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      Cole Palmer’s girlfriend Connie Grace stuns in bikini and shows off huge coconut as fans brand Chelsea Wag ‘insane’

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      COLE PALMER’S girlfriend Connie Grace stunned in a bikini while showing off a huge coconut.The Manchester-born blonde delighted fans as she posed for snaps while holidaying in Montego Bay, Jamaica.Cole Palmer’s girlfriend Connie Grace stunned in a bikini on the beachCredit: instagram @conniegrace_She showed off a huge coconut while holidaying in JamaicaCredit: instagram @conniegrace_Palmer and Connie have been dating since July 2024Credit: SplashConnie gazed into the lens while surrounded by golden beaches and blue skies.And she beat the heat by remaining cool with a hydrating coconut – complete with straw.Connie captioned the picture: “UV10.”Her 35,000 Instagram followers went beserk for her latest post.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne said: “Insane.”Another declared: “Super hot.”One noted: “Incredible.”Another added: “Baddie.”Most read in FootballConnie, who runs a nail salon, was first seen with Chelsea star Palmer in July 2024.The pair were spotted on holiday together in Ibiza. Cole Palmer goes incognito in massive hood and balaclava with girlfriend Connie Grace at Winter WonderlandConnie is a nail salon owner who hails from ManchesterCredit: instagram @conniegrace_She has stepped out with Palmer several times in the last yearCredit: instagram @conniegrace_Connie recently opened up on their heartwarming relationshipCredit: InstagramAnd later in the year they stepped out officially together at the GQ Men of the Year awards.The loved-up couple then saw in Christmas and the New Year with a fun day out at Winter Wonderland.And last month, Connie lifted the lid on her relationship with Palmer with some heartwarming comments.She said: “We met when we were 17. I think he knew me through mutual friends so I think he probably had his eye on me.“Oh, he’s warm and cuddly. Well, with me, hopefully with no one else.“When you know how much someone wants something and you know that’s someone’s dream, you just feel so proud.” More

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      ‘We don’t speak about it’ – Dean Windass and fiancee Kerry share emotional moment as they discuss his dementia diagnosis

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      FORMER Premier League striker Dean Windass has opened up about his dementia diagnosis.The 56-year-old’s diagnosis was announced by ex-Manchester United defender David May in January.Dean Windass has opened up about his dementia diagnosisCredit: ITVWindass appeared on Good Morning Britain with his fiancee, KerryCredit: ITVWith his permission, May revealed: “I only spoke to Dean Windass yesterday, ex-professional footballer. I asked Deano how he is.”He’s been diagnosed with Stage 2 dementia. He’s the same age as me and he’s worried sick of how it’s going to be in the future for him.”Windass later took to X to write: “Just got to keep smiling and trying to help people.”And now the ex-striker has opened up about his diagnosis for the first time.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking live on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday morning, he recalled the moment he was diagnosed.He said: “They rang me up and said they had the results. I said, ‘Why can’t you tell me on the phone?'”They said they wanted to do it over a zoom, so I panicked then.”And then Kerry (his fiancee) set up the laptop because I’m not very good at things like that.Most read in Football”They said, right, this is your diagnosis, it’s very mild, there’s nothing to worry about, it could be five to 10 years that it could develop to bigger stages.”So it wasn’t the news that I wanted. I was scared, of course I was.”Dean Windass dances and mimes along to song in his car after dementia diagnosis revealed “I do forget things of course. I’m 56 now, of course I forget names and this, that and the other.”I don’t know if I’m overthinking subconsciously.”Windass’ fiancee, Kerry Kehoe, then admitted that she noticed no major changes in the former footballer before he underwent tests and a scan.She continued: “I never noticed anything prior to the scan and we didn’t really think too much about it.”And when we got the results we buried our heads in the sand, didn’t we?”Windass himself then chimed in to say: “We had a bit of a laugh and joke about it.”I said, well, it was a bad day but it was a good day because they found a brain! They found my brain! I was absolutely delighted!”We (him and Kerry) never really discussed it between each other.Kerry admitted they don’t like speaking about the diagnosisCredit: ITVThey also revealed how they made a joke about it all when Windass was first diagnosedCredit: Rex”When she does ask me I say I’m fine, I’m alright.”And the reason I didn’t come out and speak about it a year and a half ago is because my oldest son is a professional footballer, my youngest son was a professional footballer.”I didn’t want my mum to worry, I didn’t want my kids to worry.”Windass played in the Premier League for boyhood club Hull as well as Bradford and Middlesbrough.He’s best remembered for scoring perhaps the most famous goal in play-off history when he netted a stunning volley at Wembley in 2008 to send Hull up to the Prem.He initially retired in 2009 before making two comebacks.The ex-striker hung up his boots officially in 2012 after a spell with Scarborough Athletic.During the interview, Windass also admitted that he initially didn’t want to know if he had dementia.He said: “John (Stiles, former Leeds midfielder) asked me about a year and half ago (to get a scan) and I declined.”I said ‘No, I’m not really interested in finding out’, and he was talking about the football families and how many former footballers have died.”He said, ‘Look it might help a lot of people’, so I sort of became a guinea pig to go into this scan machine.”Read More on The SunWindass continued: “A lot of footballers won’t do it because they don’t want to know the outcome. I wish I hadn’t gone in now, but it’s happened.”Because then I wouldn’t have known would I? It would be better not to know.”Windass pictured during the famous 2008 play-off finalCredit: Getty More

