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      James Maddison’s now-deleted tweet about Gareth Bale resurfaces as he is interviewed by Spurs legend on TNT Sports

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      JAMES MADDISON’S now-deleted tweets about Gareth Bale have resurfaced after he was interviewed by the Welshman.The Tottenham star spoke to Bale ahead of the Europa League final in Bilbao.James Maddison was interviewed by Gareth Bale on TNT SportsCredit: TNT SPORTSMaddison once tweeted this about BaleCredit: xHe has since deleted the anti-Spurs postsCredit: xThe pair were pitchside before the game as Maddison was unable to play due to injury.Maddison, 28, and Bale made up part of the panel on TNT Sports’ coverage before the match.As the two discussed the match, Maddison’s now-deleted tweets about the five-time Champions League winner resurfaced on social media.The then-16-year-old posted about not liking Tottenham and claimed Jack Wilshere was better than Bale.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe first tweet from 2012 read: “I hate Gareth Bale with a passion, calm down you monkey, [Jack] Wilshere is 10x better than you chimpanzee.”And in another, from March 2013, Maddison posted: “Hope Luis Suarez destroys Tottenham today, don’t like Spurs!”Especially that monkey everyone’s on about!”Maddison deleted the tweets ahead of his £40million transfer from Leicester City to Tottenham in 2023.Most read in Europa LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHe was a part of the Coventry youth system when he made the posts.They have been deleted and can not be seen on his account, along with every other tweet before 2019.Man Utd & Spurs supporters party all day in Bilbao’s fan zones ahead of Europa League finalMAN UTD VS TOTTENHAM – EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVELatest betting odds, offers and predictions Fans have seen the funny side of the encounter as they reacted on social media.One posted: “Getting Gareth bale and James Maddison together is proper funny.”A second wrote: “Maddison standing next to Bale rn haha.”A third commented: “Maddison next to Bale in the studio…….awkward.”A fourth said: “Maddison standing next to Bale, must be awkward after those tweets.”Another added: “So awks.”Meanwhile, Tottenham’s trophy parade plans have been revealed before the final against Manchester United. More

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      Premier League target Florian Wirtz went viral for Cole Palmer ‘chippy chips’ moment by revealing bizarre favourite food

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      FLORIAN WIRTZ’S future is in the melting pot – as Liverpool hover for the Bayer Leverkusen attacker.But the German is already rivalling one Premier League icon in a tasty manner he never expected.Florian Wirtz sprung to online fame with his verdict on spudsCredit: GettyChelsea’s Cole Palmer became a viral hit for a similar reasonCredit: GettyWirtz and Cole Palmer both went viral over their eating habits.And despite their silky skills on the pitch, it’s the way the two exciting talents kept it simple online that caught the eye.Chelsea hero Palmer sent his appeal with fans soaring after a quirky “chippy chips” line when revealing his favourite post-match meals.And Wirtz, 22, arguably surpassed that with his studious efforts while listing his top-ten foods.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Bayern Munich target outlined his preferences with the confidence of a food critic.But like Palmer, it was one stunning assessment in particular that earned him TikTok fame.Wirtz said: “Normal potatoes… I would say are No1.”That succinct statement contrasted with Palmer’s more detailed analysis when the England playmaker listed his faves to the BBC.Most read in FootballWirtz likes to keep it simple with his eatingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe 23-year-old said: “Salt and pepper chicken, rice, not salt and pepper chips. Too much that.”You know chippy chips? They have to be them chips, or you don’t get them. Curry sauce, noodles.” Chelsea star Cole Palmer admits he threw up in the pool on holiday and got his hand stuck in a Pringles tubePalmer topped it all off with a satisfied nod to his interviewer.And he later posted a photo of his Panenka penalty against Tottenham last December with the caption “Chippy chips”.But Wirtz’s puff piece for potatoes eclipsed Palmer’s hip chip clip.The video became one of Germany’s biggest memes, as fans covered his face in potato images, while it was also used on summer dance tracks.  However, Wirtz is far from amused – even if some supporters might think his reaction suggests he’s got a skin thinner than a potato’s.He told Kicker: “I don’t find it entertaining that I have become one of Germany’s biggest meme. “Especially those who know me – and myself – don’t understand why that blew up.”However, Wirtz did add: “People made fun of the way I said it but it’s not a bad thing.”I don’t regret saying plain potatoes are my favorite. But it gets to a point where it’s not funny any more.”  Read More on The SunIt comes as Manchester City decided the reported cost of signing Wirtz was also not a laughing matter.The 29-cap star could fetch a package of around £252milion in transfer fee and salary. More

