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      Chelsea fans push Premier League to investigate their OWN OWNER Todd Boehly over ‘unauthorised ticket website’

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      CHELSEA fans have demanded the Premier League investigate their OWN OWNER Todd Boehly.The American billionaire fronted the £4.25billion purchase of the West London club from Roman Abramovich in 2022.Chelsea Supporters’ Trust complained about Todd Boehly to the Premier LeagueCredit: AlamyThe American owner was the subject of an angry protest last monthCredit: EPAHe has since gone on a staggering transfer rampage, splashing out more than £1.2bn on new signings.Boehly, 51, is also trying to figure out what the future home of Chelsea will look like amid hopes of building a bigger, more modern stadium to replace Stamford Bridge.However, the LA Dodgers owner is not universally popular among Blues supporters – as demonstrated with a protest march against him and the Clearlake Capital and BlueCo groups who make up the consortium.And now the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust have launched a scathing attack on Boehly by reporting him.READ MORE ON CHELSEAThe organisation sent a letter to Premier League chief executive Richard Masters.And the centre of their fury is around Boehly’s connection to the controversial company Vivid Seats. Since investing in 2021, Boehly has been a director at the business which resells tickets for Premier League matches, including Chelsea fixtures, at hugely inflated prices, often thousands of pounds above face value. The American firm is listed by the Prem as an “unauthorised ticket website” and tells fans to “exercise extreme caution” if dealing with them and other exchange sites. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSTickets for Chelsea’s London derby at home to Tottenham on April 3 are available to buy on Vivid Seats for more than £2,000 at the time of writing.For the Liverpool game on May 2, prices range from £442 to more than £3,200. Todd Boehly gives major Chelsea stadium update and vows to leave Stamford BridgeJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeIt is against British law to resell tickets in this way, making it illegal for UK-based fans to buy Premier League tickets from Vivid Seats. It comes against the backdrop of the Stamford Bridge hierarchy proudly boasting of their crackdown on ticket touts outside the stadium on a matchday. And Blues fans are furious with Boehly’s direct involvement in a website ripping off supporters wanting to watch their team in action live.CST labelled it as a “breach of trust” and a “clear conflict of interest”. The letter to Prem boss Masters said: “Mr Boehly’s connection with Vivid Seats is totally inappropriate and significantly undermines the efforts of Chelsea FC, The Premier League, and The Metropolitan Police to combat ticket touting. ‘NO EXCUSE’“Vivid Seats continues to list Premier League tickets for above face value at significantly inflated rates.“Not only does this undermine the efforts of Chelsea FC, The Premier League, and The Metropolitan Police to combat ticket touting, but Vivid Seats contravenes the Chelsea FC ticketing policy, and is explicitly named by the Premier League as a known unauthorised ticket website.“We believe that now is the time for the Premier League to act swiftly and ensure that a major shareowner of a Premier League club ceases facilitating the sale of tickets for significantly above face value.”The Football Supporters’ Association threw their support behind the CST and added: “It is clear the Premier League needs to take action.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Clubs, supporters’ groups, the police and the Premier League itself has worked hard in recent years to combat ticket touting – there is no excuse for a club owner to be involved in such activity.”SunSport has contacted Chelsea for comment. Boehly is a director at Vivid Seats, a company that resells football tickets way above face valueCredit: PATickets are available to buy for Chelsea vs Tottenham on April 3 for huge pricesCredit: Vivid SeatsThe LA Dodgers owner is not universally popular at ChelseaCredit: EPAHome tickets are notoriously tricky for genuine Chelsea fans to buy at Stamford BridgeCredit: Reuters More

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      ‘Of course, it’s difficult’ – Ben Chilwell opens up on being bombed out by Chelsea before Crystal Palace lifeline

