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      Rio Ferdinand QUITTING TNT Sports after 10 years as Man Utd icon releases emotional statement about ‘difficult decision’

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      RIO Ferdinand has announced he is quitting his pundit role with TNT Sports.Former Manchester United and England defender Ferdinand, 46, has been one of the faces of the channel since joining its predecessor BT Sport in 2015.Rio Ferdinand has announced he’s quitting TNT Sports after ten yearsFerdinand has become a popular pundit since ending his playing career in 2015Ferdinand has acted as both a pundit and co-commentator for domestic and European football, including last week’s Europa League Final between United and Spurs in Bilbao.But the ex-Three Lions skipper will step away from the TNT microphone after Saturday’s Champions League Final between Inter Milan and PSG in Munich.Ferdinand explained in a lengthy social media post: “After 10 incredible years. I have made the difficult decision to step away from TNT Sports after the Champions League final.“Since retiring from football it has been a privilege talking about the game I love for a decade for sports fans watching on BT Sports and TNT Sports.READ MORE ON MAN UTD“I want to acknowledge the tremendous support from the team behind the scenes, whose hard work often goes unseen, but has been essential to our success. “To everyone at TNT Sports, we have a brilliant end to the season to look forward to on Saturday, and for now all focus will be on what I think could go down as one of the great European finals.“The network continues to thrive with more rights than ever, and I look forward to following its progress and the exciting future that lies ahead. “Lastly, I would like to thank my family and my management company New Era for their ongoing support. Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford“They have supported me to travel all over the Europe following the best players and watching the best matches. For a football fan like me, it’s been a dream come true. “As I turn the page to the next chapter. I carry with me countless memories.Rio Ferdinand calls out Roy Keane and Gary Neville’s takes on Man Utd vs Man City “I’m excited about what the future holds, spending more time with my family, focusing on Rio Ferdinand Presents and my other business interests.“I hope to stay connected with all of you in different capacities. Thank you once again for everything.”Sources at TNT suggested Ferdinand could return to the channel in the future, whether on a guest or permanent basis and that it was entirely his decision.The decision not to renew his deal allows Ferdinand to concentrate on his own online channels, which have become increasingly popular.Ferdinand was hospitalised after a health scare at the start of the monthFerdinand was recently off work after suffering from a health scare, forcing him to miss Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final second leg clash against Paris Saint-Germain.He was hospitalised with a serious virus, which he later called a “crazy illness” that left him vomiting.Ferdinand can now juggle his time better between family life and work commitments.Read More on The SunHe is married to wife Kate, who he shares two biological children with.The couple also raise three kids from Ferdinand’s first marriage to late partner Rebecca, who tragically died from cancer in 2015.Ferdinand is married to former Towie star Kate More

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      Sky Sports presenter chokes up on final appearance as he leaves after nearly 30 YEARS with much-loved show axed

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      SKY SPORTS presenter Rob Wotton choked up as he waved goodbye after nearly 30 YEARS with the TV channel. Wotton joined Sky in 1998 and helped present coverage across all sports.Rob Wotton choked up as he waved goodbye to Sky SportsWotton was with Sky for nearly 30 yearsHe also presented The Football Show – which aired every Monday – but has since been axed. Presenter Wotton fought back tears as he signed the show off and his career on Sky for the final time. He said: “It’s been an absolute pleasure. I came here in my 20s and I thought I was only coming for a couple of weeks. “And look, they haven’t been able to get rid of me. I keep turning up, maybe one day they’ll pay me!” READ MORE IN footballWotton presented The Football Show with Stephen Warnock and Sue Smith – who helped give Wotton a farewell send off.Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was known to be a big fan of the analysis show. The German especially enjoyed coverage from ex-official Dermot Gallagher – who would join for a section called ‘Ref Watch’.According to the Daily Mail, The Football Show cancellation has caused confusion and “dismay” among staff.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIt is claimed Sky chiefs want to attract a younger audience, with the broadcaster already doing away with various old-school elements in favour of YouTubers and influencers.Last year saw the end of the popular Fantasy Football League show after two years.Sky Sports – The Football Show – Guardiola Vs Klopp rivalryBut workers are thought to be “bewildered” by the latest item to fall victim, with Sky Sports currently undergoing a “restructure” that is seeing seven reporters and presenters leave.However, insiders told The Mail that “the changes are aimed at making them more agile and able to concentrate on breaking news stories across platforms.”While Gallagher’s Ref Watch will remain in a new format elsewhere. Wotton joined Sky in 1998He worked across all sports on Sky More

