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      Roman Abramovich denies owing UK £1billion over tax dodge ‘that helped fund Chelsea’

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      FORMER Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has denied allegations he knowingly owes the UK up to £1billion in unpaid tax.The Russian oligarch had been accused of using the money as part of a botched tax dodge to help fund his purchase of the Premier League club in 2003.Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea in 2003Credit: GettyHe denies having any knowledge or being personally responsible for any unpaid tax.The BBC and Bureau of Investigative Journalism claimed leaked documents show hedge fund investments worth £4.7billion were managed in the UK, despite being routed through firms in the British Virgin Islands.They claimed the money can reportedly be traced back to funding Abramovich used to buy Chelsea.But the oligarch’s lawyers said he “always obtained independent expert professional tax and legal advice” and “acted in accordance with that advice”.READ MORE SPORT NEWSRapper Central Cee is lost for words when Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella serenades him ON THE BRINKChelsea are close to escaping a points deduction for payments during Abramovich’s ownership, it is claimed.The Stamford Bridge club paid an £8.6m fine to Uefa in 2023 when they confessed to the illegal payments made to agents and players.Chelsea were under legal obligation to own up to the breaches, with Prem legal chiefs investigating the matter for 18 months.But it has emerged that the Blues are now negotiating a financial settlement with Prem legal beaks.Most read in FootballThis would allow them to avoid a points deduction.Last year it was claimed Chelsea were days from going out of business before Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital bought the club from Abromovich in 2022.The oligarch was sanctioned by the UK over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, meaning he was forced to relinquish control of the club.Joe Ravitch, the banker who oversaw the complex sale of the club to Boehly and Clearlake, claimed there would have been “catastrophic consequences” had the deal not gone through when it did.Ravitch, an American merchant banker who also worked on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment in Manchester United, revealed Chelsea were on the brink of liquidation before the £4.25billion deal was finally approved. More

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      Former Liverpool and Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez lined up for shock management return with league and cup champions

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      RAFA BENITEZ is being lined up for a return to management in a country he has never coached in before.The former Liverpool and Newcastle boss has been out of work since leaving Celta Vigo in March 2024. Rafa Benitez is being lined up for a return to management with Brazilian side BotafogoCredit: APAccording to the Daily Mail, Benitez is down to the final two candidates to manage Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo.He is said to be in advanced talks with the Brazilian club – which is owned by Crystal Palace majority shareholder John Textor.The job is still vacant after Artur Jorge left the club in December – since joining Qatari side Al Rayyan. Benitez is believed to have impressed leading members of Botafogo’s hierarchy – leaving him in pole position to take the role.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPortuguese coach Vasco Matos and Argentine Tato Martino are also other contenders linked with the job. Benitez made his name winning two LaLiga titles with Valencia in Spain. He then joined Liverpool in 2004 – guiding them to a famous Champions League trophy that season. Benitez left Liverpool with an FA Cup also to his name and later joined Inter Milan. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe returned to England with Chelsea on an interim basis in 2012 – departing with a Europa League trophy.Benitez had further stints with Napoli, Real Madrid, Newcastle, Dalian Pro in China, Everton and most recently Celta Vigo. He was sacked by Celta Vigo after just five wins and 24 points from 28 matches in eight months. Kris Boyd says common sense has prevailed after Mohamed Diomande won his red card appeal More

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      People started fights in cafes but terrifying gunpoint robbery was last straw, I had to leave UK, says Amir Khan

