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      Meet the glam partners of Man Utd’s stars, from the ‘Premier League’s hottest Wag’ to a JD Sports model

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      THEY are one of the most famous clubs in the world, which means they attract star names.Man Utd have a storied history and remain a big drawer for top talent.Blonde beauty Cam Reading is one of Man Utd’s famous WagsCredit: InstagramThe Scottish beauty is a regular at Old Trafford where she cheers on her beauCredit: instagram/Cam ReadingCam is the partner of Scott McTominayBut this doesn’t just extend to the playing staff.Watching in private boxes at Old Trafford are the player’s gorgeous Wags.From the ‘Premier League’s hottest Wag’ to a South American showgirl, meet the Wags of Man Utd’s stars.Cam ReadingBeauty Cam began dating Scott McTominay in about 2022.Read more Man Utd newsShe regularly shares their glamorous life together on Instagram, including stunning holidays in Dubai.There, the blonde dazzler shows off her amazing bikini body to her 27,000 Instagram followers.According to reports, she is an investment management director.However, she also appears to be a model too.Most read in FootballMaja Nilsson LindelofMaja has been crowned, unsurprisingly, the ‘Premier League’s hottest Wag’.The Swedish stunner was given that moniker following a survey last year by Betting Sites.co.uk, and it’s hard to argue with.Fans stunned by ‘insane’ giant screens in bar showing Man Utd game and ask ‘are you sure you’re not in Old Trafford’Aside from being absolutely beautiful, she is a marketing expert, blogger, writer and podcast host.In 2020, Maja became a UNICEF ambassador and uses her influence to raise money for charity.Her husband is centre half Victor Lindelof.Maja Nilsson Lindelof has been called the ‘Premier League’s hottest Wag’Credit: instagram @majanilssonlindelofMaja is the wife Sweden defender Victor LindelofCredit: Instagram @victorlindelofMuri LopezLisandro Martinez’s Wag Muri is a showgirl in regularly dresses up in outrageous outfits for carnivals in South America.They reportedly met when the Argentinian centre back was coming through the ranks at Newell’s Old Boys.As his career blossomed, she joined him in Amsterdam when he moved to Ajax, and Manchester in 2022.She often shares her glam life on social media, from fancy holidays to showing off her designer outfits and penchant for Balenciaga.Stunning Muri Lopez is a carnival showgirlArgentina World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez poses with missus MuriCelina KerrCelina is reportedly the girlfriend of Red Devils new Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee.The influencer and model is believed to have graduated in Berlin with a degree in Media and Communication Management.They have kept their personal lives private on social media, but they were once seen embracing on a Valentine’s Day video shoot with JD Sports.The couple wore unisex tracksuits sold by the sportswear giant in the digital ad campaign, which was shared by Celina on her Instagram feed to her followers.Celina Kerr reportedly dates Man Utd new boy Joshua ZirkzeeZirkzee and Celina posed for JD Sports together in an adFern HawkinsFern isn’t just a Man Utd Wag, she’s a season pro at international tournaments.The missus of Harry Maguire was in Russia for the 2018 World Cup, then saw England fall in the Euros in 2021 and, again, at Qatar 2022.They finally married in 2022 at a plush ceremony at the Chateau de Varennes in South Burgundy, France.Maguire and Fern share two daughters together. Fern Hawkins is one of the country’s most famous WagsCredit: InstagramHarry Maguire and Fern got married in 2022Ana PinhoAna and Bruno Fernandes have been together since they were teenagers.She supported the Man Utd playmaker during his lowest ebb when he was broke playing for Italian minnows Novara.Fernandes said: “Ana has been with me on this ride since we were 16, 17, 18 years old.“We met as teenagers, and when we first started dating, I wasn’t making any money as a footballer, and she had a nice job working as a futsal referee on the weekends.“She used to do three or four matches in a row on a Saturday, and then we would always go to the cinema on Sundays.“I personally didn’t have much money at the time so Ana was the one who had to pay for our movie tickets. Same with going out to dinner. Even at the pizza shop, she had to pay.”Ana Pinho is the wife of Man Utd captain Bruno FernandesFernandes has spoke of how Ana Pinho supported him when he was a struggling starread more sports featuresAnneKee MolenaarThe latest arrival in Man Utd’s posh boxes, and joining the prawn sandwich brigade, will be Dutch model, AnneKee.With nearly 500,000 followers on Instagram, the blonde stunner is hugely popular.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe will be even more popular if new signing and her beau Matthijs de Ligt is the key to shoring up United’s leaky backline.AnneKee has football in her blood. Her dad played for the Netherlands, while her brother plays in the amateur leagues.Annekee Molenaar is a model from the NetherlandsAnneKee poses with United’s latest centre back Matthijs de Ligt More

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      I was in net for two of the most iconic Premier League goals ever… but I’ve quit football to become a DRIVING INSTRUCTOR

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      WHEN it comes to stats it is still all about passing for ex-keeper Neil Sullivan — but it has NOTHING to do with football.It is because the 54-year-old has stepped away from the game and now works as a driving instructor.Neil Sullivan is now a driving instructorNeil Sullivan was between the sticks as Paolo Di Canio scored his stunning scissor kickCredit: Hulton Archive – GettyAnd he was lobbed by David Beckham in 1996Credit: Action Images – ReutersSullivan was in goal for Wimbledon when Becks beat him from the halfway lineCredit: RexHe quit playing in 2013 and worked on the coaching staff at Leeds and then looked after the Under-18s at Hull until 12 months ago.Sullivan said: “All I had ever known was football.“The only thing I had done successfully outside playing was teach my kids to drive, so it seemed the perfect thing to do.“I work for Learn Driving UK. I’ve been training for a year and I started properly last month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“It’s a world away from what I have done in the past but it’s incredibly satisfying helping people pass and getting them out on the road.”Despite playing 665 games for six clubs over 25 years, he will always be remembered for his involvement in two of the Premier League’s most iconic goals.First, David Beckham’s halfway line stunner in 1996 at Selhurst Park and Paolo Di Canio’s astonishing off-the-ground volley at West Ham in 2000.He said: “That’s the life of a keeper. For all the games, match-winning saves, clean sheets and penalty stops I made, the two matches that always come up are Becks and Di Canio.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIronically, Beckham’s goal led to Sully’s international call-up for Scotland.He added: “I did an interview with FourFourTwo magazine a few months after that goal and talked about my grandfather being Scottish.