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      Sky Sports cut live TV broadcast and order presenters to evacuate studio during coverage of famous event

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      SKY SPORTS was forced to cut a live TV broadcast before ordering presenters to evacuate during studio coverage of the Indy 500.The dramatic moment occurred on Sunday as pundits discussed the latest edition of the famous US race.Sky Sports cut a live TV broadcast as the studio was evacuatedCredit: X @TomGaymorThe moment occurred during a dramatic Indy 500, with one star crashing into his own teamCredit: ReutersSpain’s Alex Palou extended his lead at the top of the leaderboard as he held on for victory against Sweden’s Marcus Ericsson.There was also a terrifying crash as rookie Robert Shwartzman ploughed into his own team “like a bowling ball” in the pit lane.But back at Sky Sports, where chiefs have just axed The Football Show, there was an equally tense moment in the studio.Presenter Tom Gaymor was among those affected when a fire alarm sounded.READ MORE IN SPORTIt forced him and guests to evacuate the studio during their live broadcast.And Sky Sports was forced to cut the coverage early as a result.But Gaymor assued fans that all was OK on social media.He declared: “I hope you all enjoyed that as much as we did.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“Thank you for all your kind messages and for tuning in. Had to come off air slightly early as we were being evacuated due to a fire alarm.”Fans reacted online, with one saying: “Great broadcast, even if it finished a bit abruptly.” Indy 500 driver ploughs into his pit crew and injures four team membersAnother joked: “Was it for Rossi?”The incident came several months after Sky Sports’ NFL studio was forced to evacuate due to a fire alarm in the middle of a playoff game.The moment occurred in the clash between the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens.Stadium clips had to be played as the studio went unmanned, with host Neil Reynolds revealing: “Fire alarm. Had to leave building for now.“Hope to be back with you soon. Never a dull moment in the playoffs.”After returning to the screen, Reynolds later joked: “We’re not letting no fire alarm beat us.” More

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      Sky Sports AXE popular long-running programme loved by Jurgen Klopp leaving staff ‘bewildered by the direction’

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      SKY SPORTS have reportedly left staff “bewildered” after axing a popular long-running programme which counted Jurgen Klopp among its fans.The Football Show was a weekly item taking place each Monday delivering an extensive look at the most recent matches.Sky Sports has axed popular item The Football ShowIt counted ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp among its fansCredit: ReutersHosted by Rob Wotton, it saw pundits Stephen Warnock and Sue Smith also give their thoughts on results, controversies and stand-out player performances.Former Liverpool manager Klopp was known to be a big fan, especially of ex-official Dermot Gallagher who would join for a section called ‘Ref Watch’.However, the Mail claims The Football Show has now been axed in a move that has caused confusion and “dismay” among staff.It’s believed chiefs are hoping to attract a younger audience, with the broadcaster already doing away with various old-school elements in favour of YouTubers and influencers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLast year saw the end of the popular Fantasy Football League show after two years.But workers are thought to be “bewildered” by the latest item to fall victim, with Sky Sports currently undergoing a “restructure” that is seeing seven reporters and presenters leave.However, insiders told The Mail that “the changes are aimed at making them more agile and able to concentrate on breaking news stories across platforms.”While Gallagher’s Ref Watch will remain in a new format elsewhere.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe end of The Football Show comes after Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville was banned from attending Nottingham Forest’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea.The former Manchester United star had been selected by Sky to commentate on the crunch final day battle.Roy Keane smirks live on TV before responding to Ruben Amorim’s claim that the ‘good days are coming’ for Man UtdBoth sides were able to still qualify for the Champions League.But Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was still fuming over Neville’s comments following his on-pitch clash with manager Nuno Espirito Santo after the disastrous 2-2 draw with Leicester.And Sky were forced into a revised production change, with coverage eventually coming from their HQ in Osterley rather than at Forest itself. More

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      Gary Neville trolled with masks and X-rated chant by Nottingham Forest fans after Sky Sports pundit banned from stadium

