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      Footballer, 21, who nearly died after being stabbed three times in a park ready to embark on Champions League adventure

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      A FORMER Aston Villa starlet who was left fighting for his life after being stabbed THREE times is now preparing for Champions League action.Brad Young was only 17 when the horrific attack occurred at a park in Solihull in May 2020.Brad Young has bounced back from his life-saving surgery in incredible fashionCredit: Michael SchofieldThe striker required life-saving surgery after he was left with a 12cm knife wound and required three blood transfusions.Now, four years later, he is preparing to lead the line for Welsh club The New Saints in the Champions League qualification rounds.Recalling the horrifying night of the attack, he said: “I was in a park with my friends and a random group of lads approached me, attacked me and tried to rob me.“I fought back, the guy that punched me in my face had me in a headlock and I just felt something weird in my back. I let go, looked down and saw I’d been stabbed three times.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“I called the ambulance and then collapsed to the floor. They rushed me into hospital and they didn’t know what was going to happen, one of the stab wounds hit an artery and I lost a lot of blood.“It was 12cm deep and I needed three blood transfusions, that’s what saved my life.“Then I had to wait for the surgery and as I was lying there I was asking whether I could play football again.”He continued: “At that age I was messing about and going out, I wasn’t taking football seriously, I was partying, normal stuff 17-year-olds do, but not normal for a footballer to do.Most read in Football“If anything it was a good thing and it opened my eyes up for what I really wanted to do and what I had been working all my life to do.“It just woke me up and realised I had to stop messing about and knuckle down. I am proud of myself.”Premier League Fixtures released for 2024/25 season More

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      Rangers legend, 45, goes from major health scare to shock career change as he’s set to box ‘Scotland’s Jake Paul’

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      RANGERS legend Nacho Novo is set to make his boxing debut. The Spaniard spent six years with the Scottish giants, winning three league titles and scoring 68 in 236 games. Rangers legend Nacho Novo is set to make his boxing debutCredit: Keith Campbell – The Sun GlasgowHe retired from football in 2017 and moved into coaching in America. But now at the age of 45, Novo is making a shock move into the boxing ring to face Scot TikToker Caz Milligan. Milligan – like Jake Paul – has crossed over from a career in social media into boxing. They are set to fight at Glasgow’s famed OVO Hydro on August 10. READ MORE IN BOXINGNovo memorably scored the winning penalty to send Rangers into the the 2008 Uefa Cup final – which they lost to Zenit Saint Petersburg.He later moved on to Sporting Gijon in his native Spain and had spells in Poland, Northern Ireland, USA and back in Scotland with Morton.He also opened a bar in Paisley Road west and became a coach with Lexinton SC in Kentucky.In 2018, he suffered a suspected heart attack while playing for Rangers veterans in a tournament in Germany.Most read in BoxingWho are these famous footballers?CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe suffered a stroke months after his health scare – but is now fighting fit again. Novo said: “Twenty years ago I used to score goals for Rangers. Now I’m fighting my biggest fan.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballers”What I have been passed through, I’ve had lots of problems in my life – health problems.”Whatever happens in life you can push through yourself and try to do whatever you want to do.”I’m excited for this event and hope everybody can come and support me and enjoy.”Novo facing off with boxing opponent Caz Milligan More

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      Slovenia star who suffered with depression reveals heartwarming moment with Declan Rice before England clash