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      BEN CHILWELL refused to let membership of Chelsea’s ‘bomb squad’ drag him down.The defender was frozen out completely by boss Enzo Maresca this season but kept his head up high in order to secure a move away.Ben Chilwell is enjoying a fresh start at Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyHe was frozen out of the squad at ChelseaCredit: GettyFull-back Chilwell is now on loan at Crystal Palace and one win away from Wembley in the FA Cup semi finals – a huge turnaround from the dark days in isolation at Stamford Bridge.Chilwell said to ITV: “Between the start of the season and January I was training by myself a lot of the days. “You’re not involved in the matchday squads and you kind of just wait for the opportunity when you’re going to go somewhere.“If you go somewhere in January and you’re miles off the pace or you’ve not put the work in, the only person that’s losing out is you.READ MORE ON CHELSEA“Of course, it’s difficult. Training by yourself a lot for a number of months isn’t easy. But the only person that was going to lose out if I wasn’t ready was myself. “So these past four or five months have given me an opportunity to mentally and physically just realign, refocus, reset. To go again.“There were a lot of circumstances and things going on at Chelsea that weren’t in my control, which I completely respect.“The things I could control was how I came into training every day and how I trained, whether by myself or with the group.Most read in FA CupJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge“That’s just a reflection of myself and I wasn’t going to let myself down in those moments you can control you just control as best as you can.”Maresca bluntly told Chilwell that he simply did not fit into his tactical plans. It was nothing personal but it will have hurt.Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell completes loan transfer to Crystal PalaceChilwell, 28, is big on the mental side of professional sports and kept his chin up, finally bagging a loan move to Palace in January.Whether or not a permanent deal is struck at the end of the season, there is no way back for him at Chelsea while Maresca is manager.He held a Zoom call with Eagles boss Oliver Glasner about a temporary switch and knew straightaway he fancied moving to South London for a fresh start.Chilwell has played five times at Wembley at club level. With only one win so far.The Champions League winning left-back made his Palace debut as a sub in the FA Cup fourth round win over Doncaster Rovers. He has featured in the two rounds since.The fifth round win over Millwall was overshadowed by serious injury to Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who needed 25 stitches to a cut ear after a collision with keeper Liam Roberts.The Frenchman is declared fit to play at Fulham on Saturday and Chilwell says it is a huge boost both physically and mentally.He said: “He’s the glue of the place. He’s the loudest one in the changing room. The loudest one around here. You need a few of those don’t you?“You need those characters around the place always cracking jokes making people laugh. They’re the loudest ones when their team loses or their team wins.“They’re the most important figures in the changing room, so it’s definitely noticeable when he’s not in the building. Having him back this weekend will be a massive boost.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Before coming here I knew a lot of the players previously through the national team, through playing against them in the league. It seemed a pretty easy choice. I spoke to the manager also.“We had a talk over Zoom and kind of agreed on lots of lots of different things. So I think with the manager and the people that I knew here previously It was a pretty easy decision to come.” More

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      I’m a barber to Premier League stars… a Chelsea legend would fly me 5,500 miles to China for a haircut every month