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      GARY NEVILLE was mocked by Nottingham Forest fans with masks and an X-rated chant following his City Ground ban.Forest refused to let the Sky Sport pundit cover Sunday’s Premier League finale against Chelsea.One Nottingham Forest fan posed this cheeky questionCredit: GettySupporters taunted Gary Neville over his stadium banCredit: Shutterstock EditorialNeville was banned after blasting a ‘scandalous’ incidentCredit: GettyThe club were unhappy at fierce criticism from the Manchester United legend in social media posts.Neville called the way Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis appeared to confront manager Nuno Espirito Santo on the pitch “scandalous”.The ex-England defender even urged Nuno to QUIT over the incident.However, Marinakis later insisted he had only being showing concern over his medical team’s handling of what turned out to be a serious injury for Taiwo Awoniyi.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLForest responded to Neville’s outburst by denying him accreditation this weekend.The club also asked Sky to change their commentary team – a move the broadcaster described as “unwelcome”.Nev’s colleague Roy Keane reacted by labelling his old outfit Forest “small-minded”.But it seems fans agree with their club – or at least they just couldn’t resist trolling Neville.Most read in FootballFans spoofed Sky Sports star NevilleCredit: Shutterstock EditorialBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSome wore masks of his face, while one supporter held up a poster with the famous “Where’s Wally?” image changed to “Where’s Gary?”Other masked fans spoofed Nev’s Sky role by holding up headphones.Taiwo Awoniyi seen for first time since horror injury as he receives hero’s welcome at Nottingham Forest vs ChelseaEx-Arsenal striker Alan Smith replaced Neville in Sky’s commentary team.But just ahead of kick-off, home supporters upped their venom by chanting “Gary Neville is a w*****”.The 50-year-old had earlier gone on social media to share his shock over his ban.Neville said: “I’ve dished out my fair share of criticism and praise in the last 14 years of doing this job and never come close to this unprecedented action. “Personally, I think it’s disappointing that a great club like Nottingham Forest have been reduced to making such a decision.”Whilst they have every right to choose who they let into their own stadium, it’s symptomatic of things that have happened over the last 12 months with the club.”Nev added that he wished Forest “all their best” for their bid to secure Champions League football.Read More on The SunBut instead Levi Colwill’s 50th-minute winner booked Chelsea’s place in Europe’s top club tournament.Forest had to settle for seventh place and a spot in the Conference League – still way above the pre-season expectations of almost every pundit.Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis sparked Neville’s social media outburst when he spoke to manager Nuno Espirito Santo on the pitchCredit: AFP More

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      Levi Colwill SWEARS in live Sky Sports interview as Chelsea ace hits out at pundits after Champions League qualification

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      LEVI COLWILL accidentally swore live on Sky Sports after securing Chelsea’s return to the Champions League.The centre-back’s second-half winner at Nottingham Forest sealed a fourth-place finish for Enzo Maresca’s Blues. Levi Colwill accidentally swore live on Sky SportsAnd Colwill said: “Everyone has been talking a lot of s*** about us this season.”The defender let out a smile before joining his Chelsea team-mates in celebrating their Champions League qualification. Colwill also said: “When I scored, I stayed calm because we still had more minutes to play but I stayed calm and helped the boys.”What I got taught in the academy is you have to fight. We try to get these clean sheets to win and that’s what we did today.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We had to win. We knew we had to win and that it wasn’t going to be a hard atmosphere but we did it.”This club deserves to be in the Champions League.”Chelsea were contending for the Premier League title before the wheels started to fall off after Christmas. And at one point, finishing in the top five and earning a spot in Europe’s elite was under threat. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThey started the day in fifth, but after Newcastle and Aston Villa were both beaten, Chelsea finished in fourth. Maresca said: “They grow a lot as a team and a player and they showed how good they are today.”I hope so, we brought this club where it has to be. We finished sixth last year and most of the time, they forget that.”The only thing I knew was when Man United scored their second one. They told me 2-0. We didn’t need the rest to drop points, we won.”Enzo Maresca leads the Chelsea celebrationsCredit: Getty More

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      Sports-mad Brits reveal the live events on their bucket lists – with World Cup Final at Wembley coming out top

