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      Watch moment Tommy Fury leaves Cat Deeley stunned with size of his fist live on This Morning

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      TOMMY FURY left Cat Deeley stunned at the size of his fist during an interview on Good Morning Britain. The unbeaten boxer required hand surgery after his controversial win over social media sensation KSI in October. Tommy Fury left Cat Deeley stunned at the size of his fist during on GMBFury needed surgery on his left handAnd Fury is back training after recovering from the injury – but his previously battered left hand is still showing signs of swelling. The 2019 Love Islander showed off his two money-makers with his right hand looking significantly smaller than the left. And Fury, 25, said: “I’d like to get out in December, January – anywhere around that time.”My knuckle’s been out of action for a long nine months. As you can see, it’s still massive there.”READ MORE IN BOXINGPresenter Cat was shocked and laughed: “Look at the size of it though!”Fury last year beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in Jake Paul, 25, and KSI, 31. He took a split-decision over Paul in Saudi Arabia after years of feuding and beat KSI via disputed decision seven months later. But Fury revealed he was plagued by a hand injury to his left – but is now raring to go after having it fixed. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “The surgeon did a great job and I’m back using my hand and fighting fit so it’s just about getting back into the ring and taking more shots, getting back into the role of being a fighter. “I’ve been out for a long time so I just need to get back in the ring, get some rounds underneath the belt and we can be in more big fights.”Tommy Fury in first TV interview since Molly Mae split as he releases bombshell bookFury has recently been hit with unwanted headlines following a public split with Molly-Mae Hague, who he met in the Love Island villa. The couple – who share one-year-old baby daughter Bambi – announced their shock split in August.And Fury was forced to deny cheating allegations – and admitted training has helped him during the dark period. He said: “I never take a day off from the gym. Training’s my life, training’s one of the things that’s helped me get through this tough time.”I love training still, it’s the only thing I know how to do. So, you stick to whatever you know.”Tommy Fury is back training for a boxing returnCredit: @tommyfury More

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      Champions League: Football fans over the moon after realising highlights after back on free-to-air TV

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      GLEEFUL football fans were chuffed to realise that Champions League highlights have returned to free-to-air TV.It’s been NINE years since Europe’s top competition left ITV and moved over to TNT Sport.Fans were thrilled to catch Duran’s late winner on free-to-air TV on the BBCAnalysis was provided on Real Madrid’s 1-0 loss to LilleCredit: RexMost football lovers believed it was travesty, with many unable or un- willing, to pay the £53.99 monthly subscription for TNT Sport.While live European matches have not returned to free TV, fans can tune into a Match of the Day-style show on the BBC for highlights of each round.A brief match-by-match highlight compilation is also available from 10pm on the BBC website as well.Both the show and online package can be viewed every Wednesday on a week of Champions League action.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAston Villa’s incredible 1-0 triumph over Bayern Munich at Villa Park was the first game to be shown this week.Emery’s men went ahead via super-sub Jhon Duran’s 79th minute audacious off-the-cuff lob.Liverpool also retained their 100 per cent record in the competition this season with a routine 2-0 win over Bologna with goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mo Salah.And fans were thrilled to learn that they could catch all of the action for free.Most read in Champions LeagueJhon Duran scored a goal that will go down in Villa’s historyCredit: GettySalah scored a stunner to double Liverpool’s leadCredit: RexFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne wrote on X: “Champions League highlights on BBC is possibly the best thing ever.”A second said: “The show is quite a breath of fresh air. Really good sampled footage of the games.”Arsenal player ratings vs PSGA third said: “BBC iPlayer has got the Champions League highlights of you didn’t know!”Another wrote: “It died off when they took it off ITV. Hopefully bringing highlights to the BBC will be the start of the comeback but wishful thinking.”While another added: “Feels so strange watching Champions League games and analysis on the BBC. Thank god for that.”Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan seem to take turns hosting, alongside pundits Nedum Onuoha and German footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger.Fans were also pleased to see some fresh faces, with one writing: “It can’t always be likes of Micah Richards, Danny Murphy and Jamie Redknapp.” More

