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      Argentine football star under investigation after ‘fatally hitting motorcyclist and failing breathalyser test’

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      ARGENTINE footballer Rodrigo Garro is under investigation following a fatal collision with a motorcyclist, according to reports.Garro, who turned 27 today, stars for Brazilian club Corinthians.Corinthians star Rodrigo Garro is under investigation following a fatal collision with a motorcyclistCredit: GettyThe midfielder is under investigation by police after fatally hitting a 30-year-old motorcyclist in General Pico, La Pampa Province, Argentina.According to local reports, the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.At around 5am, the motorcyclist is said to have collided with a truck being driven by Garro at the intersection of Streets 300 and 108 with both vehicle’s travelling in opposite directions.Eyewitnesses said both vehicles were travelling along street 300 when the truck turned onto street 108.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGarro allegedly failed a subsequent breathalyser test – reportedly having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.5 grams – following the incident and was detained by police, but has since been released.Both Garro and his passenger, former team-mate Facundo Castelli, were said to have been unharmed in the collision.The case has been classified as “involuntary manslaughter”.Prosecutor Francisco Cuenca has said authorities are currently analysing the evidence collected from the scene.Most read in FootballAs quoted by footboom1, Cuenca said: “Right now, the classification would be involuntary manslaughter. “We need to wait for the results of the forensic analysis to determine how we proceed from here.”The victim’s body has been taken to the morgue for autopsy while further findings from the forensic examination are awaited.After giving his testimony on the events of the incident, Garro was released by police.Corinthians released a statement on the investigation.It read: “In the early hours of this Saturday (04), midfielder Rodrigo Garro was involved in an accident in La Pampa, Argentina, which, unfortunately, resulted in a fatal victim.”Garro gave his first statements, was released and is now at home.”Football executive Fabinho Soldado and legal affairs director Vinicius Cascone have contacted the athlete’s lawyers and family and will continue to contact them for more information.”The club is following the investigations and will wait for them to be concluded before returning to discuss the case.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Corinthians expresses its solidarity with the victim and his family.”Garro made 36 appearances in the Brazilian Serie A last season, scoring 10 goals and adding 10 assists – the most in the division – as Corinthians finished seventh in the league table. More

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      Jude Bellingham’s furious reaction to Valencia goalkeeper after Vinicius Jr sent off in heated Real Madrid clash

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM furiously threw out the contents of Valencia goalkeeper’s water bottle after team-mate Vinicius Jr was sent off.The Real Madrid star popped up with a 96th-minute winner as his side staged a dramatic late comeback.Jude Bellingham spilled out the keeper’s water bottleHe and Stole Dimitrievski came together after Vincius’ red cardCredit: GettyLuka Modric had equalised minutes earlier to help ten-man Real to a 2-1 win.Talisman Vinicius Jr saw red – both literally and metaphorically – and was dismissed in the 79th minute with Valencia leading 1-0.The Brazilian raised his hands to push Valencia keeper Stole Dimitrievski in the face.Dimitrievski immediately dropped to the ground and the referee was left with no choice but to brandish a red card.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever Bellingham was unhappy with Dimitrievski’s behaviour and decided to get his own back.He walked over to Dimitrievski’s water bottle, undid the cap and threw out the liquid inside.Dimitrievski looked unimpressed and had a few choice words to aim at the England star, who appeared unfazed.Real Madrid’s win helped them regain top spot ahead of rivals Atletico Madrid.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBellingham now has seven goals in LaLiga this season, which have come in the last eight matches.However he could have had another against Valencia but hit the post with a penalty.Wholesome moment Jude Bellingham leaves a young Real Madrid fan crying with happiness as he hands him his shirt More

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      Burnley star Zian Flemming’s ‘unreal s***housery’ celebration goes viral after derby win over Blackburn