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      AMIR Khan’s gunpoint robbery was so horrifying he no longer lives in the UK.The 38-year-old – one of Britain’s best and most beloved boxers – had a £72,000 watch snatched off him by a masked gunman on the streets of East London in April 2022.This was the moment Amir Khan had his watched robbed at gunpointHe is now living with his wife and kids in DubaiKhan admits he no longer felt safe in the UKA gun was pointed at Khan’s face – in front of terrified wife Faryal – before robbers demanded his diamond-encrustedFranck Muller Vanguard Chronograph watch. Two men – Dante Campbell and Ahmed Bana – later pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob and possession of an imitation firearm.Bana was jailed for nine years and eight months – while Campbell was locked up for seven years and nine months.The watch was also returned by police. READ MORE on amir KhanBut the attack was so frightening that Khan relocated to Dubai with his wife and three kids – Lamaisah, ten, Alayna, six and Muhammad Zaviyar, four.Khan told SunSport in the UAE: “Look, I can walk around wearing anything, doing anything.”I can leave my car door open, it’s just so much safer here. I think the law is much more strict, I think people like us need that.”Look, I’ve been to cafes, to places where people have started fights and they’ve said something and before you know it there’s a gang of people outside.Most read in Boxing”I don’t need that in my life – I’m a retired fighter. I’ve been fighting all my life, there’s no point starting fights on the streets or getting into problems.”Then the gun crime happened, I just wanted to give the watch away and said, ‘There you go, what do you want? Do you want the watch? There you go, take it.’Terrifying moment gunman robs former boxer Amir Khan “It’s no skin off my nose. I got the watch back and the poor guys got around 12 years each between four of them. Look, it is what it is, the law always catches up on you.”I think maybe it’s a message to people, don’t be stealing, don’t be carrying guns because you will get punished when you’re caught.”Khan – who formerly reigned as light-welterweight world champion – and his brother Haroon were attacked by six men in Birmingham in 2012. The pair are said to have fought off the would-be thieves who allegedly tried to steal Khan’s £125,000 Range Rover. Khan was involved in another street fight in 2017 in Manchester when a group attacked him during a road rage incident. And in the aftermath of the gunpoint robbery, Khan and his family were left too fearful to remain in the UK.He said: “Imagine if I had my kids with me that time. My wife was with me. Even she hates being around or going places.The boxing legend is happy living in DubaiKhan with his children, left to right, Alayna, Zaviyar and LamaisahCredit: Doug SeeburgKhan with wife Faryal Makhdoom at their Dubai homeCredit: Doug Seeburg”We get invited to UK events and stuff like that and I have to turn a lot down because I just don’t know what can happen.”It’s sad to say but look, I still love the UK. The safest I feel is Bolton, where I live, my hometown. I know everyone there and everyone knows me.”It’s just when you’ve go out of town it gets a little bit scary sometimes, you just don’t know what can happen, you don’t know the area that well, you don’t know the people there.”It just gets a bit scary and being recognised everywhere you go, people know you, you’ll always be the attention of the place wherever you go. It makes it a little tough and scary as well.”Despite Khan’s robbery ordeal, he remains one of Britain’s most celebrated fighters. He retired in 2022 following a defeat to Kell Brook – but only now gets shown the respect he rightfully deserves after hanging up his gloves.Khan said: “I thank all the fans, honestly. I’ve been boxing a very long time, literally all my life. READ MORE SUN STORIES”When you retire, that’s when you realise you was a great champion for Great Britain. I put some great fights on television at home. “I had great times, UK fans, I do love them and they were amazing.” Khan retired after losing to Kell BrookCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunKhan held light-welterweight titlesCredit: Reuters More

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      West Ham technical director Tim Steidten AXED after fall-out with two managers and £127.5m splurged on transfers