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      Laura Woods pays herself HUGE dividend sum to celebrate her move to ITV and TNT Sports

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      TELLY presenter Laura Woods paid herself a £400,000 dividend to celebrate her move to ITV and TNT Sports.The football and boxing host, 37, saw her earnings shoot up after she departed talkSPORT in June 2023.Laura Woods paid herself a £400,000 dividend to celebrate her move to ITV and TNT SportsCredit: GettyPaperwork from her company The Pig and I, which handles her TV cash, showed she paid herself the dividend — the equivalent of £35,000 a month.It is the first time she has paid herself anything since setting up the business in 2014.She also received an advance worth £512,292, according to company accounts which cover to the end of 2023.After giving herself the massive pay out, her firm still has assets of £635,247, including £460,501 cash in the bank.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe is said to have earned £250,000 a year at TalkSPORT and is rumoured to have had a huge pay rise on her move to TNT Sports.The Arsenal fan worked her way to the top by starting as a runner on Sky Sports. Laura, who is engaged to former Love Island star Adam Collard, 28, announced in July that she was pregnant with her first child.Inside Adam Collard and Laura Woods’ romantic engagement as Love Island star gets down on one knee at five star hotel in Cornwall More

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      Fuming Roy Keane swears live on ITV in rant about the FAI as he leaves Ian Wright in stitches

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      ROY KEANE slammed Ireland’s Football Association in an X-rated rant on ITV.Ireland hosted Home Nations rivals England at the Aviva Stadium and were 2-0 down at half-time.Roy Keane was left fuming with the state of the FAICredit: PAThe Irishman let rip as Ireland saw themselves on the wrong end of a 2-0 scoreline at half-timeThe break offered the Boys in Green some much needed respite and Keane the chance to jump on their misery by firing shots.Speaking at half-time, Keane said: “There’s a lot of good people in the FAI.”But the people who are making the decisions probably couldn’t organise a p** up in a brewery.”Leaving presenter Mark Pougatch and fellow pundit Ian Wright in hysterical laughter, Pougatch replied “that’s one way to put it!”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSGoals from none other than Declan Rice and Jack Grealish put the Three Lions in cruise control before the break.Rice and Grealish were met with utter contempt by booing Ireland fans, who signalled banners captioned with: “The snakes are back!”The goalscorers switched allegiance from Ireland to England, after Rice earned three senior Irish caps and Grealish played six U21 games.Keane, of course, was linked with the Irish vacancy back in the winter and reportedly was interviewed for the role.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSJust three months ago speaking on Gary Neville’s Stick To Football show, Keane said: “I liked the dynamics and the flow of international football.”It wasn’t 24 hours a day, but still working at a high level. Lots of people and clubs I have spoken to over the years are just wasting your time.”Roy Keane’s Biggest TV Rants Keane also weighed in on the Lee Carsley’s anthem-row before kick-off, saying: “Welcome to reality”.Speaking ahead of the match, Carsley revealed he would not be joining in with players and fans singing “God Save the King.”The ex-England U21 boss, who was born in Birmingham, made 40 senior appearances for Ireland through his Irish grandmother.Keane meanwhile was last involved with Ireland as assistant manager with Martin O’Neill from 2013-18.Many Irish fans are split on the former Manchester United captain.The tough non-nonsense Corkman historically left Ireland’s camp during the 2002 after a bust-up with manager Mick McCarthy.Keane had given a newspaper interview in which he criticised the team’s training facilities, including the “rock hard” pitch and missing equipment.READ MORE SUN STORIESKeane, who was one of Ireland’s key players at the time, stated that he would not play again for his country under McCarthy.Ireland would go on to crash out of the Round of 16 after losing a penalty shootout to Spain.Lee Carsley’s first senior England squad More

