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      Chelsea face £100m midfield conundrum as Enzo Fernandez is one of biggest creators but has to settle for place on bench

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      COLE PALMER has had one shot on target in his past two Premier League matches for Chelsea.Enzo Fernandez has not started the last two Premier League matches for Chelsea.Cole Palmer struggled against Arsenal amid a recent injuryCredit: GettyEnzo Fernandez has failed to nail down his spot in Chelsea’s strongest line-upCredit: GettyWhen he came off the bench yesterday against Arsenal, within two minutes the Argentinian provided the assist for Pedro Neto to score the goal that lifted the Blues into third position in the table.Yet still the debate rages that the £106million midfielder can be a liability for the team and cannot play alongside £115m partner Moises Caicedo.Fernandez is finding it tough proving to boss Enzo Maresca that he deserves a regular place in the starting line-up.Proof that a gargantuan price tag counts for nothing in the eyes of the demanding Italian whatever the figures say. And some of them are pretty convincing.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLChelsea’s highly-priced star might not be able to read the numbers very well on the speedometer of his Porsche when out driving in Wales, having been banned from driving for six months.But there is a surprisingly strong mathematical argument in the World Cup winner’s favour that he is a key component of the team. So far this season nobody has done better than Fernandez at playing the ball forwards to Chelsea’s formidable bunch of young, hungry forwards.In all competitions so far this season, he has delivered 20.3 passes per 90 minutes that finish in the final third of the pitch.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFor someone bought primarily as a holding midfielder that’s life in the fast lane as he would no doubt grasp.Portuguese winger Joao Felix, a featherweight, waspish forward, is next on 19.7.Need someone to set up a goal? He’s your man.Fernandez is second only to Jadon Sancho for assists this term on 0.49. Sancho is streets ahead on 0.88 but only six games into his Chelsea career, the average is bound to be higher.And going back to Palmer, only Wesley Fofana and Caicedo have picked out Chelsea’s talisman with a pass more often than Enzo.The tail end of last season was a microscope into the world of the anti-Fernandez brigade who dismiss him as overpriced.His last game of the season was April 23 – Black Tuesday when Arsenal smashed Chelsea 5-0 under previous boss Mauricio Pochettino.Fernandez checked out for a hernia operation the next day and did not play again until the summer.’Serious problems at PGMOL’ Ex-Prem ref blasts VAR after baffling decisions at Liverpool and WolvesThere were six games left of the Premier League campaign and Chelsea performed a better U-turn that Fernandez could even when being chased by the Old Bill in his flash motor on the way to two speeding convictions.From abject losers they won five of their last six games. So evidently, with Enzo out of the side, Chelsea can throw off the shackles and pour forwards.They scored 16 goals in those last six games – but they’d scored that in the previous six too.He missed the 6-0 thrashing of Everton eight days before the Arsenal debacle but was in the team when Chelsea smashed four past Manchester United 11 days prior to that on April 4.So whatever Chelsea’s problem at the time was, it wasn’t his, even if Fernandez was clearly struggling with abdominal issues.Now fit-again, Fernandez has created 1.9 chances per 90 minutes this season – fifth most in the squad. And that includes Sunday’s assist.The salient point is that Chelsea paid nine figures for Fernandez primarily to shield the defence.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt is now six Premier League games since they kept a clean sheet. Chelsea are third in the table but could be even higher.Maybe it’s not the attacking part of Fernandez’s game that Maresca is upset about?Moises Caicedo is proving his worth but the jury is still out on Enzo FernandezCredit: GettyChelsea ratings vs ArsenalRobert Sanchez – 6Still punches the ball clear when a catch would be much safer – and reassuring for the fans behind him.Malo Gusto – 6Went close with a header in the first-half. But was missing at right-back when Arsenal took the lead through Gabriel Martinelli’s 59th minute goal. The problem with also playing in midfield.Wesley Fofana – 7Strong challenges and now fully back from lengthy injury. Also went close to a goal in the second half when he pumped the ball just over.Levi Colwill – 6Forging a partnership with Fofana at the heart of defence. Got caught dangerously in possession by Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard but recovered.Marc Cucurella – 7Cracking tussle with Bukayo Saka. Despite being one of only three men on the pitch wearing gloves, including the keepers, Chelsea’s left-back is a formidable defender.Moises Caicedo – 6Enjoying a run of form at the moment that includes last weekend’s volleyed equaliser at Manchester United. Strong tackler and smooth through the gears in midfield.Romeo Lavia – 6A surprise package keeping £107million Enzo Fernandez out of the team. After a terrible run of injuries is forming some consistency. But any twinge is a scare and came off in the 66th minute.Noni Madueke – 6Called up to the latest England squad and is mobile and nippy. Also seemed a bit stroppy and went straight down the tunnel when subbed in the 66th minute. Perhaps needed treatment.Cole Palmer – 6Maybe the sore knee is still troubling him. Only trained yesterday for the first time in almost a week. But it hampered his impact on a disjointed London derby.Pedro Neto – 7Starting to make his presence felt after being relegated to the Conference League matches. Stunning powerful drive for the equaliser and full of energy. Nicolas Jackson – 6Feisty and fiery but went to ground too easily to win a couple of free kicks when he could have done more damage on his feet. Gives everything though. More