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      Emotional Leicester fans say ‘delete this’ as club share pics of Jamie Vardy packing his things into a cardboard box

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      LEICESTER fans want the club’s social media admin to stop reminding everyone that Jamie Vardy is leaving.Pictures and touching footage showed Vardy’s final days of being a Leicester player this week.Leicester posted behind-the-scenes pictures of Jamie Vardy’s final days at SeagraveVardy carried cardboard boxes after playing his game on SundayVardy scored his 200th Leicester goal before waving goodbye to Leicester fans at the King Power StadiumThe final Vardy Party got off to the perfect start when the club’s greatest ever player scored his 200th goal in in his 500th game.The Foxes beat Ipswich Town 2-0 in Vardy’s final home game after 13 incredible years at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.And that marked the final time the Premier League legend, 38, pulled on his blue No9 shirt.Rather than finish with an away game at Bournemouth on the final day, Vardy wanted to go out in front of his own fans.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd now, after a loud send off, with trophies, banners and chants, Leciester have shared clips of Vardy’s final days behind the scenes.The footage begins with Vardy at home on Sunday morning, with his young daughter telling him “to score a goal”.He hugged hundreds of staff members, sipped a cold one in the changing room after the game and kissed wife Rebekah before waving to the fans. Leicester’s X page has since posted pictures of Vardy walking through a back-stage corridor in a tracksuit with cardboard boxes on Wednesday.Most read in FootballThe Foxes forward joined Leicester 13 years ago but will leave at the end of the seasonCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe post read: “One last day at Seagrave for Vards 😔”And Leicester fans haven’t taken the sad reminder well, with one writing: “Please delete this”.Rebekah Vardy throws husband Jamie a surprise party as he leaves Leicester CityWhile a second said: “Are you trying to make us even more depressed 😐.”A third added: “Let us have the memories of Sunday. This is heartbreaking.”The club hosted a lavish huge surprise party Vardy’s honour on Monday night, with the bar tab hitting the thousands.Vardy won the FA Cup in 2021 but is best remembered for the Foxes’ 5,000-1 Premier League title triumph.The 26-capped England stirker has been linked with a free move to Crystal Palace. More

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      Meet the stunning Europa League Wags cheering on Man Utd & Tottenham… from a glam doctor to Molly-Mae’s bestie