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballers“Then I got a call from Scotland manager Craig Brown, who either read it or someone showed him. I ended up playing 28 times for Scotland and went to the 1998 World Cup in France.”Sullivan was first spotted as a 16-year-old playing for the Merton Borough team.He added: “It was a pretty good side and a lot of our games were at Plough Lane, where I ended up playing for Wimbledon.It’s a world away from what I have done in the past but it’s incredibly satisfying helping people pass and getting them out on the road.Neil Sullivan“We had a couple of players in that side that went on to enjoy careers in the game — Graham Stuart and Jason Cundy.”Joining the Dons at 16, he made his debut in April 1991 in a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa. But it was not until the 1994-95 season that he took over from Hans Segers as No 1.He linked up with Segers again in 2000 at Tottenham where his old team-mate was a coach. And Sully still laughs about his first game with his new club.Who are these famous footballers?Sullivan said: “When I turned up at White Hart Lane someone took my car and parked it. I genuinely thought it was being nicked. It was completely different to Wimbledon.”Then after one season at Chelsea, he joined Leeds in 2004 as they struggled financially.He recalled: “There were a lot of player changes but still a good spirit and we got to the 2006 Championship play-off final.”Sullivan also talks fondly about his final game in April 2013 when a clean sheet for Doncaster in a 1-0 win at Brentford clinched promotion from League One.It would have been even better had he been able to celebrate with his Rovers team-mates — instead of being asked to do a random drugs test.READ MORE SUN STORIESSullivan said: “The most frustrating part is I could hear all the boys celebrating at Bees’ old Griffin Park ground, and I was desperately trying to do a sample.“Of course, looking back, as it was my last game I could have refused and it wouldn’t have mattered if they had banned me for ten years.” More

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      How Sven Goran Eriksson’s tragic cancer battle helped him heal relationship with kids…as he admits he’s ‘scared to die’

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      WITH a legendary career as a football manager and famously colourful love life behind him, Sven Goran Eriksson was looking forward to a long and settled retirement.But England’s first foreign coach was left reeling when he was been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer – after waking up and feeling dizzy.In a new documentary, Sven gave football players, coaches and fans one final goodbyeCredit: PAThroughout his illustrious career, he has won the admiration of his peers and football criticsCredit: GettyIn the film, he talks about how he had a good life and where his final resting place could beCredit: Amazon PrimeHe made history when he became England’s first-ever foreign managerCredit: PA:Press AssociationAs he was rushed to intensive care, his daughter Lina called her brother Johan to tell him: “Dad is in the emergency room. And he’s not in a good way.”The family went into “panic mode” when they discovered that Sven had suffered five strokes. His situation was so dire that it left doctors in tears when delivering the news. In January, he stunned the world by revealing that he had “about a year to live”.And in a new heart-wrenching Amazon Prime documentary, set to premiere today, Sven opens up about his incredible life and career and coming to terms with having months to live.READ MORE FEATURES Reflecting on receiving the agonising diagnosis from his home in Sunne, Sweden, Sven says: “It was a shock. It’s one of those which will not go away. “But you can slow them down hopefully. I have no pain but I know it’s there. One day it will take you. Before that day, live instead of sitting down thinking about what and when it will happen.”Now, Sven is determined to take life one day at a time and tries not to think too much about what lies ahead. “I always feel bad to plan the future”, he says.”Most read in Football”I take it as it comes. I know what I have and I know life will not last forever. Far away from that but I’m okay.”Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, 75, reveals he has cancer and has ‘at best a year to live’In the film, Sven bravely opens up about his cancer battles and reveals his fearsCredit: Amazon PrimeHe talks about how scared he is but also reveals how he has come to terms with cancerCredit: Amazon PrimeIn the film, Sven revealed that he was still undergoing treatment that will help slow down the progress of the cancer. He solemnly says: “The medicine… we don’t know what’s going to happen. I’m sort of scared. It takes a little bit of time before we can accept it. I’m still here.”According to Cancer Research UK, there are around 9,600 pancreatic cancer deaths every year, which comes to 26 deaths a day.Researchers also say only five per cent of people diagnosed with the disease survive for ten years or more. Confronted with the horrific reality that the disease will eventually take his life, Sven explains how he has been able to process the harrowing situation. He says: “I had a good life, yes. I think we are all scared of the day it will finish – when you die. But life is about death as well. You have to learn to accept it for what it is.”The manager, who has won 18 cups also says: “I had a good life, maybe too good, you have to pay for it.”His positive outlook has been evident ever since he was diagnosed with the disease.In an emotional interview with Channel 4 in March, he said: “You appreciate waking up in the morning and feeling well and normally you don’t do that. “You take it for granted. In the beginning, when you get the diagnosis coming from nowhere, it’s like a shock, but after a while, you learn to live with it.”I had a good life, yes. I think we are all scared of the day it will finish – when you die. But life is about death as well. You have to learn to accept it for what it is.”Sven Goran ErikssonOne of the documentary’s most gut-wrenching moments is when Sven offers his last goodbye and thanks players, coaches, and fans.He says: “Today I have a normal life and I am not thinking about what’s going to happen tomorrow or the day after. Otherwise, you sit, do not, and think pity of yourself. No. Leave it. “I don’t talk about it very much. It is what it is. I can’t beat it, probably. Anyhow, life is beautiful.”Hopefully at the end people will say he was a good man but everyone will not say that. I hope you will remember me as [a] positive, getting to do everything he could.”Don’t be sorry. Smile. Thank you for everything. Coaches, players, the crowds, it’s been fantastic. Take care of yourself and take care of your life and live it. Bye.”Sven has even identified Fryken Lake, near his Swedish home, as a possible final resting place.Explaining his decision, he says: “I always thought it’s a great place to sleep,” he said. “The ashes could be thrown into the water here. It feels like home.”Reconnection with childrenLina with her dad and his partner YanisethCredit: RexLina and Johan Eriksson appear in the documentary to speak about their dad’s devastating diagnosisCredit: Andrew TimmsSven and his kids have now reconnected after his cancer diagnosisCredit: YouTube / Amazon Prime Video SportSven with his ex-wife and son Johan in 1988Credit: AlamyBefore Sven’s highly publicised relationship with Nancy Dell’Olio and his affairs with Ulrika Jonsson and Farria Alam, he was married to Ann-Christine Pettersson. The pair were married between 1977 and 1994. According to him, the relationship ended because he cheated on her with Graziella Mancinelli. They had two