown and other clubs in the Premier League have done.“That is a decision which will be made relatively soon. What’s clear is we need to satisfy that demand.”Every week we have a very intense fanbase which is determined to come and watch Newcastle but can’t.“So you start with the fans and how we can service most of them and then look into what’s the best option from that.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe proposed extension of St James’ Park could see the stadium back out on to the meto stationThe new ground could be built adjacent to St James’Newcastle’s Saudi owners are said to be keen on a new ground to help take the club to the next level.And Silverstone insists an increased capacity will do wonders for the club’s annual revenue.Newcastle’s Alexander Isak talks to Alan Shearer about Champions League desires He said: “St James’ Park is an iconic location that provides an incredible atmosphere and gives the team an advantage on the pitch.”It already has 52,000 seats. A new stadium wouldn’t offer that right away, and we would have to pay again for every seat.”However, a new venue could generate significantly higher revenue both on matchdays and beyond.”Newcastle will be back in action this afternoon, welcoming Brighton to St James’ for their FA Cup fifth-round tie. More

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      Wigan SACK club legend Shaun Maloney as manager after two years but show class in statement

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      WIGAN sacked club legend Shaun Maloney with the club 15th in League One.But they showed their class with a touching farewell gesture.Shaun Maloney has been sacked as Wigan bossCredit: GettyMaloney spent four seasons as a player with Wigan from 2011 to 2015 and was part of the team that famously won the FA Cup in 2013.The former Celtic, Aston Villa and Hull playmaker – who had a stint as Hibernian boss – returned to Lancashire when he took over from Kolo Toure at the Latics in January 2023.He provided some much-needed stability amid chaos at the Brick Community Stadium – despite being unable to save the club from relegation in 2023.Maloney kept Wigan in League One last season despite an eight-point deduction. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to Reading spelt the end of his tenure – leaving the club just six points above the relegation zone.Wigan said: “Shaun was appointed Wigan Athletic Manager in January 2023 during what would be an extremely turbulent period in the Club’s history. “Whilst he could not prevent the Club’s relegation from the EFL Championship, Shaun ensured that the Club returned to the third tier with fighting spirit.”Furthermore, through a change of ownership in the summer of 2023, Shaun stuck by the Club and helped us overcome an eight-point deduction and a squad overhaul to retain our 2023/24 League One status comfortably with matches to spare.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”During his tenure, Shaun and his young team have provided the Club and its supporters with some proud moments, including an Emirates FA Cup Third Round tie with Manchester United, as well as three memorable victories over rivals Bolton Wanderers, just to name a few.”Shaun has also helped develop a number of our young players, some of whom have moved on to further their careers to the mutual benefit of the Football Club.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballers”However, it cannot be overlooked that the current League One campaign has clearly not progressed as anticipated. “Home results and performances, in particular, have been disappointing and below the standard at which our supporters expect. For this reason, the Board felt that it was time for a change.”The timing of such change will allow the club the necessary time to appoint a successor and enable the Club to look forward to the future.”Maloney’s No2 Max Rogers has also left his role with former Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan stepping up as interim gaffer. However, despite his dismissal, Wigan ensured the 47-cap Scotland international was given a classy send-off – and insisted he is “always welcome” back at the club. The statement added: “As a Board of Directors, we would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Shaun and Max for their service, efforts and dedication to the Club.”We hope that in the years to come Shaun’s time as Manager is remembered fondly by supporters, as is his time as a player for the Club. Shaun and Max will always be welcomed back to Wigan Athletic Football Club and the Brick Community Stadium.”Maloney provided the assist for the winner in the 2013 FA Cup finalCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdHe racked up 47 Scotland capsCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow More

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      FA Cup quarter-final draw ball numbers: Who is in the hat for next round?