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      FOOTBALLERS that have won World Cups and Champions Leagues are always a cut above.Players with glittering trophy cabinets need a high-quality finish with their haircut and when they are through on goal.Senyo cuts the hair of top Premier League stars like Kai HavertzCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoTop footballers have recommended him to each otherCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoHe was invited to America by Arsenal players to cut their hair during pre-seasonCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoWorld Cup winner and Chelsea ace Enzo Fernandez is one of his top clientsCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoThat is why the Premier League’s best rely on barber Senyo to ensure they look just as good as their performances on the pitch.Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount are just some of the star-studded names to call him when they need a trim.Senyo’s Homme XY shop is located on London’s iconic Portabello Road and he uses his own brand’s grooming products on his clients.A luxury appointment is worth £65 or get the VIP treatment with a home visit for £250.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBefore opening his own place, Senyo worked for another West London barber, cutting the hair of Ryan Bertrand and Scott Sinclair when they were in Chelsea’s academy.Recommendations have grown his business and he is now the go-to guy for Blues and other Prem players.Away from visiting footballer’s houses, Senyo has been invited by Arsenal and Manchester United players to their pre-season tours of the US and to Germany for Euro 2024.Chelsea legend Ramires even used to fly him 5,500 miles from London to China every month just for a haircut after he signed for Jiangsu in 2016.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHis West London store has his client’s football shirts lining the wallsCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoRamires used to fly Senyo out to China for a trim after he left ChelseaCredit: ReutersSenyo told SunSport: “I used to fly to China quite often when Rami was there. That was all the time. At least once a month, sometimes twice a month. It was a three or four-day trip. “People didn’t understand it. But you know when you’re quite particular about the person who cuts your hair, sometimes it is impossible to just get anyone to do it. Danny Hoesen made Champions League debut against Real Madrid and scored winner vs Barcelona – now he makes a living cutting hair “It is the relationship you build with these boys, the trust that you build, once they recommend you that means that you’re official.”I met Rami as his nanny used to bring in his son to get his haircut, I didn’t know it was Rami’s son at the time and one day the nanny asked if I do home visits. I said, ‘yeah, no problem’. “I turned up to the house and Rami opened the door. I just couldn’t believe it. “From then I did Willian and Oscar, I was quite familiar with all the Brazilian players because they used to hang around with each other.”But jet-setting around the world has not always been Senyo’s way of life, explaining: “I used to work in the barber shop the whole week and go home with like £30.”These are the things you need to do. It’s part of the journey because if it was that easy, I wouldn’t appreciate having my own shop now.”Senyo also lifted the lid on the conversations he has with players, revealing: “They’re in a safe space, so we can talk about whatever we want, whether it’s family or anything. “It’s definitely not always about football but sometimes we’re watching football on the TV together.”His trip to the US saw him give Martin Odegaard a trimCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoSenyo barbers England and Man Utd’s Mason MountCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoHis list of clients is ever-growing and his dream would be to style Cristiano Ronaldo or David Beckham.He said: “David is a style icon. The icon of football. He is definitely the top of the food chain when it comes to who I’d like to cut. “The first thing I see when I see anyone is their haircut. I always think what I can do to their hair.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Every first trim is a bit unknown but it’s not about the person, it’s just about the trim. “Once you do the trim and you know their head, how the hair falls, it is simple.”Ruben Loftus-Cheek has popped into his West London shopCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyoHis job has taken him around the world, rubbing shoulders with the best playersCredit: INSTAGRAM @homme_xy_senyo More

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      Man City would have gone into administration if they hadn’t sold me – I didn’t have a choice about leaving

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      SHAUN WRIGHT-PHILLIPS revealed Manchester City would have gone into administration if they hadn’t sold him to Chelsea in 2005.Wright-Phillips, 43, joined City’s academy at the age of 17 and was promoted to the first team only a year later when he rose to prominence.Manchester City icon Shaun Wright-Phillips was sold to Chelsea in 2005Credit: GettyWright-Phillips revealed Man City sold him to avoid going into administrationCredit: AlamyWright-Phillips was happy at Man City befoe his move to ChelseaCredit: Getty Images – GettyAfter six impressive years with Man City, the former winger started to attract interest from his father Ian Wright’s former club Arsenal who were planning a bid in January 2006.However, Chelsea beat their London rivals to the punch in July 2005 following a £21million deal with the Citizens.The ex-England international wanted to stay at the Etihad but his agent insisted he didn’t have a choice, without providing any further details.And a few months later, the former Queens Parks Rangers star found out City had to sell him to the Blues or else the club was going to go into administration.Read More on FootballWright-Phillips told Ladbrokes: “The summer I left, I’d heard that Arsenal were interested, and there was some inquiries into that between the two clubs from what I remember. “I was asked would I go, and I just said no – I was a kid! It wasn’t about leaving City to play for a bigger team.”I was just happy where I was, and I enjoyed playing football from Manchester City. “So I didn’t think about going to Arsenal to have a chance to win the league or be a part of what’s going on there. Basically, I just said that it’s not for me.Most read in Football”I said to my agent that I’m happy where I am, but then he told me I didn’t really have a choice. He didn’t explain all the details behind it. “He just kind of said I don’t really have a choice, but we’re waiting to see what Arsene Wenger’s going to say.Man City announce £12.5m ‘new Messi’ arrival 24 days AFTER transfer window closed following £182m spending spree”And then he said that he would like me but that we’d have to wait until January. “Then Chelsea just bid, Man City accepted it and then I just had to leave. “It was only a few months later I found out that if they didn’t sell me, if they didn’t get that fee, the club was going to go into administration. So that was the reason why I left.”SWP spent three years at Stamford Bridge before returning to City, moving to QPR for four years and spells in the US. More

