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      KSI’s sparring partner says he snubbed Love Island return to focus on Misfits Boxing and reveals how hard YouTuber hits

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      IDRIS VIRGO turned down a return to Love Island to focus on Misfits Boxing and continue training with KSI. Virgo entered the ITV villa in 2018 as an undefeated boxer and now has a professional record of 12 wins with one draw. Idris Virgo turned down a return to Love IslandCredit: Rex FeaturesVirgo is focusing on Misfits Boxing fightsCredit: GettyBut more recently, he has focused on the celebrity-style crossover bouts with Misfits Boxing – headed up by YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI. Virgo’s next fight is against Ty Mitchell – Tyson Fury’s former sparring partner – on April 12 in Leeds. And he had to reject a return to Love Island on this year’s All Stars show to commit himself to the bout. Virgo, 31, told SunSport: “I could have taken the chance to risk going on the show and come out for this fight.READ MORE IN BOXING”But it’s too much, so I thought I’d kick it to the can. Oh, it is 100 per cent a tough decision because Love Island’s my root, that’s the reason why I’m standing here today.”I got what I have because of Love Island, so it would have been good to go back on there, build my career, X, Y, Z, but sometimes you gotta take sacrifices and that’s one of my sacrifices.”I had to kick the can and train hard ready for this fight.”Virgo has relocated from Birmingham to the capital to train at London Shootfighters alongside KSI.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe two are regular training partners and Virgo said: “KSI is really good. People don’t understand how good he is. “I believe KSI is on, say British come European kind of level if you wanna talk about pro ranks.KSI lifts lid on meeting with Turki Alalshikh and teases fight talks… but blasts Jake Paul as ‘disgrace to boxing’ “Some people are thinking, well, this guy’s chatting rubbish, but he’s really good, honestly. “He’s got power in his right hand, got good movement, good cardio, now he’s picking up boxing IQ, the guy’s got everything.”KSI, 31, has not returned since defeat to Tommy Fury, 25, in October 2023 which was his first loss in the ring. Virgo was KSI’s main sparring partner for the camp and was left with a sore head after their final session. He revealed: “The guy hit so hard when he was training for the Tommy Fury fight, I was his last spar.”I got into that ring, sparred him, he hit me so hard I went home and I put a bet on for a knockout.”That’s how hard he hits. He hits like a truck. Leaves me headaches 100 per cent.””He’s got power in his right hand, got good movement, good cardio, now he’s picking up boxing IQ, the guy’s got everything.Idris Virgo on KSI KSI faces 2-0 MMA star Dillon Danis, 29, in his comeback bout on March 29 in Manchester. And Virgo predicted: “He’s gonna show people his boxing IQ in this fight.”I do believe he’ll probably knock Dillon Danis out in either the third or fourth round. “It’s just gonna show people what he’s learnt from Shootfighters.”KSI was recently pictured with Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh – and Virgo believes he is the man to finally make the Jake Paul grudge match.He said: “JJ wants that fight, it’s Jake Paul being a coward, being a duck who’s ducking.READ MORE SUN STORIES”If they can have the fight in the car park, they have the fight in the car park, you know what I mean? “Hopefully Turki can make it happen, you never know.”KSI and Virgo are training partnersCredit: @idrisvirgo More

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      FA Cup TV fixtures confirmed with Nottingham Forest and Man City fans facing nightmare trips