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      BURNLEY star Zian Flemming was hailed for his “unreal s***housery” following derby victory over Blackburn.The Clarets mounted pressure on Championship leaders Leeds after Flemming’s winner on the hour mark. Zian Flemming put a Burnley shirt over the Blackburn corner flagCredit: RexFlemming scored the derby day winnerCredit: PAAnd Flemming certainly appeared to enjoy the three points as he put a Burnley shirt over the top of a Blackburn corner flag and paraded it around. Fans online loved the dig as one said: “Love this.”Another added: “Zian Flemming stuck a Burnley shirt over the Blackburn corner flag after today’s derby day win Unreal shithousery.”Scott Parker’s side are just a point of table toppers Leeds with Sheffield United level in second. READ MORE IN football And Parker – who replaced Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany – hailed his side after the raucous derby. He said, via the Lancashire Telegraph: “It is satisfying, relief as well to be fair. “Obviously, I have not been in here long and the game today being a local derby. “I quickly realised when I first came in, it was what everyone was saying to me.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I experienced that very early on in the season with the home day and certainly felt that today.“From the minute we walked into the stadium, hostile place, intense atmosphere which local derbies bring. “I am delighted that we managed to seal the three points.”Hilarious moment Burton boss Gary Bowyer falls flat on his back kicking the ball away during Northampton defeat More

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      Hilarious moment Burton boss Gary Bowyer falls flat on his back kicking the ball away during Northampton defeat

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      BURTON ALBION boss Gary Bowyer saw his side slip closer to relegation as he slipped flat on his backside this afternoon.Bowyer, 53, lost his balance on the sidelines as he tried to knock a loose ball back onto the pitch.Burton boss Gary Bowyer had an unfortunate slip during the Brewers’ defeat to NorthamptonCredit: RexA loose ball rolled towards the managerCredit: SKY SPORTSBowyer went to kick the ball back on the pitchCredit: SKY SPORTSHis standing foot gave way in the mudCredit: SKY SPORTSBowyer slipped straight onto his backsideCredit: SKY SPORTSThe experienced gaffer was helped back to his feet by Mason BennettCredit: SKY SPORTSThe former Salford and Blackburn boss looked to boot the ball back onto the field of play and felt the effects of the wet winter weather on the Pirelli Stadium surface.Caught in a muddy patch by the technical area, Bowyer went head over heels as his standing foot slipped from underneath him.The experienced manager was able to quickly jump back to his feet and shake off the embarrassing moment with the help of Mason Bennett.But it didn’t stop football fans from teasing the manager online.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne wrote: “Schoolboy error! Appropriate footwear for conditions on Match days always”.While another added: “Highlight of today, I guess”.A third joked: “Man kicked the ball and himself out of the game at the same time. Levels.”And a fourth joshed: “And still made more successful passes than most of our midfield”.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSEven the Sky Sports commentator couldn’t help but crack a little joke, teasing Bowyer for his playing days.He said: “Poor Gary Bowyer, who didn’t play football professionally for very long before injury curtailed his career, has tried a brief return and ended up on his backside”.Fans in stitches as Vardy’s ‘Klinsmann dive’ almost goes badly wrong after his goals earn Leicester Championship titleIt wasn’t a great day for the Burton manager, who watched his side fall to a 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Northampton Town.It’s the Brewers’ eighth consecutive match without a win, as they sit rock bottom of League One.Bowyer was appointed last month with Burton nine points from safety and in 23rd spot.Since taking over they have fallen to 24th and are now 11 points from avoiding the drop zone. More

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      Chelsea player ratings: Exciting Jadon Sancho a thorn in Palace’s side but Pedro Neto lets himself down in final third