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      ENGLAND midfielder Declan Rice shared some kind words with Slovenia counterpart Josip Ilicic.The Maribor forward has opened up about his battles with depression in the past, which almost led him to retire in 2022.Declan Rice proved he is a true sportsmanCredit: GettyJosip Ilicic helped Slovenia draw with EnglandCredit: GettyHe revealed that Rice, 25, reached out before yesterday’s game in an incredible act of sportsmanship.Ilicic, 36, told Sky Italy: “My story is inspirational. I’m glad to hear that, honestly. “Even today, entering the pitch there was an England player who complimented me.”He told me he respects me a lot. It was nice to hear. My story is well known around the world. READ MORE ON EURO 2024″The player who said that? He’s a midfielder for Arsenal, I’m sure you know him, Declan Rice.”Former Atalanta star Ilicic was hospitalised with an infection in his lymph nodes in 2018.He said: “I realised football isn’t everything in life.“At times people get angry over nothing, but that illness changed me. Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I didn’t even want to watch the games. My family, team-mates and the coach stood by me, then once I recovered, it was an issue of finding match fitness.”Ilicic was also hit by the death of Fiorentina team-mate Davide Astori and took a year out from the game in 2022 after struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYFans hail Anthony Gordon for ‘refreshingly raw’ TV interview after England’s bore 0-0 Euro 2024 draw with Slovenia He added: “I was afraid to go to sleep.“I thought I would never wake up in the morning and see my family again. “It was hard to recover. You start from below zero and you have to get used to moving and running again, as if I were a child.”You’re Not AloneEVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicideIt doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone.If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: More

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      Anthony Joshua in discussions to build a care home for retired ex-boxers as fans hail his ‘heart of gold’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA is in discussions to build a care home for retired ex-boxers.Dave Harris is Chairman of Ringside Charitable Trust, an organisation to support fighters in retirement. Anthony Joshua is in discussions to build a care home for retired ex-boxersCredit: RexAnd Harris revealed AJ – an ambassador for the trust – has reached out to collaborate with the charity to build a care home for ex-boxers. The news had fans hailing Joshua – worth an estimated £175million – for his heartwarming gesture. One said: “I have great admiration for Anthony Joshua the boxer, but AJ the person is incredible, heart of gold and I hope more people follow by his example.”Another added: “Class from AJ.”READ MORE IN BOXINGWomen’s boxing pioneer Jane Couch posted: “Brilliant news for this much needed cause.”One posted: “The most incredible news and really hope something can be worked out.”Joshua first revealed his intention on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. He said: “They suffer by themselves, so we’ve been speaking about opening up a care home. Most read in BoxingHow AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch.

      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“That would be part of my boxing legacy – that I gave something back to the sport that made me.”He added: “The one thing I would hope for is to keep my health intact. Anthony Joshua to fight Daniel Dubois as Wally Downes Jr gives rundown on all-British bout “Because it’s your health that is the most important thing you’re ­putting on the line.“We can notice it in fighters when their health is deteriorating, but we never actually talk about it among ourselves. All we focus on is winning.”Joshua has shown his kind side before, making a donation to England Boxing during the coronavirus pandemic to help amateur boxing. He also sent necessities to Nigeria during lockdown. Joshua, 34, is set to return to the ring in September with British rival Daniel Dubois, 26, the frontrunner to face him.Joshua has an estimated net worth of £175mCredit: GETTY More

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      Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr reveals death of son DeAndre by suicide in heartbreaking post

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      ROY JONES JR has tragically revealed his son has died after taking his own life.The boxing legend, 55, took to social media with a heartwrenching post.Roy Jones Jr confirmed the tragic death of his son DeAndreCredit: GettyIn it, he described how thankful he was to be able to spend the final evening of DeAndre’s life together. And the former four-weight world champion has understandably asked for space to process the devastating loss.DeAndre was understood to be 30 at the time of his sad death. Jones Jr wrote: “Unfortunately, my son DeAndre took his life on Saturday.READ MORE ON BOXING”I’m so thankful that God allowed me to come Friday night to spend the last night of his life with me and the family.”I know a lot of people are going through tough times right now, but nothing is worth taking your own life.”God gives it and God should be the one to take it away.”Please respect our privacy while my family and I process this loss.Most read in Boxing”Thank you for the love and support.”DeAndre was one of three children born to Jones Jr and his wife Natlyn – after his brothers Roy III and twin DeShaun.’It felt like a mule had kicked me in the chest,’ reveals Mike Tyson’s last opponent in frightening warning to Jake PaulJones Jr shared this heartbreaking post on social mediaCredit: X @RealRoyJonesJrTheir legendary father rose to prominence in the boxing world in the 1990s – following his silver medal as an amateur at the 1988 Olympics.He was crowned middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight world champ, cementing his status as one of the greatest boxers ever to step into the ring. In 2003, Jones Jr became the first boxer to win both middleweight and heavyweight world titles for 106 years.He won a staggering 66 – including 47 by knockout – of his 76 fights.Jones Jr came out of retirement in 2020 for an exhibition bout with Mike Tyson which ended in a draw after eight rounds in Los Angeles.However, he lost his most recent dust-up to Anthony Pettis as recently as April 2023, three months after his 54th birthday. READ MORE SUN STORIESJust months later, he split from coaching British star Chris Eubank Jr after two years.Jones Jr released his first studio album – titled Round One: The Album – in 2002 and has also appeared in various films. Jones Jr is married to NatlynCredit: GettyThe American is widely considered one of the greatest boxers of all timeCredit: GettyYou’re Not Alone
      EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide
      It doesn’t discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society – from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.
      It’s the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.
      And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.
      Yet it’s rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.
      That is why The Sun launched the You’re Not Alone campaign.
      The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.
      Let’s all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others… You’re Not Alone.
      If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support: More