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      WITH 80,000 fans heading to Bilbao and millions more glued to TV sets, the Europa League final is one of the biggest sporting events of the year.And there’s plenty at stake as Tottenham face off against Manchester United tonight in the much anticipated match.Famous WAG Fern Hawkins is married to Harry MaguireCredit: GettyMan Utd’s Diogo Dalot proposed to his stunning girlfriend Claudia Pinto LopesCredit: Instagram / @diogodalotThe winning team could receive up to £54.4million and will earn a place in the Champions League for next season.It’s a dream ticket for the victorious team, and they’ll be cheered on all the way by their glamorous wives and girlfriends.The supporting stars are a talented bunch themselves and have proved to be true keepers in the lads’ lives. BETTING OFFER – GET EITHER TEAM TO WIN THE EUROPA LEAGUE AT 40/1READ MORE SPORT We take a look at some of the stunning Manchester United and Spurs WAGs who might make you take your eye off the ball – from a star philanthropist to the daughter of a mayor.MANCHESTER UNITEDClaudia Pinto and Diogo Dalot The couple have been dating since 2020Credit: Instagram/ClaudiaspintolopesClaudia posts her lavish WAG lifestyle on her social mediaCredit: Instagram/laudiaspintolopesClaudia Pinto, 25, is engaged to Portugese full-back Diogo Dalot, 26, and they have a one-year-old daughter. The pair, who have been dating since 2020, regularly post loved-up snaps on social media. Claudia joined Dalot in Italy when he spent a year with AC Milan during 2020.Most read in FootballEarlier this month she posted snaps from her glamorous hen party online. The WAG appears to live the life of luxury and keeps fans up to date with her regular outfit and make-up Instagram posts. Fern Hawkins and Harry MaguireFern and Harry tied the knot in 2022Credit: InstagramFern now owns her own businessCredit: InstagramHarry Maguire slow dances with wife Fern Hawkins at lavish wedding Science graduate and former physiotherapist Fern has been married to Harry since 2022 but they met when they were just 18 years old. The pair have two daughters, Lillie Saint Maguire, six, and Piper Rose, four. Last year entrepreneur Fern decided to open her own florist. She targeted the celebrity party market and even named her business venture after her daughters – The Saint Rose Floristry. Loyal Fern, 30, previously spoke out in support of her husband, 32, after he was arrested in Mykonos following a drunken bust-up outside a nightclub in August 2020.She slammed “lying” Greek cops for trying to ruin the Man United defender’s “reputation”. Melanie Kamayou and Andre Onana Melanie Kamayou is a pharmacist doctorCredit: instagram @ melaniekamayouMelanie first started dating Andre in 2019Credit: instagram @ melaniekamayouMelanie Kamayou, 29, is a pharmacist doctor and businesswoman, acting as co-chair of the Andre Onana Foundation. Melanie and goalkeeper Andre Onana, 29, married in 2023 after first being spotted together in 2019. She was left devastated after being robbed of her £62,000 Hermes Birkin bag and a Rolex watch outside a restaurant in Alderley Edge, Cheshire earlier this year. The pair still look loved-up and support each other on and off the pitch, with Melanie travelling across four different countries to watch Onana play.The social media star and model has been in the stands supporting Onana at Ajax in the Netherlands, Inter Milan in Italy, Manchester United and away on international duty for Cameroon.Anouska Santos and Luke ShawAnouska Santos is close friends with Love Island star Molly-MaeCredit: Getty ImagesThe pair typically keep their relationship privateCredit: Instagram @anouskasantosAnouska Santos, 28, owns an accessories brand, Treats Studios, and is good friends with influencer and former Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague. While Anouska is a familiar face among the Premier League WAGs, she and boyfriend Luke Shaw keep a very private relationship but have been posting together on social media since 2017. The pair have three children – a boy, four, and two girls, one and two. Anouska recently jetted to Germany to support England star Luke, 29, and fans were quick to compliment her flawless outfit. Maja Nilsson and Victor Lindelof Maja has been dubbed the Premier League’s hottest WAGCredit: Instagram/majanilssonlindelofMaja is a popular Instagram modelCredit: Instagram/majanilssonlindelofThe pair got married in 2018Credit: Instagram/majanilssonlindelofMaja Nilsson, 25, and Swedish defender Victor Lindelof, 30, tied the knot in 2018 and Maja has since been dubbed the Premier League’s hottest Wag, with fans calling her the “finest of the finest”. Maja is a keen influencer and fashion entrepreneur, with more than 250,000 followers on Instagram.She recently starred on the cover of a glossy magazine and showed off her flawless bump as she is currently pregnant with the pair’s third child. Sadly the family experienced a horrific break-in during 2022 and Maja was forced to lock herself and her children in a room after intruders broke into their home. Anna Mariana and Casemiro Anna has two children with her football crazy husbandCredit: Instagram/annamarianacasemiroAnna Mariana is a makeup artistCredit: Instagram/annamarianacasemiroCasemiro plays for Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyAnna Mariana Casemiro, 35, is a Brazilian makeup artist and shares two children with the United midfielder. It was rumoured in 2023 that Casemiro had been cheating on his wife for years, but Anna hit back on social media. She said: “Oh man, really? Best to investigate your sources first, I just look around and know it’s not him.”The pair got together in 2011 and tied the knot three years later.Anna made headlines last year for defending her husband on Instagram after his performance during a clash against Liverpool was criticised. She swiftly posted a picture of Casemiro’s trophy cabinet – reminding fans of his talents. Ana Pinho and Bruno Fernandes Ana Pinho and United captain Bruno Fernandes met when they were teensCredit: Instagram/anaapinho_Ana stuns fans in her bikiniCredit: Instagram/anaapinho_Ana and United captain Bruno, both 30, are childhood sweethearts and got together at just 17 years old. Bruno has since revealed that Ana used to pay for the pair’s dates as he was broke as a teenager. He wrote online: “Ana has been with me on this ride since we were 16, 17, 18 years old.