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      THE FA Cup quarter-final draw will take place TONIGHT!Some huge names remain in the competition despite numerous giant killings in previous rounds.The FA Cup is heading towards the business end of the competitionCredit: GettyDefending champions Manchester United take on Fulham in their fifth round tie this evening.And fans won’t have to wait much longer for the FA Cup quarter-final draw.When is the FA Cup quarter-final draw?The draw for the FA Cup quarter-final will take place on Sunday, March 2.Proceedings will get underway following the conclusion of Man Utd vs Fulham.The draw is expected to begin at around 6.30pm GMT.That said, should the fifth round tie require extra time or potentially penalties, the draw will take place a little later.How to watch FA Cup quarter-final draw for FREEThe FA Cup quarter-final draw will be broadcast live on BBC One.You can live stream the show for FREE via the BBC iPlayer.The FA will also provide free coverage of the draw through their official social channels.Former Man Utd defender Denis Irwin and ex-Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy will be making the draw.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFA Cup quarter-final ball numbersHere are the all-important ball numbers for the FA Cup quarter-final draw:1. Preston North End2. Aston Villa3. Crystal Palace4. Manchester United or Fulham5. Newcastle United or Brighton & Hove Albion6. AFC Bournemouth7. Manchester City8. Nottingham Forest or Ipswich TownFA Cup fifth round schedule and resultsFriday, February 28Aston Villa 2-0 Cardiff CityMost read in FA CupSaturday, March 1Crystal Palace 3-1 MillwallPreston North End 3-0 BurnleyBournemouth 1-1 (5-4 pens) Wolverhampton WanderersManchester City 3-1 Plymouth ArgyleSunday, March 21.45pm – Newcastle United v Brighton & Hove Albion4.30pm – Manchester United v FulhamMonday, March 37.30pm – Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town More

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      All this week’s transfer exclusives from SunSport’s man in the know as Aston Villa battle Everton for Mings replacement

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      ALAN NIXON is SunSport’s Boss of Goss.Check out this week’s red-hot transfer whispers from our man in the know…Joel Ordonez is wanted by both Aston Villa and EvertonCredit: GettyTHRILLY JOELASTON VILLA are fighting Everton for Joel Ordonez — who stands between them and Champions League glory.The Club Brugge star, 20, can play centre-half and right-back and looks ideal for the Premier League with his ability and strength.Ecuadorian international Ordonez helped shut Villa out in the group stage and they have been on his trail ever since.The sides meet again on Tuesday in their last-16 first leg — and Everton will be watching closely as they are desperate to land him, too.Ordonez, 20, is rated at £40million by the Belgian side and Villa see him as an ideal replacement for Tyrone Mings.The Toffees also plan a summer revamp and fancy him as the right-sided centre-back in a five at the back.Everton also rate Maxime Esteve, 22, at Burnley but he plays on the left.ROB’S JOB WAITRob Edwards could be forced to wait for his next jobCredit: GettyFORMER Luton boss Rob Edwards faces a frustrating wait for a new job because of a huge compensation fee on his head.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSInterested clubs were told the 42-year-old would cost them £1million as part of his Hatters exit package.Blackburn overlooked Edwards and has been linked with Middlesbrough — but may be sitting it out until the ‘transfer’ fee drops in the next 12 months.MOYES IN DARKDavid Moyes made his return to Everton earlier this seasonCredit: ReutersNEW Everton owners The Friedkin Group are looking for a football supremo to be overlord for their whole organisation.The Americans also own Roma and want someone to run both clubs in the future.Director of football Kevin Thelwell is set to leave his role at Goodison — as we revealed — and now boss David Moyes is waiting to learn what structure the new owners plan to put in place . . . and where it leaves him.MAXED OUT IN MILAN SPREEMaxime Estève is a target for AC MilanCredit: GettyAC MILAN scouts made a shock visit to check out Burnley centre-half Maxime Esteve.The classy Frenchman, 22, may move in the summer — and will definitely do so if the Clarets fail to win promotion.Crystal Palace star Mateta stretchered off with horror injury after shock kung-fu kick from Milwall keeper who sees redEverton are keen on Esteve while Crystal Palace have shortlisted him.But the Italians are on the trail of a player too good for the second tier.CATS CHASE QUICK CASHKyril Louis-Dreyfus owns 64 per cent of SunderlandCredit: ReutersSUNDERLAND are in talks with US financiers MSD Holdings about a quick £35million loan.Wealthy Kyril Louis-Dreyfus owns Black Cats yet they are still seeking funding — even with interest at £5m a year.The timing is odd as Sunderland chase a Prem jackpot and have players to sell for big money this summer.But the cash is wanted quicker than that.A REAL DEAL BUT NOT FOR HORNETSMillonarios striker Neyser is wanted by WatfordCredit: ConmebolWATFORD’S chances of signing young Colombian star Neyser Villarreal look slim — as Porto set up a deal.The Portuguese giants have been ‘promised’ striker Villarreal, 19, by his agent and could get him for nothing at the end of the year.Brazil’s Vasco da Gama made a £3million bid plus extras that his club Millonarios accepted but the player and agent refuse to speak to them.WHICH Premier League sporting director is making a fool of himself in the VIP box at games?The foreign wheeler-dealer is given to celebrating goals wildly and arguing about refereeing decisions with rival fans and even directors.This loud chap was recently seen gesturing so much that a ‘minder’ in the entourage was forced to calm a brewing row with home supporters.ROBINS KEEN ON NEW RECRUITSMark Robins is concerned by the squad at Stoke CityCredit: PASTOKE boss Mark Robins will look for a major change in recruitment plans in the summer.Robins, 55, has been alarmed by a thin squad bulked out with young players and loan captures.The Potters have tried to sign their own players but ended up with a mixed bag.That is partly because of so much upheaval with Robins their third boss this season.PRODIGAL SONDavid Moyes Jr is wanted by Hull CityCredit: AlamyHULL are after David Moyes Jr for a top scouting role.The Everton manager’s son has previous experience with West Ham, where he worked for his dad.Now the Tigers hope to tempt the ex-agent to their transfer team, which has changed regularly over the past couple of years.ROVERS RETURNValerien Ismael is looking to add to his staff at BlackburnCredit: GettyBLACKBURN boss Valerien Ismael will bring in coach Adam Murray in the summer.Eastbourne gaffer Murray worked with the Frenchman at Barnsley and Besiktas and will join Rovers No .2 Dean Whitehead at Ewood Park.Ismael took over last month and is happy with the rest of his staff. More