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      Man Utd quoted stunning £100million price tag for Premier League star, 19, who has scored just two goals this season

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly been quoted £100million for Southampton star Tyler Dibling.The 19-year-old has been one of the few shining lights for Saints this season.Southampton want £100million for Man Utd target Tyler DiblingCredit: GettyThe south coast club sit rock-bottom of the Premier League table with just two wins from 29 games.And their relegation fate could be sealed early next month, less than a year after winning promotion from the Championship.Southampton are on their second manager of the campaign in Ivan Juric, with predecessor Russell Martin sacked before Christmas.And fans are now resigned to at least another term in English football’s second tier.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, hopes remain high for the development of star man Dibling.The teen forward has only scored twice in the Premier League.But his all-action approach and lightning speed down the flanks has provided supporters with some rare excitement.Dibling, who had a brief spell at Chelsea in 2022, has attracted plenty of attention as a result.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSMan United are thought to be strongly interested as they look to rebuild their squad for Ruben Amorim.Likewise, rivals Man City, Tottenham and Newcastle are also thought to have Dibling high on their shopping lists this summer.I told Rio Ferdinand to tell Sir Alex Ferguson to f*** off and the Man Utd legend’s reaction was pricelessBut Southampton have no intention of letting him leave for pennies.According to the Telegraph, Saints chiefs have slapped an eye-watering £100m price tag on him.The St Mary’s side are extremely reluctant to let Dibling leave and reckon he can orchestrate the club’s immediate return to the top flight.One Southampton star who looks likely to leave though is goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.The stopper only joined from Arsenal last summer for £25m but knows he needs to be playing regularly in the Premier League to secure his England spot at the World Cup. More

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      Kai Havertz and wife Sophia welcome baby boy in adorable post as Arsenal star becomes dad for first time

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      KAI HAVERTZ and wife Sophia have welcomed their first child.The Arsenal star, 25, confirmed the birth of their baby boy on Instagram.Kai Havertz posted this picture on his Instagram pageCredit: kaihavertz29/InstagramHavertz has been with wife Sophia since 2018The German posted an adorable photo of him and his wife holding their newborn’s hand.Havertz captioned it: “Welcome to the world our little boy. We love you so much!”The forward’s post received more than 50,000 likes in just half an hour.While plenty of Havertz’s pals left nice comments.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOleksandr Zinchenko and Arsenal’s official Instagram account left heart emojis.While Havertz’s former club Bayer Leverkusen wrote: “Congratulations to the entire Havertz family!”His former Chelsea team-mate Marcos Alonso added: “Wowww! Congratz!!!”And Blues goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli left heart-eyes and heart emojis.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHavertz and Sophia have been together since 2018Credit: GettySophia has watched her man from the stands at matchesCredit: GettyHavertz has been with influencer Sophia since 2018.The pair got engaged in 2023 and wed last July.Kai Havertz ruled out for rest of SEASON with torn hamstring in devastating blow to Arsenal’s title dreamsThey subsequently announced that they were expecting their first child in November last year, calling it their “biggest blessing”.At the time Helene Spilling, partner of Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, said: “We can’t wait to meet your little one.”While Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend Tolami Benson added: “SO EXCITED!!!!”Havertz is currently sidelined for the season after tearing his hamstring last month.The former Chelsea star suffered the injury during Arsenal’s warm weather training trip to Dubai.Havertz has been forced to watch games from the sidelines in recent weeksCredit: Getty More

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      Everton’s new 53,000-capacity stadium selected to host historic tournament in middle of Premier League season