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      Declan Rice reveals he ‘DEFIED’ Arsenal orders by shooting from free-kick against Real Madrid after chat with team-mate

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      DECLAN RICE revealed his stunning free-kick against Real Madrid was not part of the plan – after he defied Arsenal’s set-piece guru. Rice curled a stunner past Thibaut Courtois before matching it moments later with an equally sensational top corner strike.Declan Rice defied Arsenal’s set-piece coach to shoot against Real MadridCredit: EPANicolas Jover urged Rice to crossCredit: YouTube/Amazon Prime Video SportInitially, fans online gave credit to set-piece coach Nicolas Jover – who has played a huge part in Arsenal’s success from corners this season. But Rice revealed it was actually words of wisdom from team-mate Bukayo Saka that inspired the first of his two stunners.The midfielder was given instructions to deliver the ball into the box but thought better of it. Told that he “defied” Jover, Rice said: “Yeah, I know! Bukayo said, the actual words were, ‘If you feel it, go for it.’READ MORE ON ARSENAL”I looked at the wall and looked at the keeper and thought I could bend it and that’s what happened.”As it turns out, Jover was not the only one telling him not to shoot – ignoring even his captain. Rice said: “I don’t know if it will ever sink in. “I fancied both (free-kicks) and to have the confidence, I am a bit speechless. “Martin [Odegaard] was saying to cross, I said it doesn’t make sense to chip it like that. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”We practice them all the time, Jover is telling me to cross and it didn’t make sense.”Rice and Mikel Merino help Arsenal take a commanding 3-0 lead to Madrid in Wednesday’s quarter-final return tie.’Give me your right foot please’ – Crocked Arsenal star issues plea to Declan Rice in dressing room after stunning goalsBefore the game, Rice had only taken 12 free-kicks as a professional without scoring – but two came in one match. Manager Mikel Arteta said: “Declan’s been very determined because we have said in the last few months that we have not scored a direct free-kick in three-and-half years.“So, to score two goals in 12 minutes of that magnitude and of that quality from the same player, a player that has never scored a free-kick before in his career, what are the odds?“This night was all about two factors; one is the atmosphere that we created 15 minutes before kick-off with something I haven’t seen before.”And then the magic, the individual moments that decide all matches. And the first two goals from Declan sums up the night.”Rice revealed Bukayo Saka urged him to shootCredit: Getty More

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      Huge Premier League boost as Arsenal win over Real Madrid CONFIRMS fifth place will qualify for the Champions League

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      THE Premier League will officially have FIVE teams in the Champions League next season.Arsenal secured the extra place with a huge 3-0 win over reigning European Champions Real Madrid on Tuesday night.The Premier League will officially have five teams in the Champions League next seasonCredit: APThe extra place was confirmed when Arsenal beat Real Madrid on TuesdayCredit: GettyIt took England’s coefficient points total up to 24.535 – leaving the nation top of the Uefa table.Both Spain and Italy are battling it out for second, with Spain on 21.678 points and Italy on 20.187 points.Regardless of competition, each Uefa win is worth two coefficient points, a draw gets one point and nothing is given for a defeat.Points gained by all teams in a coefficient are added together and the total score is divided by the number of clubs a country has in Europe that season. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat gives the coefficient average, which the table is based on.Arsenal and Liverpool are both set to earn a Champions League place for the 2025-26 season.Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester City, Aston Villa, Fulham and Brighton are all battling for the remaining places.England needed just one team in Europe to win this week to guarantee five places in the Champions League next season.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSArsenal cruised to a 3-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium.Declan Rice broke the deadlock with a stunning free kick in the 58th minute.’Give me your right foot please’ – Crocked Arsenal star issues plea to Declan Rice in dressing room after stunning goalsHe then bettered that with another strike into the top-right corner.And Mikel Merino made it three with a composed finish in the 75th minute.After the match, Mikel Arteta said: “When you’ve not played this team for 20 years then you have the chance to write your own history and it is nights like these where you can do that.”They were magic moments. We have a lot more to give. It will give us even more belief.”I did believe and you have to believe. The crowd was incredible, they gave us so much energy.”Race for the Champions League places More