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      CHELSEA squandered yet more points after Crystal Palace came from behind at Selhurt Park. The Blues opened the scoring through main man Cole Palmer and looked set to bounce back from consecutive defeats. It was yet more dropped points for ChelseaCredit: ReutersBut a mistake on the ball from Palmer allowed Palace in to equalise with Eberechi Eze setting up Jean-Philippe Mateta. With Chelsea now without a win in three league matches, this is how Jack Rosser rated the players. Robert Sanchez – 6Back in the side after Filip Jorgensen started the defeat to Ipswich.Sanchez is always under the microscope but did well when it came to controlling things in his area, making some saves and claiming the ball well from corners.READ MORE ON CHELSEA There is a lot of work still to be done on his distribution though. Twice attempted balls out found Crystal Palace shirts.There was not much he could have done for Mateta’s goal.Malo Gusto – 6With Reece James back from injury and watching from the bench, Gusto would have wanted a perfect performance.The Frenchman looked to be delivering that until, late on, he lost track of Eze in the box and the England man squared for the leveller.Most read in FootballJosh Acheampong – 7The teenager settled quickly on his first Premier League start.He was solid at the back alongside Colwill and, even more impressively, was quick and positive in possession, picking out a couple of smart passes from the back.Levi Colwill made defensive mistakesCredit: AlamyLevi Colwill – 5Colwill looked steady for the most part but was dragged out of position when it counted, chasing Ismailia Sarr and leaving the back four all over the place in the build up to Mateta’s goal.He was also booked for a rather reckless challenge on Cheick Doucoure and can perhaps count himself lucky the referee was not sent for a second look.Marc Cucurella – 6Struggled to cling on to Palace’s electric right-back Daniel Munoz at times.Munoz was given a lot of time and space to cause problems down the right by Cucurella, who can count himself lucky he was not punished.Going the other way Cucurella showed plenty of energy, often pinching the ball from those in red and blue.Moises Caicedo – 6A quiet game from the former Brighton man. If Chelsea are to get back to their best they need a midfield that can ensure they continue to dominate games when on top.There were too many occasions today when Crystal Palace were given a sniff – Caicedo at his best stamps that out.Enzo Fernandez continues to step upCredit: GettyEnzo Fernandez – 7With Romeo Lavia still injured, Fernandez has stepped up in recent weeks.The Argentine was assured in midfield and cute and creative in possession, looking to move the ball forward whenever he got the chance.Pedro Neto – 5The Portuguese brings so much promise with his pace but often lets himself down in the final third.Too often a good run ends in him losing the ball due to indecision or going down too easily.Cole Palmer – 7The former Manchester City man was in devastating form once again.A fine opener was almost quickly followed by a second goal while he probably should have had a pair of assists before the break if it was not for a superb Chris Richards tackle and some wasteful finishing from Jackson.Jadon Sancho was a menace down the leftCredit: PAJadon Sancho – 8Made the opening goal with a wonderful bit of skill, letting the ball run through his legs to leave Chris Richards stranded before charging down the flank to tee up Palmer.Sancho remained a thorn in Palace’s side on his wing, delivering a few dangerous balls and leaving defenders rather embarrassed.Nicolas Jackson – 5Jackson’s wastefulness will go down as perhaps the single reason Chelsea did not leave with three points.The Senegal striker should have doubled their lead not long after Palmer had put them ahead.Free at the far post after a free-kick, Jackson could not even hit the target and sent a scrappy effort into the side netting.There were further chances, one laid on by Palmer, but he could not make them count.READ MORE SUN STORIESSubstitutesMarc Guiu (on for Jackson, 81’) – n/aNoni Madueke (on for Sancho, 86’) – n/aNicolas Jackson was wasteful in front of goalCredit: Rex More

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      Southampton 0 Brentford 5: Abysmal Saints destined for the drop with Ivan Juric’s side ten points adrift of safety