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      ‘I blacked out and found myself on the kitchen floor’: Tony Mowbray plotting return to football after cancer battle

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      TONY MOWBRAY has opened up about his brave battle with cancer.The 60-year-old boss was in charge of Birmingham last season before health issues forced him into resigning.Tony Mowbray has lifted the lid on his battle with bowel cancerCredit: ReutersHe replaced Wayne Rooney at St Andrews after he was sacked in January but managed just eight games due to his bowel cancer diagnosis coming a month later.Mowbray revealed his family were left fearing the worst during his worst spell in hospital.The ex-West Brom, Celtic, Middlesbrough, Blackburn and Sunderland gaffer told BBC Radio Teesside: “It’s been the toughest year of my life. “Out of the blue, my illness was diagnosed and my world came crashing down.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”When you get an illness like what I got, it’s about the family, really. “I remember sitting in a hospital bed, my kids had tears in their eyes not sure whether I was going to get through it or not.”I was very, very ill. Some days, you were feeling great and other days, I would collapse and black out and find myself on the kitchen floor.”Mowbray underwent a ten-hour operation to save his life, which proved successful.Most read in FootballAnd the EFL legend has not given up hope on one day returning to the dugout.He said: “I do want to go back to work because football is in my blood, it’s what I do.”I still have issues, at the moment not 100 per cent ready for work.”I haven’t got the energy that is required to be a football manager. But I will, I’m pretty sure.”I’m fine in myself but it’s very difficult with the condition I’m living with at the moment. “The doctors tell me it will resolve itself in time and I look forward to that day.”I’m going to take my amazing wife away on holiday in the next couple of weeks and in the new year. “I’ll see what is out there, what opportunities come and hopefully my body is tells me I’m ready to go.” More

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      What did David Coote allegedly say in video that appears to show Premier League ref slamming Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp?

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      PREMIER LEAGUE referee David Coote has now been SUSPENDED while the PGMOL investigate a shock video that appears to show him hitting out at Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp.The Professional Game Match Officials Limited says that Coote has been suspended “with immediate effect pending a full investigation”.David Coote has been suspended after a video appears to show him hitting out at Liverpool and ex-boss Jurgen KloppCredit: XJurgen Klopp and Coote at Anfield in 2022Two men can be seen in the footage, with Liverpool referred to as a “s*** club” and former manager Klopp described as a “German c***”.The full transcript from the two videos that began to circulate on social media on Monday are below.What was said in the alleged David Coote video about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp?First videoFirst man: “What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?”Read More Football NewsSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Erm Liverpool were s***.”First man: “What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “C***, absolute c***.”First man: “Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?”Most read in FootballSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown. “Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me – and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant. “So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner.”First man: “James Milner, he gets on with James Milner.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “You can see me there with mask on.”First man: “Mask on, obviously.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart.”First man: “We have to social distance.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me.”First man: “Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers.”‘Serious problems at PGMOL’ Ex-Prem ref blasts VAR after baffling decisions at Liverpool and WolvesSecond videoSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously.”First man: He’s a Premier League referee, let’s not f***ing ruin his career. “Like let’s face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “So, yeah.”First man: “So lets not ruin his career.”What will happen next?The PGMOL have confirmed that David Coote has been suspended.A statement read: “David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation. “PGMOL will be making no further comment until that process is complete.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIt is not yet clear if the PGMOL will take further action against the referee.Coote, 42, has been a Premier League ref since April 2018 and belongs to the Select Group of Referees. More