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      Watch bizarre moment Chris Eubank Jr pummels Ed Balls with punches live on Good Morning Britain

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR was taken the distance by TV host Ed Balls after a bizarre Good Morning Britain challenge. Eubank – son of the brilliant Chris Sr – was on the day show to discuss his return bout on October 12 in Saudi Arabia.Chris Eubank Jr gives Ed Balls a barrage of body punchesCredit: RexBalls made it to the final bell amid the body assaultCredit: RexBut first, he was tasked with leathering former politician Balls with body shots for 20 seconds straight. Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Balls, 57 was wearing a padded belt for his safety, and the show’s medic was on standby.Co presenter Susanna Reid, 53, said: “We should say we have our medic Phil on standby if Ed needs any sort of support.”As the boxer started punching the TV host, Susanna looked shocked and said: “Oh my goodness. Go gentler.”READ MORE IN BOXINGEubank, 34, replied: “I’m trying not to go too low.”Eubank appeared to pull his punches as Balls winced in pain but miraculously he stayed on his feet and took the punishment until the final bell.The former WBA world champion told the ITV host he was very impressed with how he took the punches.And Susanna joked the belt looked as though it was rather low.Most read in BoxingEd replied: “I kept pushing it down, I kept thinking, ‘get it lower, get it lower’. I was slightly worried I might have to change my surname.”Eubank admitted he didn’t hit as hard as possible, saying: “I mean, I’m not going to kill the guy on national TV.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBalls said afterwards: “I can’t speak very well at the moment.”Susanna joked: “It’s almost as if you’ve just been punched and winded.”When the programme returned from an advert break, Ed appeared to have recovered himself. Eubank has not boxed since his rematch victory over Liam Smith, 35, last September. Susanna Reid laughs as her co-host takes a beatingCredit: RexChris Eubank Jr is due to fight next monthCredit: RexAwkward moment Daniel Dubois tells Eddie Hearn to ‘calm down’ before Anthony Joshua threatens rival with chairSo it will be over one year out the ring by the time he returns against Pole Kamil Szeremeta, 34, in Riyadh. Eubank said: “This is a very important fight for me to get back in the swing of things, 34-years-old, 35 next month, no this month September. “So this is kind of, we’re coming into the final chapter, my last three or four years in the game. “I’ve got to make a statement, I’ve got to go out there and perform and win these big fights each and every time now because these are like my legacy fights. What people remember me for.”Eubank was linked with a mega-fight against Canelo Alvarez, 34, and also a rematch with Billy Joe Saunders, 35. READ MORE SUN STORIESBut asked if he can beat Szeremeta, he said: “Absolutely. He’s a tough opponent from Poland he is the type of guy that is perfect for a guy who’s been out the ring for a year, come back. “He’s a tough guy, he’s got a great record I think he’s got 24 wins, two losses. Yeah, I’m excited.” More

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      Sven-Goran Eriksson’s ex Nancy Dell’Olio breaks down in tears live on GMB as she recalls final conversation