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      Something is wrong with our referees when VAR is needed to show red card for ‘life-threatening’ tackle on Mateta

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      SOMETHING is not right with our officials at the moment.Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts’ first-half challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta was a clear red card for serious foul play.Jean-Philippe Mateta was kicked in the head by Liam Roberts in Palace’s FA Cup clash with MillwallCredit: REXReferee Michael Oliver sensationally needed VAR to give Roberts his marching ordersCredit: GETTYOliver eventually sent Roberts off after seeing the replayCredit: REXThe Crystal Palace striker was kicked in the head and it was an obvious instance of endangering a player’s safety with excessive force and/or brutality.Yet, referee Michael Oliver did not even show a yellow card. We had to wait for VAR to intervene and recommend a review.Even then, it took more than TWO MINUTES for a decision to be made.READ MORE ON MATETA3It seems that the officials on the pitch are relying too much on VAR at the moment —  for me, that is not refereeing.I can only conclude that Michael did not realise at the time just how dangerous the challenge was. He has been our best referee but he seems to be lacking in confidence at the moment.And that happens with players AND referees.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSJean-Phillipe Mateta is thankfully recovering from the horror tackleCredit: REUTERSHis incorrect red card for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly at Wolves in January was rightly overturned.At Selhurst Park yesterday,  a three-man VAR team led by Nick Hopton — who is not a Premier League referee — made sure that the correct decision was made in the end.’Endangered his life’ – Crystal Palace owner gives Mateta injury update live on BBC and slams ‘reckless’ Millwall starBut why did it take them so long? Even in real time, that was a clear red card.It reminded me of the challenge by West Germany goalkeeper Harald Schumacher that left Patrick Battiston of France badly hurt in the 1982 World Cup.What on earth was the Millwall goalkeeper thinking, rushing out like that?Players have a duty of care towards their fellow professionals, and Mateta’s safety was certainly endangered.Palace chairman Steve Parish rightly didn’t mince his words on the tackle, saying: “That is the most reckless challenge on a football pitch I think I’ve ever seen. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish condemned the tackle live on the BBCCredit: BBC”And he needs to have a long, hard look at himself that lad. “Because he’s endangering a fellow professional, maybe even his life, with a challenge like that.it’s a dreadful challenge and why the referee needs to go the screen, I’ve no idea. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Forget about him being a football player, he is a human being. That is not a normal challenge. “If you’re kicking someone in the head with the full force, God knows what damage has been done to him.” More