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      Paul Merson suffers awkward wardrobe malfunction live on Sky Sports as he jumps up to celebrate Arsenal goal

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      PAUL MERSON suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction live on Sky Sports after jumping up to celebrate one of Declan Rice’s incredible free-kick goals.The Arsenal star delivered two dead-ball strikes in the space of 12 minutes as his side thumped Real Madrid 3-0 in the Champions League.Paul Merson suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction on Sky SportsThe former Arsenal legend was reacting to one of Declan Rice’s free-kicks against Real MadridCredit: EPAMikel Merino also netted in the quarter-final first-leg clash at the Emirates on Tuesday night.And Arsenal are now on the verge of setting up a semi-final tie against one of Aston Villa or Paris Saint-Germain.There were star performances all over the pitch for the Gunners yesterday.But it was Rice who stole the show with two sumptuous free-kicks.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe England star, who had NEVER scored one single direct free-kick in his entire career beforehand, hit his first from distance in the 58th minute.However, Rice’s second goal in the 70th minute was even better.Standing at an angle akin to set-piece legend David Beckham, Rice curled a beauty round Real Madrid’s wall and into the far-top corner.Watching in the Sky Sports studio, former Arsenal star Merson was left delighted by the effort.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHowever, as he jumped up in delight to celebrate, fan favourite Merse’s jumper rode up his body, leaving his tummy exposed.Supporters found his cheeky gaffe brilliant though.Declan Rice reveals Arsenal’s set-piece coach told him to CROSS… before firing stunning free-kickMerse’s jumped slid up his body, delighting his fans at homeOne said: “Take off your shirt Mese, I know you want it, come on you Gunners!”Another declared: “Brilliant from Merson.”One noted: “Lol Merson’s belly as he jumps up to celebrate.”Another added: “What an epic reaction, iconic.”Following his jump, Merson had to plenty to say about Rice’s goal too.He boomed: “What a goal, it’s a phenomenal free kick, Rice Rice baby!Read More on The Sun“What a goal, honestly, the first one was good, this one is better!“He’s bent it, whipped it, beat Courtois from there, what a goal.”Arsenal ratings vs Real Madrid as Declan Rice’s free-kick thunderbolts earn him an ELEVEN out of 10BEND it like Beckham? More like bend it like Declan…It was a set-piece clinic from the Arsenal midfielder as he scored the first free-kicks of his career against Real Madrid – and the first player in Champions League history to score multiple direct free-kicks in the same knockout stage game.Thibaut Courtois was on hand to save Real Madrid in a fast paced first half as he pulled off a fine double save to deny a Rice header and a follow-up effort from Gabriel Martinelli.The deadlock was finally broken in the 58th minute as England star Rice whipped in a sensational free-kick.Rice then sent the Emirates into the stratosphere with as he added a second with an even better free-kick from the left side of the goal which he rifled into the top right corner.Mikel Merino then swept a devastating third into the bottom corner from a low cross to put the cherry on a remarkable night.Rice’s epic showing was enough to earn him an unprecedented ELEVEN in our player ratings.Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the rest of the Gunners… More

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      ‘Isn’t she a Liverpool fan?’ – Dua Lipa spotted celebrating Arsenal win over Real Madrid at Emirates to fans’ confusion

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      DUA LIPA was spotted celebrating Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid at the Emirates – to the confusion of fans. The singer joined the Gunners faithful in cheering on Declan Rice’s two stunning free-kicks as well as Mikel Merino’s late strike. Dua Lipa was spotted celebrating Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid at the EmiratesCredit: Premier SportsFans were surprised by her attendanceCredit: ESPNBut Dua – born in London – has shown her allegiance to Liverpool before – posing with Anfield legend Jamie Carragher. And her Grammy-award winning song “One Kiss” has become a staple of Liverpool matches – played before and after games. So it came as a shock to some when Dua was spotted celebrating Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final win from the Emirates stands. One fan said: “One week Liverpool one week Arsenal.”READ MORE ON ARSENALAnother asked: “Isn’t she a Liverpool supporter.”A third joked: “Liverpool fans sorry.”Despite Dua’s history with Liverpool – she has been known to support Arsenal – posing in Arsenal attire in 2023. And she is not the only one. Most read in FootballThe singer has an affiliation with Liverpool, pictured here with Jamie CarragherDua Lipa pictured in 2023 showing her support to ArsenalCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway is a Gooner while Kim Kardashian and her kids also support Arsenal. And YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI even has a box at the Emirates – meeting with Thierry Henry before the Madrid game. KSI was spotted going berserk after Rice’s free-kick heroics.Kim Kardashian is an Arsenal fanCredit: Instagram/@arsenalAnne Hathaway is also a GoonerCredit: Instagram @annehathawayKSI invited Thierry Henry into his box at the Emirates More