“We met as teenagers, and when we first started dating, I wasn’t making any money as a footballer, and she had a nice job working as a futsal referee on the weekends.”The couple met in their hometown of Boavista and they share a daughter, seven, and a son, four.Sabrina Kvist Jensen and Christian EriksenThe loved up couple at the 2023 Laureus World Sport AwardsCredit: GettyChristian Eriksen and Sabrina Kvist Jensen with their son AlfieCredit: chriseriksen8/InstagramTrained hairdresser Sabrina has been in a relationship with midfielder Christian since 2016 and they have a young son called Alfie. Sabrina worked for a clothing company when they first moved to the UK. The Danish couple prefer to keep a low profile, but Christian has previously spoken out about how tricky life on the go is for his girlfriend. He said: “You have to learn how to cope physically and mentally, but I can handle the pressure and the demands because I live seven days a week for my job.“That is very tough for my girlfriend. Of course, I would like to go out in the city with her and friends, but it just doesn’t fit in with playing in England.”In June 2021, Christian collapsed on the pitch after suffering a cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 game against Finland. Distraught Sabrina thought he had died and leapt over the barriers to run to his side. She was comforted by Leicester City’s Kaspar Schmeichel who made a beeline for her.Kaspar’s dad Peter said: “He said that Christian is breathing. She actually thought that he’d passed away, and just to confirm that (he was breathing) he went back to be absolutely sure that he wasn’t saying anything that was out of order.”Eva Garcia and Alejandro GarnachoEve is a Spanish influencerCredit: Instagram/evagarciaThe pair have a young son togetherCredit: GettyPopular influencer Eva, 20, has over 600,000 followers on Instagram and has been with Argentinian winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, since 2021. The pair are both from Spain and share a young son, Enzo, and Eva is also a co-owner of a jewellery store. Rumours flew when Eva allegedly unfollowed her partner on Instagram last year after she gave birth, but the pair have recently been posting snaps of their happy family. TOTTENHAM HOTSPURSKennedy Alexa and James Maddison Kennedy is a supportive girlfriend of the star footballerCredit: instagram @kennedyalexaKennedy is a modelCredit: InstagramKennedy and James have been together for five yearsCredit: InstagramKennedy, 30, and Spurs midfielder James, 28, are parents to three young children and have been together for five years. The English-American model has a keen fan base with whom she regularly shares stunning outfit posts on social media. The pair went public with their relationship in 2020 but tend to keep it on the down-low. Kennedy gave birth to twins in 2023 and was later championed by mums online for showing off her stretch marks. Mackenzie Medlock and Lucas Bergvall Mackenzie Medlock and Lucas Bergvall on the model’s InstagramCredit: Instagram/mackenzie.medlockThe Swedish influencer is new to the public eyeCredit: Instagram/mackenzie.medlockSwedish social media influencer Mackenzie has over 20,000 followers on Instagram and loves sharing their luxe lifestyle on social media.The teen couple are fairly new to the public eye and Mackenzie had to turn off comments on her Instagram last year, after Barcelona fans got angry due to Lucas turning down the Catalan club.Lucas, 19, plays as a midfielder for Spurs. Karen Romero and Cristian Romero Cristian and Karen Romero with their sonCredit: Instagram @cutiromero2The pair met in 2018Karen, 25, is from Argentina and has worked as a human resources manager. Unlike other WAGs, her social media is private. She met Argentinian centre-back Cristian Romero, 27, in 2018 and they have two children, Lucy and Valentino. Cristian shared an adorable video in 2023 which showed him jokingly teaching his young son football, with fans going wild for the rare glimpse at their family life. Ioana Stan and Radu DragusinIoana and Radu have been dating since 2020Credit: Instagram/ioanastan_Ioana Stan sharing her fashion look onlineCredit: Instagram/ioanastan_Radu Dragusin of Tottenham HotspurCredit: GettyArchitecture student Ioana regularly shares romantic snaps online with her footballer boyfriend Radu Dragusin, 23. She too is from Romania and is the daughter of Gabriel Stan, the former deputy mayor of Constanta in the country. The pair have reportedly been dating since 2020, and Ioana has moved to England with Radu while he plays for the north London club.Indira Ampiot and Mathy Tel Fans have gone crazy for the French pair’s relationshipCredit: Instagram/indira.ampiotIndira is a beauty pageant queenCredit: GettyMathys Tel of Tottenham Hotspur in action in MayCredit: GettyFrench beauty queen Indira, 20, has been dating 19-year-old forward Mathys Tel, 20, since December 2024. Indira was crowned Miss France in 2023 and went on to compete in Miss Universe the following year. Read More on The SunShe also has a degree in communications and the blossoming love story has caught the attention of fans online. Mathys Tel is also from France and is on loan from Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. He plays for the French U21 national team.  More