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      Turkish football chief JAILED after punching referee in moment of madness with three more imprisoned

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      THE former president of Turkish side MKE Ankaragucu has been jailed after attacking a referee last year.Faruk Koca, 60, punched referee Halil Umut Meler following his team’s 1-1 draw with Caykur Rizespor in December 2023.Faruk Koca has been jailed after punching a refereeCredit: GettyThe ex-Ankaragucu chief attacked Halil Umut Meler in DecemberCredit: EPATurkish football was suspended in the wake of the horrific incidentCredit: GettyMeler suffered a small fracture near his eyeCredit: GettyThe ex-Ankaragucu president was left furious when Rizespor equalised in the seventh minute of injury time. His frustration then quickly spilled out onto the pitch.Koca hit Meler in the face just moments after the full-time whistle.The referee then fell to the floor while others kicked him.Read More in FootballHe was later taken to hospital to receive treatment for his injuries, one of which was a small facial fracture.In the wake of the incident, Turkish football was suspended for several weeks.Almost one year on, Koca has been sentenced to more than three-and-a-half years in prison.The court in Ankara convicted him of “intentionally wounding a public official” as well as threatening the referee and violating laws aimed at preventing violence in sports, but those rulings have been suspended.Most read in FootballPrison terms ranging from one to five years were also handed out to three other people.Koca, who resigned as Ankaragucu chief shortly after the incident, is expected to appeal.Ankaragucu were fined £45,000 at the time and forced to play five home games without fans. More

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      Premier League referee David Coote SUSPENDED as video appears to show him calling Klopp a ‘c***’ in anti-Liverpool rant

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      PREM referee David Coote has been suspended pending investigation after a shocking viral video allegedly showed him blasting Liverpool.The highly experienced FA official also appeared to launch a foul-mouthed tirade at former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.A leaked video appearing to show Coote calling Liverpool ‘s***’ and Jurgen Klopp a ‘c***’ is being investigated by PGMOLCredit: XThe video has gone viral on social mediaCredit: GettyFormer Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp clashing with Coote back in 2022The 42-year-old refereed Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday in which he was at the centre of a few controversial decisions.In the shocking footage, which appears to be from several years ago but was leaked on social media today, Coote is allegedly seen speaking with a fellow man. In the brief conversation, he refers to Liverpool as a “s*** club” and extraordinarily dropped the C-bomb to describe ex-Reds boss Klopp.The PGMOL are investigating the video with the referee now facing the sack after being suspended.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe man, who appears to be Coote, said: “Liverpool were s*** .Klopp is an absolute c***. “Aside from having a right pop at me when I was refereeing them against Burnley in lockdown, he accused me of lying and then had a right f***ing pop of me.”I have no interest in speaking to someone who is f***ing arrogant. So I do my best not to speak to him. James Milner is all right, I get on with him. “You can see me there with a ‘mask’ on. But, my god, German c***, f*** me.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIn a second video, the man added: “Just to be clear, that f***ing last video cannot go anywhere, seriously.”It is unclear what triggered his comments, but Coote was indirectly targeted by Klopp for criticism as recently as last December.’Serious problems at PGMOL’ Ex-Prem ref blasts VAR after baffling decisions at Liverpool and WolvesDuring Saturday’s match between Liverpool and Villa, Coote was the man in the middle.He appeared to deem Leon Bailey’s last-man challenge on Mo Salah not to be a foul prior to Darwin Nunez scoring.Later in the match he opted not to award Villa a penalty despite Conor Bradley tugged Pau Torres’ shirt in the box.Coote was also the VAR official on the day that Jordan Pickford inflicted an ACL injury on Virgil van Dijk in the Merseyside derby in October 2020.The Everton goalkeeper escaped without any form of punishment.Shocking David Coote video in fullFirst videoFirst man: “What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm Liverpool were s***.”First man: “What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “C***, absolute c***.”First man: “Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown.”Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me – and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant.”So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner.”First man: “James Milner, he gets on with James Milner.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “You can see me there with mask on.”First man: “Mask on, obviously.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart.”First man: “We have to social distance.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me.”First man: “Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers.”Second videoSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously.”First man: He’s a Premier League referee, let’s not f***ing ruin his career.”Like let’s face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “So, yeah.”First man: “So lets not ruin his career.”He was also on VAR duty when Liverpool were denied a clear penalty against Arsenal after Martin Odegaard handled the ball inside the Anfield box during their 1-1 draw last December.Referee Chris Kavanagh allowed play to continue and the game was not halted for a VAR check.READ MORE SUN STORIESCoote has been a top-flight referee since April 2018 and hails from Nottinghamshire.He belongs to the Select Group of Referees in England and officiates primarily in the Premier League.Liverpool were denied a penalty by VAR when Martin Odegaard appeared to handle the ball in the box last season More