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      EVERTON’S new 53,000-seater stadium has been selected to host a historic tournament in the middle of the Premier League season.The Toffees will leave Goodison Park and move into their new home this summer.Everton’s new stadium will play host to a historic tournament next seasonCredit: GettyThe Toffees move into the 53,000-seater arena this summerCredit: GettyThe Everton Stadium is based at the scenic Bramley-Moore Docks.The bumper new arena will allow even more Everton fans to enjoy David Moyes’ football.And some lucky supporters have already been treated to several ‘test’ outings at their new home ground.However, the Everton Stadium will not just host the Toffees’ football matches.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt has now been confirmed that it will play host to a major tournament game during the middle of the next campaign.Everton announced that the Second Test of the Rugby League Ashes will take place at their new stadium on November 1.The historic competition between England and Australia has not taken place in 22 years.But it will finally return in a blockbuster three-series event.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe first match takes place on October 25 at Wembley Stadium.Everton then host the Second Test a week later.Former Everton manager Sean Dyche lands new job two months after Toffees sacking The opening match of the Rugby League Ashes takes place at Wembley StadiumCredit: GettyIt then heads to Everton before ending at Leeds’ Headingley StadiumCredit: PAAnd on November 8, the Third Test will take place at Headingley Stadium in Leeds.Everton’s interim CEO Colin Chong said: “We are delighted to welcome the Rugby League Ashes series to Everton Stadium this autumn.“As well as being home to Everton, our new stadium was built to also host world-class sporting and entertainment events. “Securing an international fixture of this magnitude demonstrates Everton Stadium’s status as one of the UK’s leading venues.“The rivalry between England and Australia in rugby league has a rich history, and we are excited to welcome fans of the sport to our city and our stadium which will offer an unforgettable experience in a state-of-the-art setting on the banks of the River Mersey.” More

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      Bastian Schweinsteiger went from zero to hero while getting jeered by own fans after Trent Alexander-Arnold-style saga

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      BAYERN MUNICH legend Bastian Schweinsteiger faced a saga similar to that of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold in 2011.Alexander-Arnold, 26, has reportedly agreed to join Real Madrid in June when his Anfield contract expires and is expected to sign a five-year deal worth in excess of £220,000 per week.Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly agreed to join Real MadridCredit: PABayern Munich legend Bastian Schweinsteiger faced a similar predicament as Alexander-ArnoldSchweinsteiger was linked with an exit but he ultimately signed a new contract with BayernThis comes after months of intense speculation regarding the full-back’s future that even led to a section of the Reds’ faithful booing him at times, claiming his mind was focused on Real.Schweinsteiger, 40, faced the same problem 14 years ago when his Bayern contract was coming to an end.Just like Alexander-Arnold, he also came out of his esteemed club’s academy and was adored by fans as one of their own.The likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and – funnily enough – Real all tried to take advantage of the situation and lure the then Germany international.Read More on FootballAnd after a 3-0 victory over St Pauli on January 2, 2011, the German took the microphone from the stadium announcer to speak to the live crowd at the Allianz Arena.Schweinsteiger was met with a chorus of boos from the Bayern faithful, who thought he was about to announce his imminent departure.However, the crowd was swerved as the fan favourite instead confirmed he had signed a new contract.Schweinsteiger said: “I’ve been playing here at FC Bayern Munich for 12 years now.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”And I wanted to tell you, I have extended my contract and will stay at FC Bayern until 2016. Long live Bayern!”Schweinsteiger spent another four years with Bayern where he amassed a total of 500 appearances and won every title available until his departure for Man Utd.Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed terms on a move to Real Madrid this summer, according to reports It’s not too late for Alexander-Arnold – who could become the seventh Englishman to play at the Bernabeu – to deliver a similar swerve to Liverpool fans as nothing has been finalised yet.However, the latest reports indicate that the Enland international is closer to an exit than he is to a new contract with Arne Slot’s side.Liverpool are also at risk of losing Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk at the end of the season as their deals also run out in three months. More