children together – son Johan, 45, who now works as a football agent and Lina, 37. They have both rallied behind him during his difficult times and appear in the documentary. But it wasn’t always a smooth ride for the family. In the film, Sven opens up about questioning his parenting during the breakdown of his marriage. He says: “When you get divorced, you feel bad – and I did. At that time I don’t think I was a great dad. But before that and after that I guess I was okay. “It’s good to see that the children found the right way and have a good life. I am proud of them. Extremely proud.”Lina also talks about reconnecting with her father and how difficult it has been to see him go through cancer. She says: “He’s a very black-and-white person when it comes to how he’s feeling. Everything’s good, or it’s s**t. “Every time coming back to the house, I see the clear difference in deteriorating. That’s really, really hard to see.””I think it has taken time to process and I think he has come a long way now than initially”, Lina adds. “It’s only very recently that I’ve been able to reconnect with dad and to have a very different relationship with him than I had had as a teenager. “You realise the value of life and that what you thought was important is really not that important.”He’s a very black-and-white person when it comes to how he’s feeling. Everything’s good, or it’s s**t. Every time coming back to the house, I see the clear difference in deteriorating. That’s really, really hard to see.”Lina ErikssonLina also spoke about her father’s fears of his treatment being stopped if he shows signs of the side effects he’s suffering. “He really wants to continue with the treatment to try and stop the growth of the cancer as much as possible”, she says. “So for him, any kind of side effect or challenge or anything like that, he just tries to fight it because he’s so scared that they will stop the treatment for him.”In a touching and emotional moment, she adds: “It’s hard to imagine life without him.”Partner’s ‘hope’Sven has been with his partner Yaniseth for the past 16 yearsCredit: RexIn his autobiography, Sven revealed how they met on a night out in Mexico CityCredit: AlamyThe happy couple with friends and family, including Yaniseth’s sonCredit: AlamyFollowing his divorce Sven has a nine-year relationship with lawyer and Strictly star Nancy Dell-Olio and well documented affairs with Ulrika Jonsson and FA secretary Faria Allam, who appears in the documentary.Talking candidly in the documentary, he says “sex is one of the good things in life for all of us” and Nancy, 62, reveals how much she loved being “the first lady of football.”But for the last 15 years, Sven has been in a relationship with Yaniseth del Carmen Bravo Mendoza, a former exotic dancer he met in a nightclub in Mexico City.Yaniseth mainly speaks Spanish. Thankfully, Sven is bilingual and had no problem communicating with her when they first met.In his autobiography he revealed that she approached him and “said her name was Yaniseth and that she worked as a dancer a a restaurant and nightclub not far away.”She invited me to come and watch her when she danced.”Sven’s ex Nancy appears in the documentaryCredit: Amazon PrimeThe pair had a stormy nine year romanceCredit: GettySymptoms of pancreatic cancerPANCREATIC cancer doesn’t always cause symptoms in its early stages.As the cancer grows and you do begin to show signs, these may come and go and be unspecific, making it hard to diagnose, according to Pancreatic Cancer UK.Common symptoms include:Indigestion – a painful, burning feeling in your chest with an unpleasant taste in your mouthTummy or back pain – it may start as general discomfort or tenderness in the tummy area and spread to the back, which get worse lying down and feel better is you sit forwardDiarrhoea and constipation – see a GP if you have runny poos for more than seven days, especially if you’ve lost weight as wellSteatorrhoea – pale, oily poo that’s bulky, smells horrible and floats, making it hard to flushLosing a lot of weight without meaning toJaundice – yellow skin and eyes, as well as dark pee, pale poo and itchy skin After chatting and swapping numbers, he invited her to dinner in his apartment the next day.The following year, Yaniseth, who had a five-year-old son then, visited Sweden for the first time and spent Christmas with him and his children.Friends describe his devotion to the 54-year-old as “second to none” and say his two children are “fond of her”.In the film, she tearfully speaks about how hopeful she is that Sven can still beat the disease. “I’m trying to be calm for his sake because he’s making such a huge effort”, she says. “We’ve been together fifteen years and I’m hoping that we’ll be together for many years to come. I’ll never lose this hope. I can’t.”Yaniseth has been a source of support for Sven and continues to stand by his side in his last days. We’ve been together fifteen years and I’m hoping that we’ll be together for many years to come. I’ll never lose this hope. I can’t.Yaniseth del Carmen Bravo MendozaEarlier this year, she was pictured next to him at a Swedish sports awards ceremony as he received a standing ovation from the audience.Afterwards, she gave a brief interview to Swedish media and gushed about her man. She said: “It feels good to be by Sven’s side. There are so many people who come forward and say nice things. Now I understand how big he is.”Sven appears to share Yaniseth’s hope. In January, he spoke about his determination to “fight as long as I can”. Wooed by yoga talkFARIA Alam has revealed that she fell for Sven-Goran Eriksson because he had charmed her by talking about art, poetry and yoga.She had a fling with the Swede after joining the FA as a secretary in 2003.Speaking about it in the Amazon Prime documentary Sven, Faria, now 58, said: “He didn’t have the mindset of a super-rich man. He talked to me about poetry, he talked to me about art.“He was saying how he did yoga and things like that.“And I just fell in love with him, I guess. And that lit the fuse for all this to explode.” But the lovers were found out. At first, the FA denied it but emails not only proved it but confirmed that she also had a relationship with the FA chief Mark Palios.Sven, 76, says: “I felt very sorry for her. She lost the job and two members of the FA lost the job.”Faria signed two deals to sell her story for £300,000 after she had resigned — on the advice of Sven.But she was hurt by being portrayed as a “disgusting gold digger person”. She says on the show: “I’m the person that’s the bad person, and I was the scapegoat for them to be relieved of any responsibility.”Incredible careerSven has had the life and career most football coaches can only dream ofCredit: GettySven has had a successful career as a manager with 18 trophies to his nameCredit: RexSven is one of the most respected coaches in all of the sport and has won the admiration of players such as David Beckham and Wayne Rooney. His management career began in Sweden, but his rise to prominence came when he found success with Benfica in Portugal.He then moved to Italy, where he managed multiple clubs. But his biggest success there came when he led Lazio to win several trophies. In 2001, he made history by becoming England’s first-ever foreign coach. He took the team to three major tournaments – the 2002 World Cup, Euro 2004, and the World Cup in 2006. He reached the quarterfinals in all three competitions. The penalties defeat at the hands of Portugal in the 2006 World Cup was his last game with England. Since then, he has managed other teams, including Premier League side Manchester City and the Mexican and Ivory Coast national teams. In his documentary, David Beckham said: “I loved him from day one. He made me captain. The confidence he had in me was so important.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The way he protected the players, the way he treated the players, it was a breath of fresh air.” SVEN is on Prime Video in the UK, Ireland and Nordics on August 23.Players such as David Beckham have sang the praises of Sven-Goran ErikssonCredit: ReutersHe has won 18 trophies in an incredible career that has spanned decadesCredit: Reuters More

