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    Moment Alessia Russo tries to put off Ella Toone with cheeky prank during Lionesses’ Downing Street photo

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    Alex Scott and Dermot O’Leary forced to apologise TWICE as Tyson Fury swears live on ITV during Soccer Aid coverage

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    ‘I might get on before Ivan Toney’ jokes ITV commentator Lee Dixon as Saudi star cuts frustrated figure on England bench

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    Roy Keane slams ‘LAZY’ Kyle Walker for role in Senegal goal vs England as ITV star says ‘can’t make mistakes like that’

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    Sky Sports in talks with TV star Roman Kemp to be part of football coverage after seven presenters left in huge shake up

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    ‘I can’t believe they showed that again’ – ITV commentator stunned by Cristiano Ronaldo banner at Nations League final

    ITV commentators were left stunned after seeing a banner directed at Cristiano Ronaldo at the Nations League final.Portugal claimed their second Nations League crown after beating Spain on penalties on Sunday evening.Cristiano Ronaldo was the subject of a fan’s suggestive bannerCredit: ITVThe fan asked if he could ‘touch’ the superstarCredit: ITVITV commentators Andros Townsend and Seb Hutchinson were left stunnedCredit: xBut it was a supporter’s banner in the stands that caught the attention of ITV commentators Sam Hutchinson and Andros Townsend.In the 87th minute, when Ronaldo went down injured, the cameras panned to the crowd and caught the sign.A Portugal fan could be seen holding up a banner that read “Cristiano, please let me touch you.”The suggestive sign was spotted by the commentators, leaving them stunned.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHutchinson said: “Oh my gosh.”Which prompted the former Premier League star to say: “I can’t believe they showed that again.”Hutchinson replied: “I think we know why.”Townsend then joked: “The director has a very innocent mind”.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe sign clearly left an impression on Hutchinson as a couple of minutes later, it was still on his mind.He added: “I am still laughing at that sign.”New footage shows Cristiano Ronaldo’s wild reaction to Portugal Nations League win as Man Utd star is ‘used as shield’ Despite being subbed off injured, Ronaldo still played his part in the final as he netted the crucial equaliser in the second half.Portugal had already come from behind once in the game as Nuno Mendes cancelled out Martin Zubimendi’s opener.After the match, Ronaldo also revealed that he would be staying at Saudi club Al-Nassr amid links of an exit.Ronaldo joined the Saudi side in 2023 and has been the Pro League’s top scorer for the past two seasons.Fifa president Gianni Infantino had suggested Ronaldo could play in the upcoming Club World Cup.Meanwhile, the final was overshadowed by the tragic death of a fan in the stands. More

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    Lamine Yamal vs Cristiano Ronaldo to clash for first time ever live on free-to-air TV in Nations League final

    CRISTIANO RONALDO is set to come face-to-face with the next generation of superstars for the first time.The Portuguese legend will take to the pitch to face Lamine Yamal’s Spain in the Uefa Nations League.Cristiano Ronaldo will face Lamin Yamal for the first time on SundayCredit: GettyYamal helped Spain book their spot in the Nations League final against PortugalCredit: Shutterstock EditorialPortugal will play Spain in the tournament’s final on Sunday evening.The match will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany at 8pm.Ronaldo, 40, and co reached the final after beating Germany in the semi-final on Wednesday.The former Manchester United forward netted the winner despite Florian Wirtz giving Germany the lead.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYamal played his part as Spain edged out France in a nine-goal thriller in the other semi-final.The Barcelona star netted a brace to help his side win 5-4 at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart.Spain went 4-0 up on the night through goals from Nico Williams, Pedri, Mikel Merino and Yamal before a Kylian Mbappe penalty.Yamal, 17, then bagged his second goal of the game to seemingly put Spain out of sight.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHowever, Didier Deschamps’ team hit back to cut the deficit to just one after Rayan Cherki and Randal Kolo Muani scored either side of a Dani Vivian own-goal.The star-studded match will be shown on live TV and will be free for fans to watch.Germany vs Portugal Nations League clash DELAYED as players are forced to protect themselves from hailstonesThe clash will be televised on ITV as confirmed by host Mark Pougatch.He will be joined by former Lioness Karen Carney and Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague.Meanwhile, Yamal’s performance against Les Blues has further staked his claim to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or.Arsenal fans watching the match were left concerned for the club’s transfer window.This was due to Merino finding the target and supporters starting to think that Mikel Arteta will scrap his plans to sign a striker. More

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    Ex-England striker breaks FISHING record with huge carp that hadn’t been caught for over a year

    BOBBY ZAMORA has caught a record-breaking carp while filming his new TV show.The former England striker, 44, has turned to angling post-retirement.Bobby Zamora has caught a huge carpCredit: Instagram @bobby.zamora25The former forward starred for England during his playing daysCredit: Dave Pinegar – The SunZamora has proven to be pretty handy at his new profession, linking up with Ali Hamidi for the show Underwater Grand Fishing Adventure on ITV.Posting on his Instagram account, Hamidi revealed a picture of Zamora with his latest huge catch.The TV star wrote: “BREAKING NEWS – BOBBY ZAMORA has just MADE UK CARP FISHING & UNDERWATER CARP FISHING HISTORY (AGAIN) at UK legendary water Grenville.”A carp that hasn’t been caught for 18 MONTHS – and just got iSCREAMED & PAELLA-FIED on OMC Boilies, LOCK HOOK and of course the MAGIC WAND – all IN FRONT of the UNDERWATER CAMERA’S! Data don’t lie baby!READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We are personally overwhelmed by what has just happened on the carp fishing front here!”It was written in the (star emoji) & (moon emoji). ZAMO you f***ing beauty!”Zamora and Hamidi have been filming at the Grenville Syndicate in Cambridgeshire.The former footballer’s catch will be all the more satisfying, given that he and Hamidi endured a poor session at Grenville during the last season of their TV show.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKZamora, 44, has a fishing programme on ITVCredit: Instagram @bobby.zamora25The former footballer has developed a new passion away from the pitchCredit: Instagram @bobby.zamora25The weight of Zamora’s catch has not yet been revealed.But it has surpassed his previous 52lb 6oz best.Shocking moment fishermen dad and his topless son scrap with officials after they were caught angling without licenceIn addition to fishing, Zamora has also worked as a coach.Last October the former Tottenham and West Ham star took on a new role as striker coach at Brighton. Upon taking the job, Zamora said: “I’m pleased to be back to help the strikers to achieve their goals, working on all elements of football on and off the pitch.”Hopefully I can play a part in helping the club achieve further success.” More