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      SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON’s ex-partner Nancy Dell’Olio broke down in tears on live TV after recalling her last conversation with him.The former England manager tragically died aged 76 earlier this week after suffering from terminal pancreatic cancer.Nancy Dell’Olio broke down in tears when talking about her ex Sven-Goran ErikssonCredit: GMBShe was talking about her last conversation with Eriksson when she started to cryCredit: GMBThe pair dated between 1997 and 2007Credit: GettyEriksson passed away from pancreatic cancer this weekCredit: Instagram @nancydellolioHe revealed his diagnosis in January this yearCredit: Amazon PrimeNancy, 63, dated Eriksson for ten years before they split in 2007.She appeared on Good Morning Britain and could not hold back the tears as she revealed her final conversation with the Swede.She said on GMB: “I just said he was trying to put in the effort to say that he was fine on the phone because most of the time he was not answering or at treatment.“I never thought that he was about to die.READ MORE ON SVEN“I always believed there would be some sort of miracle.“I’m sorry.”GMB presenter Richard Madeley apologised to Nancy as she lost her words and ended the interview.Nancy admitted that she remained in contact with Eriksson during his illness.Most read in FootballShe insisted that he would always sound “relaxed” and “laughing” as he would try to calm her worries.She said: “It was hard, but he sounded so relaxed and we were laughing and he would just say ‘I feel okay’.Sven-Goran Eriksson filmed his heartbreaking final goodbye alone – and his emotional message left film crew in tearsSVEN’S AMAZING CAREER1977 – Having played football professionally in Sweden, Sven-Goran Eriksson kicked off his managerial career with Swedish side Degerfors.2000 – He guided Lazio to the Serie A title to become one of the hottest coaches in the world.2001 – Following the resignation of Kevin Keegan, he was appointed England’s next permanent manager in February 2001. He oversaw 66 games with the Three Lions, winning 39 and losing just 12.2002 – Eriksson led England to the 2002 World Cup with the likes of Steven Gerrard, Paul Scholes and David Beckham in his squad. The Three Lions were knocked out in the quarter-finals.2004 – The legendary manager also led the Three Lions to Euro 2004, but they were knocked out of the quarter-finals to Portugal.2006 – Eriksson led England to another World Cup, his final tournament in charge, before resigning.2007 – The Swede took charge of Manchester City a year after leaving the England job and oversaw 45 games.2010 – Having coached Mexico, Ivory Coast and Notts County after parting ways with Man City, Erikson took charge of Leicester and saved them from relegation. Following his time with the Foxes he went on to manage China and Philippines.2024 – In January 2024, Eriksson announced he had been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. Three months later, he fulfilled a lifelong dream of managing Liverpool in a legends match at Anfield, before passing away in August.Their relationship ended in 2007Credit: Instagram @nancydellolioNancy left husband Giancarlo Massa to be with ErikssonCredit: Instagram @nancydellolioShe shared some unseen photos of them together after he diedCredit: Instagram @nancydellolioNancy and Eriksson were never marriedCredit: PA“It was quite difficult to even be talking but I tried to be fearless and see how he was.“I wanted to get together for another dinner.”After Eriksson’s death, Nancy shared some unseen photos of herself with him during their time together.During her appearance on the breakfast show, Nancy also admitted that she still loved Eriksson and that he was a “kind person”.She added: “I find it difficult being here talking about Sven knowing that he is not here with us anymore.“He was loveable, when you love someone you will love them forever.“He was a very kind person. He is more reserved and that is why the opposite always got attention.“We connected he would say when he saw me the first time that he thought I was the one.“For me, it was not the same as I was married, and it happened months later.”The Italian beauty was married to Giancarlo Massa when she first met Eriksson but left the relationship to be with the manager.The couple never tied the knot, but Nancy has lovingly referred to her former lover as her “ex-husband”.Their romance suffered controversy when it emerged that he had a four-month romance with fellow Swedish celebrity Ulrika Jonsson in 2002.Two years later, Eriksson strayed again, having an affair with Football Association secretary Faria Alam, which prompted an FA scandal.In an interview in 2018, Eriksson said the high-profile of his love life took its toll.Eriksson was previously married to Ann-Christine Pettersson before his relationship with Nancy.They were married between 1977 and 1994.Sven said his marriage came to an end due to him having an affair with Graziella Mancinelli.Eriksson revealed his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in January earlier this year.Doctors initially gave Eriksson – who managed the Three Lions for five years and three tournaments – “about a year” to live.He received the crushing blow following tests after he woke up feeling dizzy.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn the months before his death, the 76-year-old saw his life chronicled in a documentary for Amazon Prime Video.Sven gave a final message to former players, coaches and supporters after speaking openly about his affairs and life in the film. Eriksson managed England between 2001 and 2006Credit: GettyHe led the Three Lions to quarter-finals in two World Cups and a EurosCredit: PA”Sven was a good coach… better than he seems, says SunSport experts”SunSport’s Shaun Custis and Martin Lipton discussed Sven-Goran Eriksson’s England legacy following his death aged 76.Custis: “He was the most polite, civil manager I’ve ever dealt with in my life.”Lipton: “There are many managers who are prone to paroxysms of aggravation and screaming matches.”You can’t imagine Sven ever raising his voice, let alone having a row with someone. He was a gentle man and a gentleman throughout his dealings with us certainly. And I think that always came across from the very outset.”He was clearly a quite calm, unflappable character and he wasn’t going to let anything perturb him no matter what it was. No matter what questions were thrown at him, no matter what stick he got. He had this veneer of utter tranquillity.”Custis: “There was a lot of mystery to him. You weren’t reading things about him every two minutes online as you would do now but he came in and he got off to a great start with that 3-0 win over Spain.”Lipton: “He just loved being around football, didn’t he that was the thing.”He didn’t want to give it up… He actually, genuinely loved being around football players, being a manager and all the trappings of that and just being important. Because he enjoyed being Sven-Goran Eriksson – football manager.”Lipton: “He brought back a belief in the England team in that period, he gave us a night we’ll never forget and oversaw the real change in the culture of English football in that it became more celebrity in many ways.”The players became bigger than they’d ever been and he managed to keep that under a degree of wraps… He was a better manager than I thought he was at the time.” More