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      Inside Jermanie Jenas’ rollercoaster career from England star to One Show, L’Oreal ambassador and Fifa Best Awards host

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      JERMAINE Jenas’ glittering career had been on a relentless rise before it all came crashing down.The 41-year-old was sacked by the BBC on Thursday, following accusations of inappropriate text messages to a female staff member on The One Show.Jermaine Jenas’ glittering career expanded into TV work with the BBCBefore his media work, Jenas played for EnglandJenas was touted to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day hostIt means the married ex-footballer has been taken off air from Match of the Day too, as his reputation lies in tatters.A giant mural, featuring Jenas alongside BBC Sport colleagues Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Alex Scott, has now been removed from Manchester’s Media City HQ.Jenas made a statement to The Sun, saying: “Right now I can’t talk about it.”I can tell you I’m not happy – there are two sides to every story – and I’m going to be speaking with my lawyers on the issue.”Read more football newsBefore he got to the top of the media tree, Jenas fulfilled a dream to play for his boyhood club, secure a big money move to a glamour club, and play for England.As he scored jobs on Match of the Day, hosted The One Show, and bagged a contract with L’Oreal as an ambassador – his star grew.SunSport takes a look through his expansive CV.Making a name in the gameNottingham-born Jenas came through the ranks at Forest.Most read in FootballHe made his debut for his boyhood club aged just 17, when they played in the First Division in 2001.The following season he became a regular in the team’s engine room, which secured him a blockbuster move to Newcastle for the remainder of the 2001-2002 campaign.Jermaine Jenas ‘not happy’ that BBC sacked him over ‘unsolicited texts’A £5million fee made him the second most expensive teenager at the time, behind Robbie Keane.After his first full season for the Toon, he won the PFA Young Player of the Year Award.He secured his first England cap in 2003, making his debut against Australia under Sven-Goran Eriksson.Jenas would add a further 20 caps until 2009, also playing under Fabio Capello, At club level, he moved to Tottenham for £7million in 2005, where he was said to have earned around £50,000-per-week.He would play 202 games for Spurs, although in his final years he was loaned out to both Aston Villa and his old club, Forest.Eventually, Jenas would finish his career at Queens Park Rangers – where he suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament during a training session in 2014.Admittedly, he never fully recovered and decided to hang up his boots in 2016 for a new chapter.Jenas was just 17 when he made his debut for boyhood club Nottingham ForestLegend Bobby Robson paid £5m for Jenas in 2002Jenas played the majority of his football at Tottenham but was forced to retire after a knee injuryMedia dutiesWith his boyish charm and straight-talking demeanour, Jenas scored plenty of media work after he left QPR.ITV Sport hired him first, as he provided analysis on their coverage of the Europa League for the 2014-2015 season.Then he joined BT Sport, where he regularly featured in the studio alongside other pundits.But it wasn’t just sports networks that were showing an interest in his work.He was a contestant on Channel 4’s Time Crashers – a reality TV show where celebrities were given the task of living in different historical eras – in 2015.By 2017, he moved into the documentary world – presenting Teenage Knife Wars for BBC Three, which focused on his hometown of Nottingham.He recalled an incident in his youth where he was the victim of a knife-point robbery.In 2020, Jenas secured his big break with The One Show, alongside Alex Jones.Within a year, after dazzling TV execs, he became a permanent host – and was touted to be Gary Lineker’s eventual replacement on Match of the Day.He even popped up, surprisingly, to host the Fifa Best Awards.In 2020, Jenas began hosting The One ShowJenas interviews Anthony Joshua as presenter for Formula ESurprisingly, Jenas was chosen to host the Fifa Best AwardsJenas also fronted the failed Match of the Day X spin off show on the BBCBecause he’s worth itJenas’ bank account has been padded by major endoresements.He was reportedly paid a six-figure sum for a collaboration with Jacamo, a men’s clothing range that has also been supported by Freddie Flintoff.Most recently, L’Oreal made Jenas an ambassador for their men’s products.He joined Jamie Redknapp and Peter Crouch for the skincare expert’s Be a Wingman campaign, which aimed to challenge the stigma of men discussing their mental health.Again, it was believed Jenas was paid handsomely by the French cosmetics giant.Harsh commentJenas’ latest indiscretion less than a year after he was forced to apologise for comments made towards a Premier League referee.Jenas joined forces with Peter Crouch and Jamie Redknapp for L’OrealLast year, Jenas seemingly forgot his responsibilities by slamming a ref on Xread more sport featuresHe aimed a barb at Robert Jones on X, who was officiating the North London derby between Arsenal and Spurs.Angered by some of the decision, he wrote: “Complete sh**house off [sic] a referee!” Adding: “They’re all ruining our game!”24 hours later, Jenas said he was sorry for his comments.”I hold my hands up, I got it wrong yesterday,” he wrote on social media.”I should know, more than most, the responsibility we have as fans, players and pundits and the impact our words online can have as it’s an area I’ve been vocal in.”My emotions got the better of me and I apologise to The FA and to all match officials.”His alleged misdemeanour this week, however, was too much for the Beeb who immediately dismissed him from his media duties.He joined talkSPORT to present their drivetime show, however after appearing yesterday when the news broke they have now distanced themselves from the former Premier League star.READ MORE SUN STORIESWife Ellie Penfold is reportedly standing by Jenas after the claimsJenas appeared on talkSPORT yesterday as the allegations came to lightThey confirmed in a statement: “There are no plans for Jermaine to broadcast as a presenter on talkSPORT in the immediate future.”TNT Sports, where Jenas hosts their Formula E coverage, have said he won’t be returning this month. 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      Mafia handed me £100k in Sainsbury’s bag to fix football matches…I’m haunted by chilling warning to players who refused