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      ‘There’s something seriously wrong’ fumes ex-Premier League referee after baffling decisions at Liverpool and Wolves

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      MARK HALSEY claims there is “something seriously wrong” with officiating in the Premier League after Southampton saw a goal controversially disallowed.The 63-year-old was a top-flight referee from 1999 to 2013.Southampton saw a goal chalked off after a coming together involving Matheus Fernandes and Nelson SemedoRyan Manning’s effort would have made the score 1-1, but they went on to lose 2-0Credit: RexRussell Martin had ‘every right to be aggrieved’Credit: GettyMark Halsey was a Premier League referee for 14 yearsCredit: AFPEvery week, Halsey joins SunSport to look back at the weekend’s most contentious refereeing decision, with Southampton’s 2-0 loss to Wolves taking centre stage.In the early season relegation six-pointer, the Saints thought they had made it 1-1 in the first-half when Ryan Manning fired in.But the goal was controversially chalked off by VAR for a foul in the build-up by Mateus Fernandes on Nelson Semedo. Halsey told SunSport: “It’s a clear and obvious error by VAR to get involved. That’s for sure. For me, it’s not even a foul.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Russell Martin’s got every right to be aggrieved with that incident. “Why is VAR getting involved in that incident? “I keep saying it, something is seriously wrong with the training and education with the PGMOL officials. We have it week in, week out.”They need to come out and explain it don’t they.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I’m sure that will get missed off or mic’d up with Howard Webb. I bet that gets brushed aside, that incident.”Halsey also felt there was inconsistency from Stockley Park man Chris Kavanagh for not recommending a review on Wolves’ second goal.’Something seriously wrong!’ Ex-Prem ref reacts to huge Man Utd call which saw Erik Ten Hag sackedMatheus Cunha scored brilliantly from outside the box after two Saints players went down claiming fouls in the build-up.Halsey took issue with Kavanagh’s contradiction of himself, saying: “Well, again, we talk about inconsistency with VAR. “In that phase of play that leads up to the goal, VAR can look at that and recommend a review because clearly there are two fouls leading up to the goal. “So if VAR get involved in disallowing Southampton’s goal for a foul, then surely, they have to get involved in this and recommend a review.”It’s absolutely nonsense disallowing the first goal, recommending the review and then not recommending a review with that. “Then obviously the referee, Thomas Bramall, has got to be strong enough when they go over to that screen and say, ‘no, there’s no foul there’.”Halsey was also unhappy with the refereeing performance by David Coote, who took charge of Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, labelling him “bang average”.Darwin Nunez opened the scoring as Mo Salah grabbed the assist after a brilliant charge forward on the counter-attack.The Egyptian was floored by a desperate Leon Bailey as he approached the goal, but luckily for Liverpool, his team-mate was on hand to score instead.But Halsey was left baffled by how the ref did not spot the Villa star pulling Salah to the deck, with an advantage not played.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe also found it bizarre that the visitors were not given a spot-kick for a clearest shirt pull on Pau Torres by Conor Bradley.And the ex-Prem ref is unhappy with the wording of the laws, explaining: “I get fed up with listening to this ‘sustained holding or fleeting holding’. It’s nonsense.”Halsey could not believe Bailey escaped punishment for his foul on Salah when he was in on goalCredit: TNT SPORTSBradley appeared to pull Torres’ shirt More