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      IVAN JURIC may as well resign now or start planning for life with Southampton in the Championship.The Croatian boss has a break clause this summer in the 18-month contract he signed after taking over from axed Russell Martin.Yoanne Wissa, left, Bryan Mbeumo, centre, and Kevin Schade, right, got on the scoresheetCredit: ReutersKevin Schade broke the deadlockCredit: ReutersKeane Lewis-Potter added a fourth for BeesCredit: ReutersWissa compounded Saints’ misery late onCredit: ReutersSo if his continued involvement with Southampton depends on their Premier League status he can forget that. They do not have a cat in hell chance of beating the drop.Two second-half goals – one from the spot – from Bryan Mbeumo as well as strikes from Keane Lewis-Potter and Yoane Wissa added to Kevin Schade’s first-half opener bagged Brentford their first Prem win on the road this season.And had it not been for some wasteful finishing from Wissa and Lewis-Potter, a fine Aaron Ramsdale save and the crossbar this would have been more embarrassing.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSouthampton are 10 points adrift of safety and that gap could expand further if Ipswich win at Fulham today or if Wolves get any kind of result at home to Nottingham Forest tomorrow.Juric said: “It was a bad day. I am disappointed with everything.“I expected more after two weeks here. I felt we could compete and do better. But today felt like someone kicked you in the head.“The players know the situation is bad but we must try to get better.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I’ve never had this feeling before. There was such a huge difference between the teams.“Today I thought we could take a step forward but took three back. We cannot live this day again. We cannot lose 5-0 at home.” Disgusted Southampton fans stream out of St Mary’s 27 minutes into Tottenham clash after going 4-0 downBrentford fans mocked Saints by chanting: “How s**t must you be, we’re winning away!” And boss Thomas Frank said: “This is one of my biggest moments as far as performances with Brentford in the Premier League. “To go down to Southampton a team fighting for their lives with a new manager and energy is difficult. To win in the way we did was satisfying.“We were in complete control for 90 minutes. We gave nothing away. We scored five and should’ve scored even more. I’m pleased and proud of that.” Saints got off to the worst possible start, falling behind in the sixth minute.Mikkel Damsgaard played a lovely pass into the path of Schade, who hit a lovely shot with the outside of his right boot to beat Ramsdale.Then Yoane Wissa was denied doubling the lead by a point-blank save from Ramsdale.Christian Norgaard then met a Mathias Jensen corner but his header bounced back off the bar.Brentford thought they had doubled their lead after the break when Sepp van den Berg headed home from a corner.But Wissa had pulled down Jan Bednarek in the lead up to the goal and ref Stuart Attwell overturned his decision after watching it on the pitchside monitor.Wissa missed a sitter after he was played in by a Schade flicked header but he lobbed well over the bar.But they finally grabbed their second.Mbeumo played a one-two with Wissa before rifling an angled effort into the roof of the net.And it got worse for Saints when clumsy Lesley Ugochukwu hauled down Sepp van den Berg and Mbeumo coolly slotted home from the spot.READ MORE SUN STORIESWissa saw an effort on the turn kept out by Ramsdale and Lewis-Potter shot barely an inch wide after being played in by Mbeumo.But Lewis-Potter snatched a fourth in stoppage time after being set up by Mbeumo and there was still time for Wissa to add another after he pounced on an awful Yukinari Sugawara header to slot home. More

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      Man City 4 West Ham 1: Haaland back in the groove with two goals in thrashing to increase pressure on Lopetegui