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      SPEEDING through London with £100,000 in cash in the footwell of his car, footballer Moses Swaibu knew he had just crossed over into the dark side of the beautiful game.Moses had been paid by a foreign organised crime group to fix the match between his Conference side Bromley and Eastbourne.Moses Swaibu, a talented footballer, got engaged in match-fixing after getting paid thousands of poundsCredit: RexHe previously played for teams such as Crystal Palace, Lincoln City, and BromleyCredit: GettyHis Lincoln City teammate Delroy Facey was also involved in the schemeCredit: Newsteam – SWNSBusinessmen Chann Sankaran and Krishna Ganeshan were also convicted for match fixingAnd instead of feeling guilty, Moses was hungry for more. He was no longer a professional footballer, he was a professional match fixer.He had the power to control score lines and make millions for overseas betting cartels.Somehow he had gone from being named Crystal Palace’s Young Player of the year, to trusted lieutenant in an organised crime group rigging football matches and making vast sums of money by betting on the results.But his actions were going to send shockwaves through the English football league – and land Moses and other players in prison.READ MORE FEATURESSwaibu was jailed for 16 months in 2015 following an undercover newspaper investigation into match fixing.He and another player, Delroy Facey were convicted of conspiracy to commit bribery following a trial in Birmingham.Two businessmen – Chann Sankaran and Krisna Ganeshan – along with footballer Michael Boateng, were also convicted of attempting to fix football games at an earlier trial.Moses, 35, now works to help prevent young players getting involved in illegal betting and has shared his story for a new BBC Sounds podcast, Confessions of a Match Fixer.Most read in Football“I drove across London with piles of cash in my car and learned how to identify which footballers could be made to throw a match,” he says. “I betrayed the game I loved.”Experts say match-fixing is not a victimless crime. The organised crime gangs behind the scams are often involved in drugs, prostitution and other criminal activities which the money feeds into.Ex footballer Delroy Facey arrives in court on match-fixing chargesMoses Swaibu had a promising career as a footballer but got involved with dangerous people, he saysCredit: GettyMoses says he only realised the scale of what he had done when he went to prisonCredit: EyevineMoses adds: “I went from promising youth player to working with some pretty dangerous people. I got in deep not realising how dangerous this world could be.“The thing is. It was only when I was in prison when I realised what I had done.”Moses grew up in Croydon after his Ugandan refugee parents split and he moved in with his dad.But his super-strict dad would lock the door of the house if Moses wasn’t back from school at a certain time each day, which meant Moses would spend his nights riding night buses or sleeping on a neighbour’s sofa.€60,000 in duffel bagDelroy Facey was Moses’ teammate and best friend at Lincoln CityCredit: EmpicsMoses says he was shown €60,000 in Delroy’s room when he was first given an opportunity to fix a matchCredit: AlamyFootball saved him when he joined a local youth team and was scouted by Crystal Palace and offered a two year contract.But instead of fulfilling his early potential, changes of management and his slight physique meant Moses slipped down the leagues and ended up at Lincoln City.Delroy Facey was his teammate at Lincoln and best friend. But strange things started to happen. Moses explains: “People were turning up to the training ground wanting to know where he was. And there was another thing too. Delroy would go around asking players for loans.”The players were staying in a hotel for an away match against Northampton when Delroy called Moses and a couple of others down to his room.“There was a white guy standing up, tall well-built,” says Moses. Delroy was sitting on the bed. Then Del opened the duffle bag and there was 60k in Euros. I was thinking in that moment, what the hell is going on? €60,000 if we lose tomorrow we can split it.“In my eye line I was looking at this guy. He looked like something stereotypical you see in a film. He is like a scary Russian bad guy from a film. “He was like, don’t worry, no pressure. If you guys get the score right tomorrow everybody is happy and you can go away. Does anyone want to take it? Sleep with it and let me know how you feel.“I am looking at this guy and he is like who wants to sleep with the money? I’ve never seen that type of money in my life let alone in that moment.”But Moses and the others decided not to get involved and the money was returned to the Russian.However that was not going to be Moses’ last experience of match-fixing.’Any means necessary’ Moses says he became keen on match-fixing and was willing to take the money by ‘any means necessary’Credit: AlamyAt one point, Moses was driving around London with £100,000 in his possessionCredit: RexHe made another move to conference side Bromley. After an initial great start, the team started to struggle, Moses had disagreements with the manager and his girlfriend was pregnant. Money suddenly mattered much, much more to him.In August 2012, he was approached by a team-mate inviting him to a meeting with match fixers. Moses knew there could be £60k in it for him and he needed five players – and he knew he had to approach the vulnerable ones.He says: “I knew going into that meeting there could be £60k that I would be willing to take by any means necessary.”They met at the Mayfair Hotel – Moses, his team-mates, a recently retired player from another team and the foreign match fixer with a translator.“The translator was very specific with what he wanted,” he recalls. “We need you guys to lose 2-0 in the first half only. So whenever those goals come, just make sure it is 2-0 in the first half. After that, go and play normal. Whilst we were given instructions, he gave us the bag. “I remember at that time we were already getting brown paper bags from Bromley with our wages. I felt the weight and I was like ‘sh**.’ The translator said keep the money, if you don’t want to fix the game, keep the money. Thank you for coming to the meeting. We all took the bag and he was like tomorrow let us know whether you guys want to do it.”The guys had been given £5k each. And they were set to make much more – the players were set to pocket £100k between the five of them if they got the result.“For the fix to be successful we had to be 2-0 down by half time. I remember that game like it was yesterday. You know when you play some away games there is something in the air, floodlights are lit, pitch is flat, but all I can think about was that if this is actually true, there is still an element of this is too good to be true.”The team got the result the match fixers wanted and, after the match, Moses got a call from the syndicate’s middleman to go and get their money.“He looked like a student, and the money came in Sainsbury’s bags,” he says. “I remember as he handed it over the car windows, he just put it in the footwell. I’m driving through London with £100,000 in the footwell.“When I am driving back, obviously I have never had that amount of money in my possession ever. It wasn’t until I got back to the hotel and I saw the glint in everyone’s eyes. Remember they are thinking they are getting £20k, and I am like nah, I am taking a third of it.