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      Ruben Amorim lands at Manchester airport as thousands track new Man Utd boss’ flight from Portugal

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      RUBEN AMORIM has touched down in Manchester to begin life as Manchester United manager.Thousands of footballs fans eagerly tracked the Portuguese boss’ flight as he made his way from Lisbon to the UK.Ruben Amorim’s flight has landed in ManchesterCredit: PAAmorim hid from cameras as he was driven out of Manchester airportCredit: mancpicsss66Police offered an escort to the new Man Utd bossCredit: mancpicsss66Amorim took charge of his final match as Sporting manager last nightCredit: AFPAmorim’s flight, a private jet from Beja international airport, was the most tracked flight in the world on popular flight tracking site Flightradar24.Man Utd fans are clearly excited to see their new boss make an impact at Old Trafford after things had gone stale under the management of Erik ten Hag.Amorim ducked out of site of cameras as he left Manchester Airport in a car.The Prem’s newest gaffer was given a police escort off the premises.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAmorim took charge of his final game as Sporting boss last night, waving goodbye to the fans after a 4-2 win over Braga.And one of the first jobs for the new arrival will be to hold discussions with Ruud van Nistelrooy, who has steadied the ship for the incoming boss since Ten Hag’s departure.Van Nistelrooy, who made over 200 appearances for United as a player, acted as United’s interim boss in Ten Hag’s absence – leading the club to three wins and one draw in his four games in charge.Amorim explained after last night’s game that he is set for crunch talks with the Dutchman over his role at Old Trafford. Most read in FootballAmorim is set for talks with interim boss Ruud Van Nistelrooy todayCredit: AlamyRuben Amorim leaves Sporting on a highBy Charlie WyettRUBEN AMORIM would have preferred to leave Lisbon in a blaze of glory after winning a third Primeira Liga title.Yet football does not work like that. And in what was surely his final game before taking charge of Manchester United, Amorim prepared to say his goodbyes at a half-empty Estadio Jose Alvalade in a League Cup quarter-final against Nacional.Sporting won 3-1 thanks to  second-half goals by captain  Morten Hjulmand and Viktor Gyokeres, who scored two.Luis Esteves pulled back for Madeira-based Nacional.The stadium  will be a good deal more lively on Tuesday when Manchester City are here for  a Champions League match — although Amorim should by then have his feet firmly under his desk at Old Trafford.Liverpool and Aston Villa were both interested in Europe’s most sought-after coach. Even City could have been a possible destination post-Pep Guardiola.Yet the United job is one Amorim, 39,  could not turn  down — even if not everyone saw it that way at Sporting last night.There is clearly a huge split in the Portuguese club’s fan base over their coach leaving at this stage of the season with many believing he should have seen the job through.Yet Amorim, along with the three-man coaching team who are expected to follow him, leaves a club in a much better state than when he arrived here in 2020.Inside the stadium, there was applause — albeit muted — when his name was read out before the game along with the line-ups.And there did not appear to be any jeers when Amorim shuffled out from the tunnel awkwardly towards the dugout.So, while his departure is hard to take for some, none of the fans will forget his legacy.This is a club which is back as the dominant force in Portugal. Even this term, Sporting have won their first nine league games, scoring 30 goals and conceding just two.They are also eighth in the Champions League table, which is one hell of an effort.In contrast, Lisbon was not exactly hit by League Cup fever last night.Amorim made lots of changes, which saw Sporting’s star man Gyokeres, the former Coventry striker, start on the bench.There was, however, a first appearance in six weeks for former Tottenham winger Marcus Edwards. He is certainly one player who has been transformed by Amorim since arriving at the club from Vitoria in 2022 and will be sorry to see the coach leave.While he changed his team, Amorim stuck with his tried and trusted formation of a back three.It will certainly be something Manchester United’s fans will have to get used to over the  coming months.But looking at the Premier League table, none of them will be complaining about the change.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe said: “About a legend of the club. He did a great job. I have to talk with him tomorrow [Monday].”Then I will explain everything. I am very clear and I will tell you like it is. Let’s wait until tomorrow”.Sporting move on from Ruben Amorim as they confirm replacement João Pereira just hours after new Man Utd boss’ final game in charge Van Nistelrooy signed a two-year contract with United in the summer as an assistant manager, but reports have suggested that Amorim is hoping to bring Sporting assistants Emanuel Ferro, Adelio Candido and Carlos Fernandes along to Manchester with him.Sporting have moved on quickly themselves, announcing a new boss at the club before Amorim even touched down in Manchester.The Portuguese giants announced Joao Pereira, 40, as manager earlier today.Pereira, a former right-back, who played 154 games for Sporting has been involved in coaching there since his retirement from playing in 2021.He has also won EVERY game this season while managing the club’s B team.Amorim will get to work with a limited squad at United during the international break.The 39-year-old will then take charge of his first game son November 24, an away trip to face Ipswich Town.Joao Pereira has been announced as the new Sporting managerCredit: EPA More