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      SPORTS-MAD Brits have revealed the live events they’d put on their bucket list – and a World Cup Final at Wembley has come out tops.Over half of those quizzed for a poll say travelling to see a massive live sporting event is one of life’s biggest buzzes, with 36% planning a sports trip this year.Fans said that matches at Wembley are their favourite type of sporting eventCredit: GettyFootball fans revealed that they love being in the stands with their fellow sport loversCredit: GettyThe 100m race at the Olympics was another popular choice of sporting eventCredit: AFPTopping the dream list would be a FIFA World Cup Final at Wembley for just over a third.Close behind is an FA Cup Final at Wembley for three in ten, while one in four fancy standing trackside at the London Marathon, and one in five want to see British Grand Prix at Silverstone.Brits are also willing to travel across the pond – with almost a quarter ready to go long-haul to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics 100m Final.The glamorous Monaco Grand Prix, an American Football Super Bowl and a Champions League Final also made the cut for around 20 percent of those quizzed.Read More on SportsReasons for sports-tripping included seeing a favourite sportsman or woman, bonding with mates and family or simply soaking up the atmosphere.The poll was commissioned by luxury hotel chain Hyatt.Hyatt spokesman Michel Morauw said: “Sports-tripping is reaching fever pitch, and we’re increasingly seeing more travellers with a passion for building their holidays around watching live sporting events.” More

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      Why has Gary Neville been banned from Nottingham Forest for final day of Premier League season?

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      THE Premier League season will come to an end today, and it promises to be a thrilling day of action.The top and the bottom have already been finalised, with just the European spots still to play for.Nottingham Forest have the chance to cap off a stunning season wth Champions League footballCredit: PAFIVE teams remain in the hunt to join Liverpool and Arsenal in next season’s Champions League.Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Nottingham Forest all have a chance of qualifying for Europe’s elite competition on the final day.The standout game comes at the City Ground with Nuno Espírito Santo’s side hosting top-five rivals Chelsea.Forest need to BEAT the Blues to stand any chance of the Champions League, while a win for the London outfit would guarantee their spot.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSky Sports have the rights to broadcast the blockbuster clash, but one key figure has been banned from attending.Manchester United legend and commentator Gary Neville has been denied entry to the stadium – SunSport brings you the reason why.Why has Gary Neville been banned from Nottingham Forest?Neville has been banned from commentating at the City Ground for Forest’s Champions League decider against Chelsea this afternoon after the former England right-back slammed the club’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis.Two weeks ago, the Sky Sports figure criticised the Forest chief’s “absolutely scandalous” on-pitch row with boss Nuno in the final minutes of the 2-2 draw with Leicester on May 11.Most read in FootballMarinakis was furious that Forest’s medical staff did not recognise the extent of striker Taiwo Awoniyi’s injury when the Nigerian collided with a post.Awoniyi was subsequently placed in an induced coma after undergoing surgery for a ruptured intestine.When he saw the confrontation, Neville said: “What the Forest owner has just done on the pitch over at the City Ground is absolutely scandalous.”If I was Nuno, I’d be going and having a very strong word with him, because that is an absolute scandal.”He’s just qualified them for a European competition, and from where that club’s been, and to be remonstrated with on that pitch in front of the club’s fans is an absolute joke.”Neville later added on X: “Scandalous from that Forest owner. Nuno should go and negotiate his exit tonight with him! The Forest fans, players and manager do not deserve that.”Forest hit back, using the club’s social media accounts to implicitly accuse Neville of having pushed “fake news online”, adding: “Baseless and ill-informed outrage for the purposes of personal social media traction serves no one — least of all the injured player.’We call on these influential voices to show the same respect for player welfare that they often demand from others. Let concern come before commentary. “At Nottingham Forest, we believe the mental and physical well-being of our players and coaching staff must always take precedence — over media narratives, inflammatory judgements, and certainly over self-promotion.’Forest also insisted there had been no confrontation between Marinakis and the manager.Sky had Neville booked in for the co-commentary gig at the City Ground this afternoon.A spokesman for the channel said: “Sky Sports was subsequently informed by Nottingham Forest that Gary Neville would be denied accreditation to the match.”This was an unprecedented and unwelcome step.”As a result, Sky Sports has decided to revise its production plans and has taken the decision to present the game from Sky Studios in west London.” Read More on The SunNeville has chosen not to partake in Sky’s broadcast of the game at all after being prevented from co-commentating at the City Ground.It is expected he will be replaced, with Sky choosing to still work the match coverage from the ground, even though their show will now be presented from Osterley rather than Nottingham. More