“I quickly realised these lot ain’t really my friends. So why am I treating them like an equal. So I gave them some money and they were pissed off, like nah man you are ripping us off. “I was like this is the way it is man. I asked them one question, I said if you want in, you have got to be 100, if not, this is going to happen with or without you.”Soon Moses and the syndicate had cut out the middleman and he was dealing directly with the bosses.They wanted to avoid the big higher league matches and concentrate on the lower leagues to avoid scrutiny, with high stakes bets being placed across Asia on matches between little-known English clubs.I remember as he handed it over the car windows, he just put it in the footwell. I’m driving through London with £100,000 in the footwell.Moses SwaibuThe syndicate recruited Moses to identify which players to approach to fix matches across the conference, and then to make payments to those players after they had done what they said they were going to do.And Moses was good at it. He estimates he was helping his criminal bosses earn up to £1m a match – and Moses was loving it, not just the money, but the power too.“It wasn’t a thrill, it was an addiction,” he says. “I was getting money fast and quick.”DownfallWhile Moses was riding high, he had no idea that cops were closing in on himCredit: AlamyFootballer Michael Boateng contacted Moses about a discussion about match-fixingCredit: PABut if Moses was in denial about the criminality of his actions, he was soon to get a stark reminder.In a chilling warning, some players who didn’t fix a game they were meant to were each given a bullet to take home.“It didn’t cross my mind once whether someone’s livelihood or life is going to be jeopardised because this is what I am doing, this is how I am going to execute, why am I going to care about anybody else? I just didn’t care,” he says.Moses was so focused on himself that he wasn’t paying attention to the fact that the authorities were closing in and scrutinising suspicious betting activity in his league.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25.And it is hardly surprising, seeing as one lowly Conference South match, played in front of a handful of supporters, between Welling and Billericay, attracted more bets than Barcelona.He moved to Whitehawk before retiring from football in 2013. It was around this time he was caught up in the undercover investigation which led to his downfall. He got a phone call from Delroy Facey who said some “Singaporean guys” were new investors and were offering £60,000.He was also contacted by a player he knew from his days at Crystal Palace, Michael Boateng, whom Swaibu put in touch with Facey.Swaibu was suspicious when Boateng told him a “white guy” wanted to meet them to discuss the fix. They went to an Indian restaurant and the men handed over cash to Swaibu. He left the restaurant  only to be arrested by waiting police.On leaving prison Swaibu contacted the FA to provide information about the fixing syndicate and has visited clubs to talk about the dangers.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe now works with players to ensure that they can speak up if they are approached, saying: “The last thing you want to do is end up in the position I was in.”Confessions of a Match Fixer is available on BBC Sounds.Moses has now turned his life around and speaks about the impact of match-fixingCredit: APMoses, who refused to show his face while arriving at court, was sentenced to 16 months behind barsCredit: AlamyDelroy Facey was jailed for two and a half years for his role in match-fixingCredit: AlamyIn 2015, Michael was given a lifetime ban from football after admitting chargesCredit: PA More

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      Inside massive 122-room hotel right on the beach owned by a football legend who chats to fans in the lavish bar

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      IT’S a hotel fit for one of the game’s greats.Found in lively Romanian beach resort, Mamaia, the IAKI Conference & Spa Hotel has incredible views of the Black Sea coast.The Hotel IAKI Conference & Spa Hotel is owned by a football legendThe Romanian hotel, found on the coast of Mamaia, boasts 122 stylish roomsWhile the big outdoor pool is open for the summerIt boasts 122 spacious rooms, costing up to £100-per-night.While the resort also features luxuries like a first class spa, private beach, and outdoor and indoor swimming pools.Better still, its famous owner has been known to frequent the hotel bar and relive his tales of glory.With a storied career, playing in three World Cups and three European Championships, the famous playmaker will have plenty of stories to tell.Read more football news At club level, the classic No10 boasts Real Madrid and Barcelona on his glittering CV.While in terms of his honours, he’s won the Turkish league title four times, and was named in FIFA World Cup All-Star Team for his exploits with Romania in 1994.His footballing legacy has been continued by a son, who has starred for Scottish side Rangers.Have you guessed who owns this wondrous abode?Most read in FootballIt is, of course, the legend that is, Gheorghe Hagi.When he was still playing for Galatasaray, Hagi took over the Bucharest Hotel in 1999.Rangers ace Ianis Hagi gets married live on Romanian TVHe invested his fortune into modernising the property – making it the premier Mamaia beach hotel.In 2001, it was relaunched as the IAKI Conference & Spa Hotel and was awarded four stars.Here’s what makes it so good.What you getFor those not in the know, the Black Sea boasts crystal clear waters this time of year.The hotel offers both a seafront and a lake view, so there’s serenity wherever you look within its grounds.Bedrooms are tastefully decorated in neutral colours and offer peace of mind.They are equipped with minibar, hairdryer, air conditioning, cable television, international telephone, internet access (wi-fi), safe and electric kettle.There are pools, including one indoors that is perfectly heated all-year round.The outdoor pools were remodelled this year and are heated between May and September, depending on the outside temperature (min. 15°C).An indoor pool is open all-year round and is heatedCredit: https://www.iaki.ro/The property is on the sea front boasting a view of the Black SeaCredit: https://www.iaki.ro/The hotel boasts its own private white sand beachCredit: https://www.iaki.ro/The IAKI has three dining areas to enjoy.The Coriolis is open all-year round, and offers traditional Romanian fare.It has plenty of seafood on the menu, from seabass to shrimp and scallops.Meat eaters won’t be disappointed with offerings including beef tenderloin, lamb chops, and pork ribs.Deserts featured on the latest menu are tiramisu and ‘Hagi ice cream’, which is basically a vanilla flavour with an espresso.The Ballroom restaurant is where the buffet meals are served during the summer.They also have a live band on show some evenings, as well as live cooking demos.IAKI Casino is the third spot, which is usually reserved for special occasions, like birthdays, weddings and baptisms.Hagi also made sure that one of the amenities was a football pitch, where staff and guests will play.But it’s the spa where it really goes to show it’s best amenities.The hotel boasts its own spa where you can receive a variety of treatmentsA yoga studio is available for guests to useCoriolis is the most fancy of the restaurants and offers an intimate settingThe lavish IAKI Casino is usually reserved for special ocassionsAs well as a jacuzzi, there’s a yoga room, spinning classes and a wet and dry sauna.Massage rooms and body treatments are available too.Fancy a tipple?On any given day or night, you might catch sight of Hagi propping up the Piano