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      England and Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins marries long-term partner Ellie after getting engaged at Lake Como

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      OLLIE WATKINS has wed long-term partner Ellie  – ten months after the most romantic of proposals.The England and Aston Villa striker, 29, got engaged to the 28-year-old at Italy’s Lake Como last July.The newly weds have one son, Marley, and a daughter, Amara MayOllie Watkins proposed to Ellie Alderson at Lake ComoCredit: @olliewatkins/InstagramThe couple live in Birmingham after dating since 2018Credit: Instagram @ellsaldersonEllie shared that perfect moment on Instagram – as the footballer went down on one knee on a scenic balcony bedecked in snow-like flowers, with the couple also wearing white.Now they have announced their marriage on social media too – six days before Villa end their season with Sunday’s Premier League trip to Manchester United.Ellie posted: “Legally Mrs Watkins” – with emojis of a white heart and a house.Again the couple, who have two children, went for a classic look.REASD MORE IN FOOTBALLEllie chose a lacy white dress, while her partner went for a classic black-suit look, without adding a traditional tie.As congratulations flowed in, one message came from a club and country team-mate of Watkins.Emerging star Morgan Rodgers added a red-heart emoji below Ellie’s post.Her photo attracted nearly 44,000 Instagram likes within just three hours.Most read in FootballResponses from well-wishers included: “Just so beautiful”… “Your dress is amazing”… and “So stunning”.One fan did put: “Could have waited until the end of the season.” The couple went to the pitch as Watkins acknowledged fans after Villa’s final home game of the season, Friday’s 2-0 win over TottenhamCredit: PAEllie has posted many glam images on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @ellsaldersonBut that was in good spirits too as he added: “Only joking – congrats, record breaker.”The newly-weds began dating in 2018 and have set up home in Birmingham.Ellie’s twin sister Sofie often shares pictures of them on Instagram.Their first child, daughter Amara May was born on September 15 2021.And their second kid, son Marley, arrived on April 17 two years later.The couple proudly showed on social media the moment Amara met her little brother for the first time.Read More on The SunNow the couple have had their own big day.And not surprisingly. they look as blissful in their marriage snap as they do in just about all their pics together.Watkins has won 18 England caps since joining Villa in 2020Credit: AlamyEllie’s engagement ring was on display on hols before they wedCredit: Instagram / @ellsalderson More

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      ‘Most beautiful woman’ – Dele Alli’s girlfriend Cindy sets pulses racing in barely-there bikini leaving fans stunned