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      Former Match of the Day host Des Lynam suggests female pundits are unqualified to cover men’s matches

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      EX-Match of the Day host Des Lynam claims female pundits are unqualified to analyse men’s matches.The BBC footie show is regularly fronted by women, including Gabby Logan, with other female guests.Des Lynam claims female pundits are unqualified to analyse men’s matchesCredit: Rex FeaturesLynam, now 81, said: “I’ve got no gripe with female presenters. “But when you’re a pundit and you’re offering opinions about the game, you have to have played it at the level you are talking about — ie, the men’s game.”After a pause, he added to the Radio Times: “In my view.”The veteran broadcaster also questioned the influx of international players, saying: “I’ve supported Brighton all my life, but I can’t name the team now.Read More on Sport“There’s only about two I know, the others are all foreign boys who have come from South America and all sorts of places.”When Lynam left the BBC for ITV after three decades in 1999, Gary Lineker became the main host of Match of the Day — a position he holds 25 years on.Controversially, he is reportedly paid £1.3million a year. Lynam said: “I don’t suppose you can justify it in terms of what a nurse or firemen does, but it’s the market — that’s what the BBC feel they have to pay.”Most read in FootballThe ex-England striker is “a very lucky chap” who has had “two great careers”. Lynam added: “When I left, he immediately got the job and he grew into it very rapidly. I know he’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but for my money I think he does a first-class job.” More

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      Fans slam Chelsea TV over ‘awful’ broadcast blunder after struggling to watch Inter Milan clash

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      FANS slammed Chelsea TV for their “awful” coverage of the pre-season friendly against Inter Milan. The Blues’ channel charged £5 to watch the match but viewers were distracted by the commentary. Lesley Ugochukwu levelled against Inter MilanCredit: GettyThat is because separate commentators from another channel could be heard over those of Chelsea TV.One said: “Chelsea TV (or whatever they identify now as) is awful. “You can always hear the other commentators in the background commentating for their channel.”Another asked: “Why can I hear a muffled Jason Cundy on the Chelsea stream?”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSomeone replied: “You can always hear him and the other Chelsea tv commentator..don’t remember his name, can hear both their voices right now.”Another said: “Can’t hear it on any other broadcast, ever. Either too close or the equipment ain’t great. “Either way, bad for the club’s own media channel.”A late Lesley Ugochukwu leveller cancelled out Marcus Thuram’s opener as the sides could not be separated. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSChelsea fans were introduced to Pedro Neto for the first time since joining in a £54million move from Wolves. He stepped out in blue for the first time waved to fans at Stamford Bridge. Stamford Bridge locals reveal what life’s like More