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      ‘Give me your right foot please’ – Crocked Arsenal star issues plea to Declan Rice in dressing room after stunning goals

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      DECLAN RICE had injured Arsenal team-mate Gabriel pleading to have his right foot following his pair of stunning free-kicks against Real Madrid. Rice scored two sensational set-pieces at the Emirates to help the Gunners to a 3-0 Champions League quarter-final first leg victory. Gabriel demanded he have Declan Rice’s right footCredit: https://x.com/now_arsenaIIt came after Rice’s two wonder free kicksCredit: https://x.com/now_arsenaIHis first beautifully curled around the wall past keeper Thibaut Courtois while the second rifled into the top corner. Mikel Merino put the game – and possibly the tie – to bed before the end but Rice rightly took all the spoils. And even crocked defender Gabriel – out for the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury – was left stunned. He told Rice: “Give me your right foot, please, please, please. Come here, Dec. Give me, give me. Unbelievable brother!” READ MORE Arsenal NEWSRice had only taken 12 free-kicks as a professional without scoring – but two came in one match. He said: “I don’t know whether it will ever sink in I’ve gone back to my phone then and it’s gone crazy. “To score my first free-kick in a game is a special one. And then when I got the second one. I just had the confidence. I’m speechless really.”I don’t think it’s going to hit me, what I’ve done tonight. It’s a historic night.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSArsenal now travel to the Spanish capital next Wednesday in the return tie with a healthy lead thanks to talisman Rice. Manager Mikel Arteta said: “Declan’s been very determined because we have said in the last few months that we have not scored a direct free-kick in three-and-half years.Declan Rice reveals Arsenal’s set-piece coach told him to CROSS… before firing stunning free-kick“So, to score two goals in 12 minutes of that magnitude and of that quality from the same player, a player that has never scored a free-kick before in his career, what are the odds?“This night was all about two factors; one is the atmosphere that we created 15 minutes before kick-off with something I haven’t seen before. “And then the magic, the individual moments that decide all matches. And the first two goals from Declan sums up the night.”Mikel Arteta hailed Rice after his free-kick heroicsCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Best striker at our club’ – Man Utd fans in meltdown over Chido Obi’s solo goal for U21s team

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were in meltdown after Chido Obi’s wondergoal for the Under-21s.Obi, 17, joined the United academy from Arsenal last summer. Chido Obi scored a superb solo goal for Manchester United’s Under-21sObi has made three Premier League appearances this term aged 17Credit: AlamyAnd he has certainly impressed his new supporters in his debut campaign with the club. So much so that the teenager has already broken into Ruben Amorim’s first team this season. Obi came off the bench against Tottenham, Everton and Leicester in the Premier League – and Fulham in the FA Cup. But he was back in Premier League 2 action for the U21s on Monday.READ MORE ON MAN UTDObi scored twice in the thrilling 3-3 draw against Nottingham Forest to take his tally across the Premier League 2, FA Youth Cup and U18 Premier League to 14 in 13 games.His first goal saw him turn home from close range.But it was his second effort that put United’s youngsters 3-1 up that caught the eye. Obi received the ball with his back to goal on the halfway line with a centre-back pressing into him. Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordHe spun past the defender and sprinted towards the Forest goal. Then when surrounded by a rabble of Forest defenders, he twisted past between two.New Man Utd signing arrives at Old Trafford for first time since transfer… only to see horror show against TottenhamAnd Obi rounded off the superb solo effort by unleashing a low strike into the bottom corner. It didn’t take long for United fans to flood social media with comments in awe of the goal. One said: “We made the right decision snatching him from Arsenal. Serious talent.”Another wrote: “That is absolutely ridiculous, abnormally good. U21 football or not.”A third added: “This is a ridiculous goal.”A fourth commented: “Simply too good for that level.”And a since-deleted tweet labelled Obi the “best striker at the club”. United’s first-team forwards have struggled in front of goal this term.Read More on The SunRasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee both have three goals apiece in the Premier League in 2024-25. And while Obi is yet to get on the scoresheet, goals like his U21s strike mean it surely won’t be long before he finds the net for the Amorim. Obi picked up the ball near the halfway lineHe drove towards the box, turned past defenders and found the corner More