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      DELE ALLI’s recent move to Como has sparked his relationship with Cindy Kimberly back into the spotlight. Dele, who was signed by the Italian club in January following a successful trial, has only played eight minutes with the Cesc Fabregas-led side – but has seen his relationship with Cindy blossom.Dele Alli and Cindy Kimberly have enjoyed a fruitful relationship so farCredit: InstagramKimberly has teased the release of her new swimwear on her InstagramCredit: LOBAKimberly crafted the brand LOBAwomanCredit: LOBAKimberly has a strong presence on InstagramCredit: LOBAThe pair have been dating since June 2022.Cindy, who currently works as a model and influencer and is signed to Uno models, has sent fans of her work into a frenzy with her recent Instagram post. The 26-year-old with Spanish-Indonesian descent posed in a bikini as she promoted her new line of swimwear for her clothing brand LOBAwoman – which is the Spanish term for she-wolf.Cindy, who boasts a whopping 7.1MILLION followers on Instagram, donned a brown set for a collection of photos. READ MORE IN SPORT”Our first swim comes out tuesday 🐚 @lobawoman,” she captioned the reel of six-snaps. Fans seemed to be in awe of the release as they they flooded to the comments section to shower her with compliments.One wrote: “Girlll I’m so proud of u over 5 years I have followed u and see u grow!!!”Another said: “She’s just so beautiful I wanna be you when I grow up gosh.Most read in SportA third wrote: “You always make my day.” Another posted: “My jaw dropped to oblivion.”And a fifth shared: “What a preciousness pleaseeeee.”The brown set has been shown to her millions of followersCredit: LOBACindy showed revealing snapsCredit: LOBACindy’s photos were met with thousands of comments and likesCredit: LOBACindy has been in regular attendance at Como gamesCredit: Instagram / wolfiecindyDele and Cindy have matching tattoo’s as their relationship continues to blossomCindy’s photos amassed over 92,000 likes in the space of a couple of hours. The LOBAwoman brand has grown since it debuted exclusively online at REVOLVE.COM on May 2023, with the Instagram account growing to over 73k thanks to Cindy’s reach. The multi-tasked individual has been seen featured alongside Dele at Como games also stunning on the Italian shores. More

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      Gary Lineker returns to BBC for first time since post likening supporters of Israel to rats as host fronts FA Cup final

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      GARY Lineker has returned to the BBC for the first time since being accused of sharing a “anti-Semitic” post.The outgoing Match of the Day host sparked fury over the Instagram upload, which has since been deleted.Lineker has returned to the BBC for the first time since his postCredit: GettyHe presented coverage of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace from Wembley todayLineker has “apologised unreservedly” after sharing the pro-Gaza video that likened supporters of Israel to rats.A rat has been used as an anti-Semitic insult referring to language used by Nazi Germany to characterise Jewish people.The rat accompanied footage of a Canadian-Palestinian lawyer attacking the war in Gaza with the caption “Zionism explained in two minutes.”In a statement, Lineker said: “On Instagram I reposted material which I have since learned contained offensive references.”I very much regret these references.”I would never knowingly share anything antisemitic. It goes against everything I believe in.”The post was removed as soon as I became aware of the issue.”Whilst I strongly believe in the importance of speaking out on humanitarian issues, including the tragedy unfolding in Gaza, I also know that how we do so matters.Most read in Football”I take full responsibility for this mistake. That image does not reflect my views.”It was an error on my part for which I apologise unreservedly.”Gary Lineker gets a grilling over Maradonna’s infamous hand of God goal in hilarious new The Assembly teaserLast November Lineker announced he would be stepping down from presenting Match Of The Day.The former England and Barcelona striker will make his final appearance on the highlights show on May 25.But he will still host World Cup and FA Cup coverage.And Lineker returned to TV screens this afternoon for the first time since the row erupted.He presented coverage of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace from Wembley.Lineker appeared alongside Wayne Rooney.But a source said: “He is hosting the Cup final this weekend but beyond that we don’t know at this stage.”Staff are annoyed with him after this week — and he is annoyed with himself too.”This comes after the director general of the BBC said people need to follow the broadcaster’s social media rules when asked about the row involving the Lineker post.Tim Davie, after giving a wide-ranging speech, speaking of trust, disinformation and impartiality, was asked if Lineker had broken the BBC’s rules.Speaking at The Lowry arts centre in Salford, Mr Davie said: “The BBC’s reputation is held by everyone and when someone makes a mistake, it costs us.”And I think we absolutely need people to be the exemplars of BBC values and follow our social media policies, simple as that.”Lineker’s agent told the BBC the presenter immediately deleted the post when he learned about the image’s symbolism, which he had previously not appreciated.Meanwhile, earlier this week Lineker fired savage digs at the new BBC boss as the ex-footballer revealed why he left Match of the Day.The TV veteran slammed BBC’s new director of sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, claiming he “has no TV experience” in a brutal interview with The Telegraph.Lineker, 64, warned the BBC not to tamper too much with the iconic show, saying: “He has his reasons, he wants to change Match of the Day a bit.”Ultimately, I don’t think they will, because I don’t see how you move a highlights show away from being about highlights.”Lineker presented Match of the Day for a staggering 26 years.However, the 64-year-old claims that much has changed since the new BBC boss took charge last year.”I think he wants more journalists – he has come from that background,” Gary added.In March 2023 Lineker was temporarily suspended from the BBC after an impartiality row over comments he made criticising the then-government’s new asylum policy.He was also among 500 other high-profile figures who signed an open letter in February urging the BBC, to re-broadcast a documentary, Gaza: How To Survive A War Zone, to BBC iPlayer.But the legendary footballer has vowed to steer clear of entering the world of politics when he does end his punditry career in 2026.He said previously: “I won’t get involved in politics, I never really have.”Apart from the Brexit vote, because I did a lot of research on that and decided, ‘This could be worse than we think’.”I never back a government. I might criticise Sir Keir Starmer on Israel. But nobody knows my politics.”Read More on The SunLineker is the co-founder of Goalhanger Podcasts, makers of the popular The Rest Is History series and its spin-offs about politics, football, entertainment and money.He is being replaced as Match of the Day host by Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman next season. More