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      Barnabas Varga gives health update as he shares emotional post from wife after sickening collision at Euro 2024

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      BARNABAS VARGA has issued his first update on his condition in hospital after a sickening collision that overshadowed Hungary’s Euro 2024 game with Scotland.The striker was carried off on a stretcher following an aerial challenge with Scottish keeper Angus Gunn in the second half of the Group A finale.Team-mates have waited anxiously for more news on Barnabas VargaCredit: GettyThe Hungary striker was carried off, with players from both sides shockedCredit: PABarnabas Varga shared a touching message from his wifeCredit: Instagram varga.barnabas_Varga and wife Laura Skrapits celebrate after he won the Hungarian top flight this yearCredit: Instagram: varga.barnabas_And today he shared an Instagram post from his wife Laura Skrapits.She shared a picture of her holding Varga’s hand at his bedside.Her post was captioned: “Thank you for your kind, supportive messages. Barni is over the surgery.”A little rest is waiting for him but he’ll be fine!”READ MORE TOP STORIESHungary team-mates huddled around to protect the Ferencvaros star from view as he was treated on the pitch for several minutes.Players from both sides were clearly anxious over his condition.It was later revealed the 29-year-old had fractured a cheekbone, which rules him out of the rest of the tournament and his dad Andras revealed he underwent surgery.After Kevin Csoboth had hit the only goal in the 10th minute of stoppage time it was immediately obvious where the thoughts of the Hungarian players were focused.Most read in Euro 2024They wore shirts with Varga’s name on it as they walked around in muted mood despite winning.Skipper Dominik Szoboszlai – the Liverpool midfielder – led the way.Tartan Army begins mass exodus from Germany as thousands of Scotland fans head home after Euro 2024 heartbreakAnd even as he raised his arms to acknowledge fans, the expression of the 23-year-old showed he was mirroring their concern over Varga.The 13-cap frontman was reportedly conscious and able to communicate with medics taking him to hospital.Varga was carried off on a stretcher and able to communicate with medical staff on his way to a hospital in StuttgartThe Hungarian camp and Ferencvaros both then issued statements to say he was conscious and in a “stable” condition.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANYLiverpool midfielder Szoboszlai highlighted the concern for VargaCredit: GettyHungary boss Marco Rossi said his players had been ‘really worried’Credit: GettyDominik Szoboszlai showed his team’s priority was Varga’s condition as he wore the frontman’s top after the 1-0 win over ScotlandCredit: GettyHis club also promised to update concerned supporters “immediately” when they receive more news.Hungary manager Marco Rossi told BBC Sport on Sunday night: “Varga is okay.”Unfortunately he will be operated on because he suffered a fracture. “We will see, if we progress in the tournament for sure he will not be with us.”Rossi also revealed the fears of his players at the time of the incident.He said: “What I heard from the players is that Barney looked unconscious.”Everybody was really worried about his condition, and worried that the doctors arrived a bit late. Probably they didn’t realise it was a dangerous situation.“We can say now that Barney is not under any kind of risks. “Probably he will be operated on in the coming hours because he suffered a fracture here (cheek), but he’s healthy.”Man of the match Roland Sallai spoke of the ‘terrible incident’Credit: GettyMan of the match Roland Sallai also spoke of the “terrible moment”.He said: “He’ll have to go tough, a minor operation, but we cross our fingers for him that he can return. “Naturally it was a terrible incident. Of course we were fighting for him in the remaining minutes and this win is dedicated to him.”Varga, who has played all his club football in his home country and Austria, was Hungary’s four-goal top scorer in qualifying for the Euros.He started all three of their group matches in Germany this month.And he netted the first of their only two goals so far.Varga gave the Hungarians’ brief hope in their opening match, a 3-1 loss to Switzerland.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe neatly finished off a sublime pass from Szoboszlai when they trailed 2-0.Then came a 2-0 loss to Germany and the 1-0 defeat of Scotland that saw his horrific accident.Hungary Euro 2024 guideA DECADE ago Hungary’s glory days seemed gone forever, but they’ve now qualified for three European Championships in a row.
      A 4-0 win away to England and an unbeaten qualifying campaign shows how dangerous the Hungarians can be on their day.
      MANAGER: Marco Rossi
      One of five Italian coaches at Euro 2024, Rossi has been granted Hungarian citizenship after revitalising the national team during his six years in charge.
      STAR MAN: Dominik Szoboszlai
      Hungary’s captain had a fine start to life at Liverpool before getting injured and losing his form.
      How Hungary attack
      Hungary will slow things down in possession as they look to draw an opposition press.
      From there, they will then tend to his a longer ball over the top of through the opposition defence.
      How Hungary defend
      Hungary will tend to split their press with three players engaging the opposition defence on the ball and the rest sitting deep.
      When this is unsuccessful, it can lead to the opposition finding plenty of space to attack.
      Read the full Hungary Euro 2024 guide here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags More