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      Sidemen Charity Match 2025: How to buy tickets for huge Wembley event featuring KSI and Co

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      THE Sidemen Charity Match will return in 2025 – and it promises to be bigger than EVER!Next year’s huge game will take place in front of the largest crowd yet, with Wembley Stadium set to host the event for the first time.The Sidemen Charity Match will return in March 2025Credit: PAThe last Sidemen Charity Match was held at a sold-out London Stadium in 2023, which saw Sidemen FC beat YouTube Allstars 8-5.2.7 million viewers from around the globe tuned into a live stream of the match on YouTube.A hugely successful day saw the event raise a whopping £2.4million for a range of charities.And in 2025, the Sidemen Charity Match will set even more records!READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhen is the Sidemen Charity Match 2025?The Sidemen Charity Match 2025 will take place on Saturday, March 8.An official kick-off time for the match has not yet been announced, but it’s expected to be 3pm GMT.Wembley Stadium will host.How to get tickets to the Sidemen Charity Match 2025You can register your interest in the Sidemen Charity Match 2025 by heading to Sidemenfc.com. Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Monday, November 18.Demand for tickets will be high once again, with all tickets for the 2023 edition of the charity match selling out in less than 90 minutes.Most read in Football90,000 tickets are expected to be snapped up to make it the biggest Sidemen Charity Match yet!Tickets start from £12, with all proceeds from the match going to BBC Children In Need and Sidemen’s own Bright Side charity.Will the Sidemen Charity Match 2025 be live streamed?Broadcasting details for the Sidemen Charity Match 2025 have not yet been revealed, but it’s likely that the Sidemen’s official YouTube channel will air the game like previous years.In past years, a reply of the match has become available to watch once the live stream has ended.Who has won the most Sidmen Charity Matches?Sidemen FC have won the most Sidemen Charity Matches with four wins out of five.Here are all five results in full:Sidemen FC 7-2 YouTube Allstars – St Mary’s Stadium, 2016Sidemen FC 0-2 YouTube Allstars – The Valley, 2017Sidemen FC 7-1 YouTube Allstars – The Valley, 2018Sidemen FC 8-7 YouTube Allstars – The Valley, 2022Sidemen FC 8-5 YouTube Allstars – London Stadium, 2023 More