Bar or overlooking proceedings at the Sunrise Bar.The former is found on the ground floor of the hotel.It has a capacity for 60 guests, who can indulge in spirits, including Romania’s national drink, Tuica.Cake and ice cream is also available at the bar, for those with a sweet tooth.The Sunrise Bar, which is poolside, is open only during the summer.Meet the ownerA quick glimpse on TripAdvisor has revealed reviews that are generally positive.Gheorghe Hagi is his country’s most famous footballerLegend Hagi has been known to frequent the bar at his hotelread m0re sport featuresIt scores a very impressive four and half out of five on the travel guidance platform.One review even revealed you might get to meet the owner.Cliff C, who gave a five star review, wrote: “Beautiful Hotel on the beach. Clean and comfortable. Excellent buffet breakfast. If your lucky enough you might even meet Romanian Soccer legend Hagi in the Hotel bar. I know i did. :)”Beach is literally on your door step. And walk along the promenade through all the vendors and restaurant is definitely worth it.”Alexa S posted: “Iaki is my oasis of peace and relax on de Romanian coast.”It is the only place where I return with love because everything is as I want it – cleanliness, quiet, kindness, delicious and varied food.”And this year didn’t disappoint me so congrats for all team and management and thank you for the surprise for my birthday.”While Liliana C commented: “Iaki Hotel is an excellent choice for a stay in Mamaia, Romania. The hotel boasts a prime location near the beach, offering stunning sea views and easy access to local attractions.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis TripAdvisor let slip Hagi has been spotted at the hotel barThe staff at the IAKI have been praised for being friendly and attentiveGuests will feel very welcome at the stunning Hotel”The rooms are spacious, well-maintained, and feature modern amenities. Guests can enjoy a variety of on-site facilities, including a spa, outdoor pool, and multiple dining options.”The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Whether you’re visiting for leisure or business, Iaki Hotel provides a relaxing and memorable stay.” More

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      Ex-champ warns Tyson Fury he’ll suffer his ‘worst nightmare’ in Usyk rematch after nearly being KO’d in first fight

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      TYSON FURY has been warned his dream of exacting revenge on Oleksandr Usyk will turn into his “worst nightmare”.’The Gypsy King’ suffered a split decision defeat in his historic showdown with the Ukrainian last May, which crowned the first undisputed ruler of the heavyweight division in nearly 25 years.Tyson Fury suffered a split-decision defeat in his Saudi showdown with Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYThe Gyspy King has vowed to exact revenge on the undefeated UkrainianCredit: GETTYEx-WBC cruiserweight king Tony Bellew reckons Usyk will win in more emphatic fashion next time outCredit: GETTYA rematch has been set for December 21 and Fury, who came close to being knocked out in the ninth round, has vowed to avenge his first professional loss.But former WBC cruiserweight champion doesn’t foresee that happening, telling iFL TV: “If I’m being totally honest, do I think he’ll win? No.”Bellew believes slick southpaw Usyk will have an easier night at the office second time around and will put Fury on his heels from the get-go.’The Bomber’ continued: “I think he’ll lose again, and this time, I think he’ll lose really, really clearly.READ MORE ON USYK VS FURY II“Because Usyk, this time, will go on the back foot, and that is the worst nightmare for Tyson Fury because that’s one that he can’t control.“You’ve got to understand, he pressed the whole fight. He walked the 6ft 9ins, 20 stone man down. He walked him down and bullied him.”Fury, 36, had success to the body of Usyk in the middle rounds before the tide turned in the ninth and believes he won the desert dust-up.“I thought I boxed his head right off him for most of the rounds, the former unified and WBC heavyweight champion said.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFor all the love for resurgent AJ… these two are head, shoulders and fists ahead of everyone elseOLEKSANDR USYK is the deserved undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, writes Wally Downes JrA great biggun doesn’t always beat a great littleun, not when David has the weight of a besieged nation on his shoulders and is able to swing each compatriot into every punch.Usyk did what Usyk does, he moved magnificently, he counter punched and he outworked his taller and heavier opponent.He somehow manages to use every physical disadvantage to his favour.But what the hell is Fury doing getting up in round nine?Why is a father-of-eight with £300million in the bank, three best-selling books and a Netflix series going to the well like?Britain is not fighting back Putin’s army, Morecambe is not occupied.So when the 35-year-old’s senses are scrambled, when the canvas is calling him, when he is so desperate not to be felled he is willing to bounce around all the ropes like a drunk, when he eventually has to collapse into a corner, why doesn’t he just stay down?He has earned the right to surrender as well as his millions.The sheer courage and guts and bloody mindedness it takes to climb off that deck, with a broken nose and a crumbling ego is not comprehensible to us mortals.Fury said he felt he won the fight but was too dignified to call robbery or corruption, no doubt his dad will taint that decency by the time you’ve read this.The rematch will be superb.Because for all the love we have for a resurgent Anthony Joshua – who was ringside for that iconic event – these two polar opposite men are head, shoulders, fists, hearts and brains ahead of everyone else.There is the top two, then there is a void and then there is the rest.Read Wally’s big fight verdict in full here…“He landed a good punch in round eight, that busted my nose. In round nine, he had a 10-8 round, and I gave him round ten.“Other than that I didn’t give him any other rounds, I gave him rounds eight, nine and ten. Oleksandr Usyk brutally calls out ‘Greedy Belly’ Tyson Fury after Gypsy King fires warning to Ukrainian ahead of rematch”But round nine is classed as two, so I gave him four rounds of the fight. “It was actually a lot easier than I thought it would be, a lot easier.“People were saying he is a hard man to hit but I was lighting him up with three-and-four-punch combinations and laughing at him.“My problem in that fight was that it was probably too easy.“At times it was too easy, it was like I was in there with a local amateur boxer and I was enjoying it too much and messing around.”And for that, I paid the ultimate price in round nine when I had too much fun and got clipped.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I was always told, ‘Never mix your work with having fun.’ And I always gave my middle finger up to that – but now it has come back to bite me.”I still enjoyed it, thought, it was all good.”Tyson Fury is hellbent on avenging his defeat to the UkrainianCredit: Getty More

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      Why Joao Felix’s transfer to Chelsea is not as crazy is it sounds and here are three reasons why it makes sense