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      THE FA Cup quarter-final schedule has been confirmed – and some fans are not happy.Fixtures will take place on the 29th and 30th March, with Fulham vs Crystal Palace opening the weekend.Fulham host Crystal Palace in the first match of the weekendCredit: GettyBrighton host Nottingham ForestCredit: GettyMan City face a tough trip to BournemouthCredit: GettyThe all-London fixture is set for 12:15pm on the Saturday and it will be shown live on ITV1 and ITVX.That will be followed by Brighton vs Nottingham Forest at 5:15pm.However, some travelling fans could face travel chaos after the match.As things stand, the final train from London to Nottingham is 10:32pm which could give fans a tight turnaround getting from Brighton to the capital at full-time.Read More in FootballThere are also maintenance works currently planned between Brighton and London, which could double the time it usually takes to travel between the two cities.Should the match go to extra-time, it could leave fans at risk of missing the return train to Nottingham entirely.Some fans have already raised travel concerns, with one person taking to social media to write: “Train back on Saturday night looks a major problem!”Another commented: “At least it’s the Saturday for #NFFC, but planning a trip home will be fun considering potential extra time, penalties and the joys of Falmer station…”Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhile a third said: “Brilliant, except for the rail replacement bus service on the Brighton line.”The quarter-final clash between Brighton and Forest is set to be shown live on BBC One and BBC IPlayer.Fans can’t believe state of Premier League away dressing room that is ‘worse than Sunday League’Aston Villa then travel to Preston North End for the first game on Sunday, which is penned in for 1:30pm live on BBC One.And to end the weekend, Bournemouth host Manchester City at 4:30pm live on ITV1 and ITVX.Like Nottingham Forest supporters, City fans also face a long journey back to Manchester on Sunday evening after the game.The winners of each match will progress to the semi-finals which will be played at Wembley.FA Cup quarter-finalsFulham vs Crystal Palace (29/3, ITV1 & ITVX, 12:15pm)Brighton vs Nottingham Forest (29/3, BBC One & IPlayer, 5:15pm)Preston vs Aston Villa (30/3, BBC One & IPlayer, 1:30pm)Bournemouth vs Man City (30/3, ITV1 & ITVX, 4:30pm) More

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      Love Island’s Curtis Pritchard ready to follow Tommy Fury into boxing ring and says he could train with a British legend

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      CURTIS PRITCHARD is ready to follow Love Island pal Tommy Fury into the Misfits Boxing ring. The likes of Fury and Idris Virgo have both featured on the hit ITV show before and after making waves in the sport. Curtis Pritchard is ready to follow Love Island pal Tommy Fury into the Misfits Boxing ringCredit: Rex FeaturesAnd more recently, the unbeaten pair signed to Misfits – the home of celebrity-style crossover bouts headed up by YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI. And now professional dancer Pritchard – who was once trained by Fury – fancies his chances in the ring. He told SunSport: “I’ve always been into fighting and boxing and all of that stuff so it’s something I’ve always wanted to do as a kid. “But dancing was my main career at the time and you couldn’t balance when you’re doing it at a very high level.READ MORE IN boxing “So I feel like now I’m at a different place in my life and I thought, let’s do some boxing. Let’s do something I’ve always wanted to do and get in the ring.”Pritchard, 29, has laced up the gloves before with the help of Fury, 25 for a series called The Boxer and the Ballroom Dancer. Fury was taught how to dance for a live performance and Pritchard was coached for a white collar bout – which he won on points. And Pritchard said: “The boxer and ballroom dancer! Trained him up to a dancing competition, they trained me up to do a boxing match, loved it, sick little thing that was.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”The only downside was it was a white collar fight, so we had all the headgear on and stuff, and I just feel like it distracts you slightly.”You have to move more with that on, so I would have preferred to have done it without it, but I would say it’s easier with the head guard on, so it’d be nice to try it without it on.”Love Island’s Curtis takes savage swipe at Ekin-Su’s ex Davide and offers him boxing match for ‘not treating her well’Pritchard’s friendship with Fury strained over the years but he still keeps in contact with British boxing legend Ricky Hatton after their sessions for the series. He said: “I’ve done some boxing with him before many years ago, so I can always turn to them and ask them for advice.”Lovely people up in Manchester because that’s my hometown area of Cheshire.”Pritchard has teased a bout against Davide Sanclimenti, 30, the ex of his current girlfriend Ekin-Su Culculoglu.But pressed on opponents, Pritchard said: “All things to be thinking about and in the pipeline at the minute. “But I actually did my first little session earlier today.”Pritchard met Ekin-Su on the latest series of Love Island All Stars. READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile Fury last year split up with Molly-Mae Hague despite rumours of a recent rekindling. The 10-0 boxer last fought in October 2023, beating KSI via controversial decision but he pulled out of facing Darren Till, 31, in January. Pritchard won his first boxing march for an ITV showCredit: ITV/YouTube More

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      Marcus Rashford’s delighted brother Dane joins noisy Aston Villa fans in Bruges pub before huge Champions League tie