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      WEST HAM are finalising the exit of technical director Tim Steidten.The German, who has clashed with two of the three Hammers managers he worked with, has been frozen out of the club’s January business.West Ham are set to axe technical director Tim SteidtenCredit: PASteidten, 45, was banned from the club’s Rush Green training ground by former boss Julen Lopetegui in December.He was also barred from the first team changing room at the London Stadium by ex-gaffer David Moyes.It would seem he fell out with both managers because he was openly working on their replacements while they were still in the dugout.Chairman David Sullivan took more control of transfer business this month after being concerned by the level of signings in the summer when £127.5million was spent with little impact.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThere have been eyebrows raised over deals for Luis Guilherme, Guido Rodriguez and Niclas Fullkrug.Fullkrug arrived on a four-year-deal for £27.5m from Borussia Dortmund but will miss six months of his first season at the club due to injury.Teenage winger Guilherme was signed for an initial £20m from Palmeiras but has played just 50 minutes of football for West Ham and talks have already been held over selling him to Saudi Arabia.Steidten was involved in the early stages of Graham Potter’s appointment, but vice-chair Karren Brady took charge to agreed the deal.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe ex-Chelsea boss has also moved to bring in his long-term recruitment expert, Kyle Macaulay, from Stamford Bridge.Macaulay started this week as the club’s new head of recruitment, effectively replacing Rob Newman who left that post in the summer.West Ham manager Graham Potter gives update on Michail Antonio after horror injury Potter insisted that Macaulay’s arrival would not impact Steidten’s position, but it has long been expected that the German would leave the London Stadium this year.Moyes and Steidten clashed over recruitment policy, with the Scot preferring targets with Premier League experience over the options the technical director proposed.Steidten has landed some key signings for the Hammers, including Mohammed Kudus from Ajax, but often rubbed colleagues up the wrong way by posing for pictures with new signings on private jets.While Sullivan and Brady are taking an active involvement in any deals this month, Potter will have significant influence and Macaulay’s arrival backs that up.The two have worked together since Potter’s days at Ostersunds and during his spells at Swansea, Brighton and then Chelsea.Potter said: “Kyle’s in. Kyle’s been part of my staff for the last ten, however many years I’ve been coaching since Sweden.”I know him well and he knows me well. It’s a good link between the coach and the club in terms of recruitment.”In terms of the hours and depths of conversations that you have to have around recruitment.”It’s easier to have with Kyle than it is for me because clearly I’m on the pitch and I’m working with the 20-odd players that we’ve got here.”I’m really happy with that appointment. It’s something that was always going to happen. It was just a case of when. I’m obviously delighted he’s here.”Steidten arrived from Bayer Leverkusen in July 2023 having previously worked at Werder Bremen.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt is not clear at this stage whether West Ham will look to appoint another technical director in the near future.The Hammers have won just seven of their 22 games this season.Macaulay (right) has already taken on many of Steidten’s dutiesCredit: Getty More

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      MOTD legend urges Gary Neville to become Man Utd manager as he’s ‘best man for the job’ leaving Carragher in hysterics

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      LEGENDARY Match of the Day host Des Lynam still believes Gary Neville is the best man to turn things around at Manchester United.But the thought of Neville guiding United from the Old Trafford dugout has left Jamie Carragher in absolute hysterics.Des Lynam believes Gary Neville is the best man to turn things around at UnitedCredit: PALynam first mooted Neville to take the reins in 2020Credit: RexBut the idea left Jamie Carragher in hystericsCredit: GettyLynam’s comments calling for Neville to “save United” are now trending on X and Carragher was the first to jump in.Writing for the Telegraph, Lynam, 82, has doubled down on his previous stance that Neville should be considered for the United manager job.The first-ever MOTD host wrote: “Neville has Manchester United blood running through his veins and is deeply hurt by the club’s present predicament. “He has a powerful personality and would be a strong presence in the dressing room. Neville has remained the best candidate, in my mind.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAs expected, Carragher couldn’t wait to ridicule the suggestion.The Liverpool legend, who works as a pundit alongside Neville, replied with a series of laughing emojis: “😂😂😂😂😂”.And fans have also poked fun at the idea on social media.One said: “This might be one of the worst takes I’ve ever heard.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWhile another joked: “After all these years, Des Lynam has finally come out as a Man City fan.”A third asked: “Des is surely trolling us 🤣🤣🤣.”Gary Neville to make special request to broadcaster over future plans Lynam first floated the idea in 2020 when the Red Devils were managed by club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.But the former commentator appears to be unfazed by Neville’s disastrous spell at Valencia – his only senior management role to date.Neville accepted an offer to coach the LaLiga outfit from owner and close business pal Peter Lim.But the former Old Trafford right-back won just three of his 16 league games before he was brutally sacked after four months.Meanwhile Neville is unlikely to take the reins away from Ruben Amorim at his former club.He has influenced things in other ways after joining Jim Ratcliffe’s Task Force discussing the future of Old Trafford.Neville also regularly criticises United’s misfortunes on Sky Sports as Amorim’s side sit 13th in the Prem.Lynam (centre) presented MOTD in the 80s, with Alan Hansen and Trevor BrookingCredit: BBC More

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      Jose Mourinho launches new side hustle alongside Fenerbahce job as John Terry vows to be first customer