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      NORMAL service still far from resumed…but a City stroll and Erling Haaland through the 20-goal barrier again will certainly do for now.And after the two months of hell Pep Guardiola’s four-time champions endured before the Festive period, that is a more than acceptable start to the New Year.Manchester City comfortably beat West Ham at the Etihad StadiumCredit: GettySavinho forced in the opener with his deflected crossCredit: ReutersErling Haaland hit a brace for the hostsCredit: PAPhil Foden put the match beyond West Ham in the second halfCredit: AFPAdmittedly nowhere near the five-star, blow-everyone-away team we have come to expect just yet. But a pretty decent start to 2025, nonetheless.Two goals from an increasingly back-in-the-groove Haaland – that’s 21 now in a supposedly dodgy campaign – and two more assists from increasingly vital Savinho.You can probably make that three, in fact, given the fact it was the Brazilian’s would-be cross which Vladimir Coufal turned into his own net for the opener, actually.Certainly, though, a growing sense that City – slowly, steadily but surely – are edging in the right direction once more with almost half the season to go.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLEven though there are, in fairness, few bigger football certainties than a home win over the Hammers – in all bar one of the past 15 meetings here, in fact.So no great surprise to see another notch on the bedpost after the latest clash either…even though the visitors did have some cause to feel aggrieved as they headed back south.Not so much for blowing a couple of chances, but more the clanger that denied Crys Summerville a run on goal after Manuel Akanji had the ball nicked off his toe.Still nearly half the length of the field to go admittedly, but no covering defender in sight as the striker set off.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSYet instead of letting the move pan out, then leaving VAR Graham Scott to make the call, ref Michael Salisbury blew.And considering no amount of television replays could deliver a unanimous verdict, there was every reason for manager Julen Lopetegui’s touchline tantrum.Ludek Miklosko gets emotional as he addresses West Ham fans at 2023 Conference League finalNiclas Fullkrug got one back for West HamCredit: ReutersPep Guardiola will be happy to see his team win back-to-backCredit: GettyThe defeat has heaped more pressure on Hammers manager Julen LopeteguiCredit: GettyBy then the Spaniard’s side were already chasing the game – thanks to a City opener that was more down to fortune than flair.Savinho certainly wasn’t planning to shoot as he cut in from the left, trying instead to pick out Haaland in the middle.Yet when Vladimir Coufal raced over to block, the ball clipped off his outstretched leg, flew over stranded keeper Alphonse Areola and into the far corner.City will no doubt claim they were due a bit of good luck, given they had precious of it during that shocking run before beating Leicester a week ago.But even after getting their noses in front, Guardiola’s men didn’t exactly play like the serial title winners they are – well not for another half hour at least.Indeed, there was good cause to argue a one-goal advantage at the break would have been flattering. Doubling it three minutes beforehand certainly was.That came courtesy of Haaland’s opener, and few of the previous 19 he had notched in all competitions this term were easier.Once again Savinho was at the heart of it, with a sweeping, searching, sensational cross beyond the far post – which the striking Viking rose unopposed for a point-blank nod-in.Cruel on the Hammers, for sure. But effectively a game-clincher for City, because you could all but see the wind – and hope – drain from the visitors at that second.And so, indeed, it proved. Although that was little excuse for some of the kamikaze defending that allowed City to add another two in three manic minutes after the break.Not so much with the first of them, admittedly…that was more down to Savinho being, well, savvy in spotting Haaland’s run behind Max Kilman and a slide-rule assist.It came with the most delightful of dinks over Areola – and as far as a contest, that really was that.A second successive win for the first time since October – what an incredible statistic that is for the champions – signed and sealed with over half an hour still to play.And with the shackles off, the pressure released and the chance to cut loose, Pep’s prize guys wasted no time in bagging a fourth.Although strictly speaking West Ham played as big a part in the assist as Kevin De Bruyne’s final ball, with a blueprint in cut-your-own-throat defending.That was all you could call Kudus’ pass to Edson Alvarez – a simple ten yard ball – which went behind his team-mate and sent De Bruyne away.The Belgian could probably have done the business himself some 12 yards from goal. Instead he rolled it to Phil Foden on his right and he certainly did.At least Niclas Fullkrug finally gave the Hammers some reward for their efforts when he stuck out a leg for the neat finish Tomas Soucek’s delivery deserved.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut in the land of small mercies, it was very much the smallest crumb of comfort for Lopetegui, back in the firing line once more after last week’s five-goal hiding off Liverpool.For Guardiola, though, there is certainly a chink of sunlight peeping through those dark clouds at last… More

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      Aston Villa 2 Leicester 1: Leon Bailey scores late winner as Unai Emery’s hosts labour to win over struggling Foxes