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      I ran 100-mile hell marathon in step-daughter’s memory – boxing comeback after ban will be easy

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      LIAM CAMERON ran 100 miles of hell to help him get back from the darkest depths of losing his career and his step-daughter.In 2018 the Sheffield fighter was handed an incredibly harsh four-year British boxing ban when a metabolite of cocaine was found in his system.Liam Cameron and friend Hassan took on the 100-mile round trip to ManchesterAnd he suffered another devastating blow in 2020 when his step-daughter was killed in a traffic incident just two days before her 21st birthday.Struggling to cope, the former Commonwealth middleweight champ battled addiction and survived an attempt on his own life.But last year, as the sport welcomed him back and he started a four-fight win streak, he took on a Sheffield-Manchester round-trip marathon to raise money for a tribute to Tiegan and prove his fitness to return to the ring.Ahead of his Friday night fight with Lyndon Arthur, live on Channel 5, Cameron told SunSport: “It was a crazy idea really, me and my pal Hassan just wanted to see if we could do it. Read More Sport”We wanted to hit that ‘Welcome to Manchester’ sign and get back.“Then we decided to make it more than a challenge and used it to raise £1,300 for a bench for Tiegan.“It took the best part of 24hrs, with just a rucksack full of flapjacks and the last 10 miles were hell.“I’ve been through some dark times, tough tests, but those last few miles were something else.Most read in BoxingLiam Cameron run from Sheffield to Manchester and backCredit: Supplied“Me and Hassan were both crying, confused, in agony. It ended up like a therapy session.“But we did it, somehow, and being able to do that, physically and mentally, showed me a boxing comeback would be alright.”Cameron has always protested his innocence but wisely has no desire to rock the boat with the British Boxing Board of Control after regaining his licence.And the sport has welcomed him back to the light-heavyweight division with Eddie Hearn hosting him on a Matchroom show at Sheffield arena in March and now he headlines on terrestrial TV.He explained: “At the time I did feel very alone and I felt like some people could have helped me a bit more but I understand the sport and that it’s a business.“Since my comeback, I do feel like all the people that know about my story are willing me to win.“I am the underdog, the outsider, the away fighter, but – especially in boxing – people love that guy and they want him to win.“I first ever loved boxing because of the Rocky films and I think people always love a comeback fairytale story more than an undefeated success.“I feel a bit sorry for Lyndon Arthur, he’s the Manchester lad on a home show in Bolton but I feel like I’ve got all of the backing.” More