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      MARCUS RASHFORD’S brother Dane was welcomed into the Aston Villa family in a Bruges pub.Footage shared by ITV showed fans serenading about the on-loan Manchester United forward with brother Dane in joining them in Belgium.Dane Rashford, smiling in the middle, was greeted by Aston Villa fans at a pub in BrugesDane, the older brother of Marcus Rashford, was greeted by former Villa star Ian TaylorFans were singing Rashford’s name in the pubRashford was named in Aston Villa’s starting XI for the Champions League clashCredit: AFPDane, the older brother of Rashford, was all smiles as he joined Rashford’s new fans ahead of Villa’s Champions League tie against Club Brugges in the Champions League last 16.Former Aston Villa star Ian Taylor, 56, was there to greet Dane.The ex-midfielder, who played for Villa for nine years between 1994 and 2003, was also seen standing on a table leading the chants.Rashford was named in the starting XI for the clash by Unai Emery.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 27-year-old is yet to open his goalscoring account for Villa, but has already racked up three assists in wearing the club’s claret and blue.He climbed off the bench against Chelsea in the Premier League to set up Marco Asensio twice to seal a 2-1 comeback win.Last weekend he then provided another assist for Asensio’s opener against Cardiff as Villa secured a 2-0 win to move into the FA Cup quarter-finals – where they drew Championship side Preston.Rashford’s more creative side really came to the fore in his last game, creating six chances for team-mates, equalling his highest tally in 426 matches for his boyhood club.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAfter falling out of favour at Man Utd under Ruben Amorim, Rashford was sent on loan to Villa.The deal features a £40million option for the Villa Park outfit to make the deal permanent at the end of the season, while Villa are currently paying 75 per cent of his wages.Why Marcus Rashford could be perfect fit for Aston Villa after Man Utd transferAs well as Dane, Rashford also has a brother named Dwaine Maynard, two sisters, and one half-sister.Dane is a director of DN May Sports Management – a sports management agency ”with the goal of elevating athletes to achieve their full potential and thrive in their sports and in their wider life” – alongside Dwaine. 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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      Are there FA Cup replays in the fifth round? Extra-time and penalties rules explained

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      THE FA Cup fifth round is underway with some huge ties taking place.And Football’s oldest competition is taking a slightly different look this season.All eyes are on the iconic FA Cup as the fifth round beginsLast term, Manchester United stunned neighbours Manchester City to win the trophy with a 2-1 victory at Wembley in May.Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo scored the goals as the red half of Manchester went wild in the capital.The win kept Erik ten Hag in a job for a few more months before he was sacked in October.However, in this season’s FA Cup, there is a major change which was already kicked off from the first round proper.Manchester United are the current holdersCredit: RexAre there replays in the FA Cup fifth round?From this season, there will not be replays in the FA Cup fifth round.Instead, the games that are level after 90 minutes will straight head into extra-time and then potentially penalties.This has been the case from the first round proper this season.FA chiefs agreed extra payments to compensate clubs for the abolition of all replays.Most read in FA CupAll 32 teams eliminated at the last 64 stage will be paid £25,000 from Wembley funds, with the winners each receiving £115,000.What are the FA Cup fifth round ties?Friday, February 28Aston Villa 2-0 Cardiff CitySaturday, March 112.15pm – Crystal Palace v Millwall12:15pm – Preston North End v Burnley3pm – Bournemouth v Wolverhampton Wanderers5.45pm – Manchester City v 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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      Gary Lineker moves to ITV with Match of the Day host to hold ‘most honest interview yet’