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      JOSE Mourinho has launched a wine business to go alongside managing Fenerbahce.And John Terry has already promised to support his former Chelsea gaffer’s new side hustle.Jose Mourinho has launched a new side hustleCredit: JOSEMOURINHO INSTAGRAMMourinho hard launched his new wine business himself on InstagramCredit: JOSEMOURINHO INSTAGRAMOf course, the former Premier League boss has called his wine ‘The Special One’Credit: JOSEMOURINHO INSTAGRAMMourinho hard launched his brand new red wine called ‘The Special One’ on Instagram this morning in classic Jose fashion.The 61-year-old said in a promotion video: “Finals, I’ve won them. Leagues, I’ve conquered them. I’ve never been one of the bottle. I make the bottle.”I prefer not to speak. My achievements, my success, my work. They speak for themselves. This is the Special One, now yours to share.”The clip begins with the Portuguese manager sat with his back to camera with dramatic piano music playing in the background.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe new entrepreneur also wore a flash blue suit and sat stoic in a black leather chair, before sipping his new drink.Mourinho cleverly referenced his iconic cryptic statement of “preferring not to speak” about referee Chris Foy in 2014.Foy sent off Brazilian duo Willian and Ramires in the Blues’ 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa, before sending Mourinho to the stands.The hilarious interview is considered to be one of his best and later became a social media meme.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMourinho captioned the launch: “As someone who values precision, quality and excellence in every endeavour, I am proud to present my very own wine ‘The Special One’. “Handpicked from one of my favourite regions in Portugal, this wine reflects the spirit of my homeland and my relentless desire to enjoy every moment in life. Jose Mourinho confirms he has undergone minor surgery but won’t miss a single Fenerbahce training sessionTerry and Mourinho won three Premier League titles togetherCredit: AFP AFP or Licensors”Crafted with passion and care, it is a gift from one special one to another. This wine is meant to be shared with someone truly special.”Under it, former Chelsea captain Terry wrote: “Two cases please Boss 🤣🍷.”Terry and Mourinho won three Premier League titles together over two spells at Chelsea from 2004–2006 and 2014–2015. Terry once described Mourinho as “the very best I have ever worked with.”Meanwhile Fenerbahce are second in the Super Lig under the former Man Utd and Tottenham manager’s leadership.Mourinho joins a long list of people in the world of Prem football who’ve turned to making wine.Manchester City legend David Silva has a successful wine business in Spain.Silva joined forces with winemaker Jonatan Garcia and launched a new winery called Bodega Tameran, in the Canary Islands.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile former Man Utd CEO Ed Woodward is involved in winemaking in the Douro Valley of Portugal.Woodward bought Quinta da Pedra Alta, a 35-hectare wine property, in 2018.Silva is also focused on making top quality wineEx Man Utd chief Ed Woodward works in winemaking More

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      Wayne Rooney in talks for HUGE new TV job after axed by Plymouth

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      OUT-of-work footie boss Wayne Rooney is said to be in negotiations to be a pundit on Match of the Day.The former England striker, 39, is eyeing up a lucrative move to the rejigged show following long-term presenter Gary Lineker’s departure at the end of this season.From left to right, Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan and are the new hosts of MOTDCredit: PAHe hopes to join new hosts Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates on the BBC highlights show as a rotating guest pundit.He could command up to £200,000 for the year, depending on how many appearances he makes. It comes after Man United great Rooney was sacked as manager of Plymouth Argyle at the end of last year, with the side rooted to the bottom of the Championship.Last night, a source said: “Punditry is one of a number of options open to Wayne for the future. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He worked alongside Gary and co at the Euros last summer, and was a huge hit with viewers.“He’s also eminently likeable with a forensic knowledge and love of the game.“Match of the Day and a couple of other broadcasters are interested in having him on their programming.“Wayne and the BBC are in early stage negotiations but it is looking promising and he is taking some time to work out exactly what he wants to do next”.Most read in FootballLast April, Rooney was forced to withdraw from his debut appearance on the show because of a back injury.Meanwhile, Rooney’s 38-year-old wife Coleen has been inundated with offers following her stint in the I’m A Celebrity jungle, where she finished runner-up.Inside Wayne Rooney’s woeful spell at Plymouth as Manchester United legend AXEDA source said: “This is going to be a massively exciting year for Coleen and Wayne — they have so many options ahead of them.”The BBC want Wayne to be one of their MOTD punditsThe football legend is said to be in negotiations with the BeebCredit: BBCMicah in kit off for TV vowPUNDIT Micah Richards vowed to go naked on Match of the Day — one up on Gary Lineker who hosted in his pants.The ex-footie star, 36, said he will strip off if fourth-placed Newcastle win the league, having won nine games in a row.Lineker kept to a bet on Twitter and started the show in his boxers in 2016 after his former club Leicester won the Premier League.Richards, below, made the vow to Gary and pundit Alan Shearer on The Rest Is Football podcast. Alan joked: “We don’t want that idiot on TV with nowt on.”Lineker said: “Viewing figures won’t be the only thing that’s huge.” More