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      The heartbreaking chance meeting between Muhammad Ali and Colin Hart where boxing icon revealed ‘I’m not scared to die’

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      MUHAMMAD ALI gave legendary Sun boxing writer Colin Hart his biggest ever story in a totally chance and heartbreaking meeting.In December 1981, a 39-year-old Ali endured the last sickening defeat of his magnificent career, ten long hard-to-watch rounds against Trevor Berbick.Muhammad Ali in his last fight against Trevor BerbickCredit: GettyAli in 1988 with businessman Fred Trump and the first wife of Donald Trump, Ivana, a few months after his diagnosis had become knownCredit: GettyAli’s health was already under such suspicion before the one-sided beating in the boxing backwater of the Bahamas.And six years later the tragic news that he was hit with Parkinson’s spread around the world.Our man Harty smelled a very separate scoop out in Las Vegas in 1987, around the same time of the agonising diagnosis.But when he went to Sin City to seek out the Baddest Man on the Planet he ended up being approached by The Greatest.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd the 89-year-old doyen relived the gut-wrenching yet inspirational moment in a SunSport video.The revered ringside veteran explained: “Mike Tyson had just won the world title (in November 1986) and I knew he was going to be carrying the spit bucket for his great friend Edwin Rosario for his world title shot against Julio Cesar Chavez (November 1987).EURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERS“I asked my boss to send me because it was already a great fight but I also thought I could get an interview with Mike Tyson.“It was a great fight, Tyson did carry the bucket but Rosario was beaten in the 11th.Most read in Boxing“But the next morning I’m standing at the news stand, minding my own business and waiting for breakfast outside the Hilton hotel in Vegas.Anthony Joshua shows the training never stops as boxer does 30 press-ups on PRIVATE JET as all-Brit clash edges closer“And who should come along but Muhammad Ali. I had been at his last fight in the Bahamas and he came over naturally just to have a chat.“But it had just been made public that he was suffering from Parkinson’s.“I told him how sorry I was to hear about it and he just started talking. He said, ‘If I die, I have no regrets.God gave me Parkinson’s to show me I’m just a manMuhammad Ali to Colin Hart“‘I have an obligation to keep myself healthy. But the final decision is my maker’s.“‘I’ve tried to live a good life and do the right thing. But I’m not scared to die, because I have made my peace.“‘God gave me Parkinson’s disease to show me that I am just a man, like everyone else, to show me that I have human frailties like everyone else. Because that is all I am, a man.’”In typical Sun style, Hart dropped everything – including his appetite – to get his copy over to London ASAP.And, in one of Fleet Street’s most decorated careers, it remains our modest man’s pinnacle.He said: “I was absolutely taken back by that and I was 42 years younger so I forgot about breakfast, ran up to my room and wrote it on my type writer.READ MORE SUN STORIES“That was the biggest scoop I ever got and it came just out of the blue.”Ali, who is widely regarded as arguably the greatest sportsmen who ever lived, died in 2016 aged 74.Muhammad Ali boxing record MUHAMMAD ALI turned pro in 1960 after winning gold at the Olympics. Here is the rundown of his iconic boxing career.
      Fights: 61
      Wins: 56
      Losses: 5
      KOs: 37
      Height: 6ft 3in
      Reach: 78in
      World titles: 3
      Olympic gold medals: 1

      Mike Tyson knocked out Trevor Berbick in 1986Credit: GettyTyson and Ali pictured in 1998Credit: EPAAli sadly passed away in 2016 aged 74Credit: ZENON TEXEIRA/FAMEFLYNETEx-boxer Spencer Fearon and Colin Hart at the Sport Gives Back Awards 2024Credit: Getty More