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      GARY LINEKER is set for a move to ITV – but he won’t be heading up their footie coverage.SunSport exclusively revealed last year that Lineker’s incredible run as Match of the Day host will come to an end this summer.Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season and the Beeb next summerCredit: PALineker has been presenting MOTD since 1999Credit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTDThe former Everton and England star is set to appear on a brand new ITV showCredit: RexLineker is set to leave the Beeb in the summer of 2026.And he’s already bagged himself a temporary gig on a new ITV show.The former Everton and England hitman has been confirmed as the first star on the broadcaster’s new show, Assembly, where guests will face their “most honest interview yet”.In the show, Lineker will field questions from people who are neurodivergent, autistic and/or learning disabled.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAn ITV statement read: “After a long and illustrious career as both a Golden Boot-winning footballer and top sports broadcaster, and with his tenure as the longest-serving presenter of Match of the Day drawing to a close this summer, there’s no end to the stories that Lineker might share.”Carefully considered PR fluff won’t cut it on this show.”And the celebrities can expect plenty of mischief and surprises once they get in the hotseat.”JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSGary Lineker will officially leave the BBC after the 2026 World Cup finalCredit: PALineker will appear on the show with other celebs, including former Doctor Who, David Tennant, Little Mix star Jade Thirwall and actor Danny Dyer.Most read in FootballITV have previously tried to acquire Lineker’s services, offering him a chance to appear on Celebrity Big Brother.Gary Lineker ‘turns into Barry White’ as BBC viewers left stunned by sound of MOTD host’s voiceDuring a recent episode of The Rest is Football podcast, he revealed: “Do you know, last week I got requests to go on Celebrity Big Brother.”He added: “My agent sent it through, and then jokingly he replied, ‘Oh, yes. Gary’s fee will be £50 million!'”He did it completely as a joke, obviously. And they came back said, ‘Oh, that’s a little bit…that’s not within our budget.'”Lineker’s 25-year stint presenting Match of the Day will end at the culmination of the 2024-25 season.He will, however, head up the Beeb’s coverage of the 2025/26 FA Cup and the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in Canada, Mexico and the USA.The final of the tournament, which will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New York on July 19, will be his farewell appearance for the broadcaster.It was announced in December that Lineker will be replaced by veteran footie presenters Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan. More

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      Embarrassed Kate Abdo covers face on live TV as she says Arsenal legend was her celebrity crush

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      KATE ABDO was left red faced after revealing her childhood celebrity crush as none other than Arsenal legend Ian Wright.The presenter was hosting the broadcaster’s Champions League coverage alongside Micah Richards, Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher.Kate Abdo was left red faced after revealing her childhood celebrity crushCredit: CBSCarragher, Henry and Richards were all left shocked with Abdo’s revelationCredit: CBSThe latest clip to come off the CBS production line shows the pundits each discussing their old celebrity crushes.As ever, the much-loved quartet had provided some unexpected, but hilarious, answers.Carragher, Henry and Richards pressed Abdo for her puppy love, before she blurted: “I already said, Ian Wright!”The trio of former footballers were left genuinely shocked, causing Abdo to squirm in her chair and hide away behind her cards in embarrassment.READ MORE ON ARSENALAn animated Richards kept repeating: “You didn’t say that! Hold on.”Carragher added: “Wait. I thought he was your favourite pundit.”While Henry – who fans have long joked has a crush on Abdo – simply gasped: “Wow. Now we know”.The pick of the bunch from the three pundits came from Carragher.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Liverpool legend’s answer of Sheila Grant from 80s TV show Brookside was met with a fit of laughter from others in the studio.Richards went with American actress Jessica Alba and said he might dive into her DMs now that she’s split from husband Cash Warren.Watch Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s hilarious reaction after being called out by boxing champ Oleksandr UsykArsenal legend Ian Wright was Abdo’s celebrity crushCredit: GettyHenry picked Daisy Duke, who is a fictional character, played by Catherine Bach, from the US series The Dukes of Hazzard.Abdo tied the knot with former pro US boxer Malik Scott in an intimate wedding ceremony last September.Last year, Carragher’s awkward “loyalty” joke caused carnage.The incident occurred during coverage of Arsenal’s Champions League clash against Porto at the Emirates in March 2024.In a skit involving a Gunners shirt, Abdo stated that she wouldn’t wear it because she is “loyal” to Manchester United.Carragher then made a quip about her Scott, saying “not to Malik”, prompting her to ask: “Why would you even ask that?”Fans cringed and hit out at the former Liverpool defender for his ‘unfunny’ comment which uncomfortably missed the mark.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Abdo patched things up soon after and accepted Carragher’s apology after initially “feeling hurt” by it.Abdo subsequently addressed the incident live on TV 24 hours later, delivering an hilarious ‘brotherly’ put-down to Carragher.Sheila Corkhill (second right) is a fictional character from British soap opera Brookside, played by Sue Johnston More