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      Former Liverpool star, 34, moves away from football for luxury property business worth millions

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      A FORMER Liverpool captain has opened up a luxury property business in Dubai as he continues his transition away from football.Mamadou Sakho, 34, has launched his career as an entrepreneur after leaving French club Montpellier under a cloud.Former Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has launched his career as an entreprenuerCredit: Instagram @sakhoandcoThe main venture of Sakho & Co. is ‘Sakho properties’Credit: Instagram @sakhoandcoSakho played for Liverpool for three seasons but left early into Jurgen Klopp’s reignCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe former Premier League defender, who was a leader at Anfield from 2013 to 2017, set up Sakho & Co in Dubai in November.His property and interior design business runs with the motto of ‘Elevate Your Game’.The company also deals in consulting and video production. Sakho joined Crystal Palace in 2017 and spent three seasons at Selhurst Park before moving to Montpellier as a free agent in 2021.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut he reportedly quit the Ligue 1 side two years later over a “lack of respect” – a week after an incredible bust-up with their manager.At the time, Sakho said he will “leave like a man” – amid claims he grabbed and pushed boss Michel Der Zakarian in a training ground row.Sakho joined little-known Georgian club Torpedo Kutaisi in June 2024, playing for them 13 times. But the 29-capped France international’s social media output has been focused on his lifestyle and business in the United Arab Emirates.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThis new venture has seen him rub shoulders with the likes of Max Verstappen, Bacary Sagna, Florent Malouda, and ex-Liverpool team-mate Christian Benteke. The dominant strand of his business, Sakho properties, works across Dubai, Paris, Marrakech, and Senegal.Crystal Palace player Mamadou Sakho shows off his £250k Rolls Royce birthday present to himselfSakho has hired multiple professionals to aid himCredit: TikTok – @sakhoandcoOne property advertised is a 75th-floor penthouse with panoramic views in DubaiCredit: TikTok – @sakhoandcoThe ex-Liverpool star lives a life of luxury in DubaiA quick browse of his website shows luxury properties worth millions.One five-bed waterfront villa is selling for £9.6million in the exclusive Dubai neighbourhood of Palm Jumeirah, according to The Mail.Sakho regularly features in the business’ videos, walking prospective buyers around properties, decked out in his sunglasses. Alongside his launch party in November, Sakho posted: “It is finally time to share a project that unites my passion for football with my entrepreneurial spirit.”A spirit that has been forged and enriched in recent years and to which every minute of my free time has been dedicated.”I can’t wait to introduce you to Sakho & Co, an ecosystem that offers a complete range of interconnected services designed to support entrepreneurs, investors and individuals looking for tailor-made solutions!”Team Sakho and Co. are based in DubaiSakho regularly updates his 1.6million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @sakhoandcoHis new life in the United Arab Emirates has seen him become a guest of Red Bull at the F1Liverpool signed Sakho from Paris Saint-Germain for £18million in September 2013.He arrived with a big reputation, having been PSG’s youngest-ever captain at the age of 17 years and eight months. He helped the Reds finish second in the Prem under Brendan Rodgers in the 2013-14 season.But Sakho, who captained Liverpool several times in the absence of Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson, fell out with Jurgen Klopp in 2016.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was sent home from Liverpool’s pre-season tour in the United States after missing a team meeting and turning up late to a recovery session. The Frenchman spent that season on loan at Palace before joining the London side permanently for £26m in September 2017. Sakho linked up with former Liverpool team-mate Christian Benteke (right)Credit: Instagram @sakhoandcoEx-Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna also attended Sakho’s launchJurgen Klopp banished Sakho from pre-season training in 2016/17Credit: PA:Press AssociationHe later spent three seasons with Crystal PalaceCredit: Reuters More