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      CHELSEA have added Joao Felix to their already bloated squad for £42.6 million.The former winner of the Golden Boy award is the tenth signing of the summer, joining the likes of international team-mate Pedro Neto who joined from Wolves for £54m, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, a £30m recruit from Leicester.Joao Felix signs for Chelsea for £42.6mCredit: GettyThe Portuguese forward was on loan at Stamford Bridge in 2022-23Credit: GettyTo many observers, the arrival of Joao Felix is another example of the muddled thinking of Chelsea’s recruitment team.Chelsea already have Pedro Neto, Raheem Sterling, Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke and Mykhailo Mudryk who can play as wide attackers.With so many options, players are going to have to leave or sit on the bench.That’s without the young options like academy starlet Tyrique George and Brazilian boy wonder Angelo Gabriel.read more on footballThe 24-year-old Portuguese winger scored four goals in 20 games on loan for Chelsea two seasons ago – not exactly world-beating form.However this is not to say though that the signing of Joao Felix is a bad deal in itself. He is an extremely talented and intelligent attacking player who will bring an element of threat to the Chelsea attack whether he is positioned wide or central areas. Here are the key areas where Joao Felix can have an impact for Chelsea under their new coach Enzo Maresca.Most read in FootballHow Chelsea could line up this seasonAn eye for spaceOne of Joao Felix’s biggest strengths is his ability to find pockets of space in the opposition half to receive the ball. He has played in various positions throughout his career having played as a central striker, a No10 or a left-sided winger. But no matter what position he plays, he always seems to find a way to drop into pockets of space between the opposition midfield and defence in order to receive the ball.The issue when considering whether the signing of Joao Felix by Chelsea is a good idea or not is that we don’t know where the club, or Maresca,are planning to play him. We believe that he is most likely to play from the left-side of the attack and in this role under Maresca his movement and positioning may help to unlock teams.Playing for Barcelona last season, Joao Felix comes inside and receives the ball in space before playing in a team mateWhen Marcesca was in charge of Leicester in the Championship last season his side were very structured and careful in the way that they built their attack. Where they could struggle at times, however, was in breaking down opposition sides who sat back in a deeper and more compact defensive block. The addition of a player like Joao Felix could well help Marcesca to find an immediate solution for this.Having a player like Joao Felix who can drop into spaces behind the striker for Chelsea will also make it easier for the midfielders, especially the likes of Enzo Fernandez, to play more progressively with more forward passes into the final third and into areas from which Chelsea can beat the opposition. If Chelsea are too rigid and structured in the way that they attack then it becomes harder for them to break teams down and create chances.Having a player with the intelligent movement that Joao Felix shows could be key for Chelsea going forward this season.Joao Felix scored four times on loan two seasons ago for ChelseaCredit: AFPJoao Felix finds a pocket of space between defence and midfield and provides the angle to receive a pass in a dangerous areaCreative passesWhen Joao Felix first came through at first-team level at Benfica, and even when he initially moved to Atletico Madrid, he was seen as an attacking talent who thrived on his ability to drive in possession and beat opposition players in 1v1 situations. But now he has more strings to his bow.As his career has progressed he has developed his creative side and his ability to break lines and create opportunities for teammates in the final third with his passing profile.We have already touched upon the fact that Joao Felix will add value for Chelsea with his movement and ability to receive and take positions between the lines. While this, in itself, will help Chelsea to progress the ball and play forward, what will be even more important is Joao Felix’s ablity with the ball after he has received it.Joao Felix has the ball wide for Barcelona but he does not try to overplay and instead he plays a first-time pass to play a teammate through on goalThe Portuguese international’s ability on the ball in terms of passing, breaking lines and creating chances for teammates is actually very underrated. As his career has progressed he has developed his ability to find these passes as opposed to just taking possession of the ball and looking to outplay defenders in 1v1 situations very quickly.Almost all of the other options that Chelsea currently have around their first-team squad for wide attackers are better suited as either wide attackers who thrive in 1v1 situations.Players like Mudryk, Madueke or Pedro Neto or players who are better as second forwards from the wide position, like Nkunku. Having a wide player with the creative ability of Joao Felix when he receives the ball in these positions will bring value to this Chelsea team. His ability to play the last pass through when combined with his ability to dribble and carry the ball make him a versatile attacking threat in the final third.This time Joao Felix utilises his passing ability to free up a team-mateAs a more creative option in the final third you can clearly see the value for Chelsea in signing a player like Joao Felix to add to their attack.Goalscoring threatJoao Felix also brings threat with his ability to finish chances. While he is not a player who is ever going to score 30 goals in a season for you he can finish with 10-15 goals across a league campaign. His movement from wide into space and then into the opposition area makes him difficult to pick up properly for opposition defences.When he does break into the area and when he does get a chance in front of goal he has always been a strong finisher with good ball striking technique to beat the goalkeeper from a wide variety of positions. Chelsea will be hoping that he can bring this ability in front of goal to their attacking group from wide areas – in a similar way to Cole Palmer on the opposite side.Joao Felix makes an intelligent run and finishes with composure past the opposition goalkeeperChelsea want Joao Felix to have a similar style to Cole PalmerThe Portuguese star shows good movement when the ball is elsewhere, centrally or on the opposite side, and he will typically find good angles to attack space in the opposition area and create situations from which he can score.This time he cuts the opposition apart with a slick one-two before finishing from the edge of the areaChelsea’s upcoming fixturesLast season we saw Chelsea largely struggle for goals from their forward players. This meant that their wide attacking players had to step up to contribute in this way. Joao Felix is the kind of attacking winger who can add goals and assists from out on the left-side or even if he is positioned behind the striker.ConclusionWhile it often does not work when a club brings a player back for a second spell there is value in this deal for Chelsea. READ MORE SUN STORIESCritics will be hammering Chelsea once again, saying they don’t need Felix – but, they will be adding a proven player who has a slightly different profile from their other wide attackers. This will be especially helpful for Maresca and his tactical system at the club. 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