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      FOR 76 minutes Unai Emery watched Leon Bailey suffer.But while every Villa fan prayed for him to hook his struggling winger, the Spaniard held his nerve.Leon Bailey fired in Aston Villa’s winner against LeicesterCredit: AFPThe Jamaican’s goal ensured the hosts keep in touch with the European spotsCredit: ReutersThen Emery showed why he is paid the big bucks as he made a double substitution and sent Ian Maatsen and Emi Buendia on for Lucas Digne and Ross Barkley.Villa fans were scratching their heads at why he hadn’t ended Bailey’s miserable afternoon there and then.But 60 seconds later they discovered why.Maatsen pounced on James Justin’s pass out of defence and worked a one-two with Jacob Ramsey, then delivered a low ball into the box.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd there was Bailey waiting to slam the ball beyond Jakub Stolarczyk to open his account for the season and justify his gaffer’s faith in him.Prior to the match, Emery had called on John McGinn and Bailey to find an end product to their game.Neither had managed to score a Premier League goal all season and with Villa deprived of seven-goal Jhon Duran and six-goal Morgan Rogers through suspension, Villa were deprived of 50 per cent of their scoring power this season.Emery needed someone to step up to the plate and McGinn fell by the wayside within 20 minutes when he hobbled off with a hamstring injury.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThat left much of the onus on Ollie Watkins’ broad shoulders – the problem was he was relying on Bailey to provide him with the service he needed – and the little Jamaican was having a stinker.Leicester’s Luke Thomas was all over Bailey like a rash in the first half and the winger couldn’t find his range as he was hustled out of his stride.if we’re able to get the vid then: Aston Villa fans’ coach ‘ATTACKED with stones’ after defeat at NewcastleAs the moans and groans grew, Bailey’s confidence seemed to sink – until Villa needed him most.Then he pounced to earn Emery’s men three crucial points and make it ten games without defeat at their Villa Park fortress.It was hard not to feel a pang of sympathy for the Foxes, who came for a point and looked as though they had managed to grind one out when Stephy Mavididi struck to cancel out Ross Barkley’s second-half sweet strike of an opener for Villa.Jordan Ayew drove down the right and picked out Jamie Vardy with an inch-perfect cross.The old Fox managed to wriggle in front of Ezri Konsa to get his shot off and looked to have ended his seven-match goalless streak against Villa until Emi Martinez defied him with a stunning point-blank save.But Mavididi was on hand to slam the loose ball home from close range and send the Foxes’ travelling support into a frenzy.That strike came just six minutes after Villa had seized the lead through Barkley.Youri Tielemans collected a weak Jannik Vestergaard headed clearance and the ball fell kindly to Barkley who took it down on his chest and delivered a thunderous low shot which sped beyond Stolarczyk.At last we had a game to get excited about because the first half was simply abysmal.Emery had used his programme notes to reveal he is hungry for more success with Champions League contenders Villa.But for 45 appalling minutes, his players looked as if they had lost their appetite for the fight as they only managed one shot on target.It was quite simply the worst half of football I have had the misfortune to witness this season.Talk about a slow-burner – after a first half of utter dross, the game hadn’t even started to smoulder.Matty Cash had a header easily saved by Stolarczyk and Watkins saw a shot blocked by Conor Coady.But the only real noteworthy incident was Villa skipper McGinn limping off to be replaced by Ramsey – to join Pau Torres, Diego Carlos and Jaden Philogene on the Villa’s growing crocked list.However, Emery’s men came out after the break with some fire in the bellies.Tielemans set the tone with an early shot which Stolarczyk got down well to save before the quickfire goals at either end.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Villa couldn’t be sure of all three points until Bailey answered his gaffer’s SOS with his timely winner to end his 19-game Premier goal drought.It was a sore way for Ruud van Nistelrooy to suffer a fifth straight defeat but he will take heart from the way his side battled for 90 minutes.Ross Barkley broke the deadlock with a sweet strikeCredit: PAHe celebrated by putting the ball up his topCredit: AFPLeicester equalised through Stephy MavididiCredit: PAThe winger tucked home a rebound from a tight angleCredit: GettyJohn McGinn was forced off early to add to Villa’s injury woesCredit: AFPRuud van Nistelrooy went into the game with one win in six as Foxes bossCredit: ReutersJakub Stolarczyk got down well to make this saveCredit: AFPLeicester remain stuck in the relegation zoneCredit: ReutersUnai Emery’s side are eighth on 32 pointsCredit: Reuters More