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      Lando Norris to boycott social media after being subjected to fresh abuse as F1 star falls behind Oscar Piastri

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      LANDO NORRIS has boycotted social media after falling behind McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in the F1 title race.Despite Norris’ pre-season billing as the Championship favourite, the McLaren star has been outdone by the Aussie’s momentum in the opening six races of the season.Lando Norris has faced a torrent of abuse and is ditching social mediaCredit: AlamyAnd Norris has been subject to fresh hate and abuse since falling 16 points behind Piastri, who – despite playing second fiddle to the Brit last year – is the new bookie’s favourite.Speaking to reporters including SunSport in the McLaren motorhome at Imola, Norris opened up about his online detox ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this Sunday.The 25-year-old admitted: “I’ve not been on social media for a few weeks now. It’s not something I enjoy. I don’t need to be on it.”It’s my life and I can do what I like. I enjoy not going on my phone as much as I used to. I still text my friends.READ MORE F1 NEWS“But I see social media as a waste of my time and energy. I don’t need it or want it. I don’t find it interesting.“I’ve got more time to do things that I want to do, I play golf and train and want to be productive.”Norris didn’t clarify on his reasons why, but the Brit has been at the receiving end of unnecessary trolling from sections of fans in recent weeks.Of course, it’s still too early to write any driver off with 16 more races up for grabs, but the feeling in the Norris camp seems somewhat bleak going into the European triple header.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSDespite sitting second, Norris also revealed he feels “unhappy” with how his MCL39 feels and isn’t bothered about the current standings.Asked if he was thinking about the title, Norris said: “No, is the answer.Max Verstappen and Lando Norris open up on F1 rivalry after controversial clashes“I don’t care about it and won’t think about it. It is easy for things to change.“Oscar has done a good job. But a lot of it is just focusing on myself.“He’s just another competitor. Another guy, he’s just dressed in the same colours.“It’s been clear that there have been differences from last year in how the car works, how it acts, and how I’m able to get lap time out of it and perform.“I’m obviously not happy at the moment, but we will see with the upgrades this week.”Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton, 40, unfollowed everyone on Instagram, including all of his Ferrari team, in the days after his played-down radio spat with team strategists in Miami last time out.On this, Norris added: “Lewis can do what he wants, good for him.”Read More on The SunThe Brit’s first season since leaving Mercedes has been a big let down so far, as the Scuderia were meant to be challenging for the title after finishing second in the Constructors race last season.Instead, Andrea Stella’s team linger a staggering 152 points behind leaders McLaren, while Hamilton sits 90 points adrift of Piastri and behind both Silver Arrow drivers in seventh. More