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      Cole Palmer sends 10-word message over slump in form as Chelsea star struggles against Southampton

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      COLE PALMER has sent a ten-word message to fans after his struggles continued against Southampton.The Blues ran out 4-0 winners over the Premier League basement club at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening.Cole Palmer shared a 10-word statement after Chelsea’s win over SouthamptonCredit: RexThe midfielder drew another blank on the pitchCredit: ReutersEnzo Maresca’s side outclassed the Saints as Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, Levi Colwill and Marc Cucurella all scored.But is was yet another outing that drew a blank from Palmer as his form continues to falter.Palmer, 22, has failed to score or assist in any of his last seven outings in all competitions.He looked dejected at full-time following the win over Southampton despite the big win.READ MORE ON CHELSEAThe attacking midfielder has insisted that he “will be back” in a social media post after the match.He wrote: “Well done lads, +3. Don’t worry, I will be back.”Fans have backed Palmer to return to the scintillating form that he has previously shown.One posted: “Cold Palmer as always.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA second wrote: “He has been working hard and doing a lot of things correctly, the goals and assists will come soon.”A third commented: “He will be back as his best.”Enzo Maresca urges Chelsea fans to show trust after BlueCo protest A fourth said: “We really want to see Palmer back.”Another added: “You got this, Cole!”The dip comes despite Palmer becoming one of the most impressive players in the Premier League.Since joining Chelsea from Manchester City in the summer of 2023, he has scored 39 goals and added 21 assists.Maresca has insisted that Palmer’s slump is perfectly normal as players can not be on top form every game.He said: “It is quite easy. All of them, they went through some bad moments, it is normal.”You cannot expect every season or game, it is normal. He is a human being.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He misses goals, he misses some things, it is about how you react I was telling him it’s OK.”Despite Palmer’s recent struggles on the pitch, he is still the club’s top scorer and top assister in the Premier League this season.Chelsea ratings vs Southampton as Cole Palmer STILL can’t score or assist… and gets a horror grade More

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      Shocking moment Nigel Benn grabs Chris Eubank Jr by throat after boxer slaps Conor Benn in face with egg

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      NIGEL BENN saw red and grabbed Chris Eubank Jr by the throat after the IBO middleweight champion slapped his son with an EGG.The angry scene occurred in Tuesday’s ill-tempered face-off that saw Eubank smash an egg across Conor Benn’s face.Conor Benn’s dad Nigel was spotted grabbing Chris Eubank Jr by the throatBenn had to be restrained after being struck with an egg by EubankCredit: GettyPromoter Eddie Hearn was involved in the wild fracas on stage in North LondonCredit: GettyNigel was in the middle of the fracas and immediately grabbed Eubank by the neck as things got out of hand.Security guards managed to calm proceedings by pulling both boxers apart, with a furious Benn Jr needing three burly bouncers to restrain him.A video circulating on social media appeared to show Nigel walking behind the guards from his son’s side to confront Eubank.Dad Nigel, 61, grabbed Eubank by the throat and remonstrated with him before the pair faded into the background.READ MORE IN BOXINGPromoter Eddie Hearn summed up the general feeling around the incident by telling Sky Sports: “If you see Nigel Benn tonight, run!”Eubank claimed the stunt was in reference to Benn’s failed drug test from 2022.The first fight between the pair was called off after 28-year-old Benn’s positive sample for clomiphene.The WBC infamously suggested his failed test could have been related to an intake of eggs.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe born rivals went face-to-face for the first time since their grudge match got rescheduled for April 26 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Eubank later wrote on X: “Eggcellent. Apparently egg contamination was the reason for his two failed drugs tests.”Conor Benn pulled apart from Chris Eubank Jr after SLAP at Battle of Britain press conferenceNigel Benn is a former professional boxerCredit: GettyHearn even shoved Eubank’s promoter Ben Shalom during the chaos.A shaken-up Hearn addressed reporters once tempers had cooled in North London.But he added the fight would be “off” if Benn and Eubank ran into each other again tonight.Hearn said: “What’s happened now is the game has changed.”And if you do that, you have to live with the consequences of that.”We have to put provisions in place – put a lid on it – to make sure this doesn’t get out of control.”Earlier, Hearn and Eubank traded verbal barbs on a bad-tempered night in Manchester.Benn Jr was subsequently cleared and the UK Anti-Doping Agency-imposed provisional suspension was lifted in October last year.Nigel – who was nicknamed the Dark Destroyer during his heyday -endured a legendary rivalry with Eubank’s dad Chris Eubank Sr in the 90s.READ MORE SUN STORIESEubank Sr won their first fight and took Benn’s WBO middleweight title and the judges called a draw for their second bout.A third fight between Benn and Eubank never materialised, leaving their feud as one of the most memorable chapters in British boxing history. More

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      Albanian Laura Woods leaves fans in shock with revealing pink outfit as she looks ahead to Champions League last 16

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      GLAMOROUS presenter Eva Murati left fans shocked as she wore a striking pink outfit.The 29-year-old, dubbed the Albanian Laura Woods, has more than one million followers on Instagram.Eva Murati left fans shocked with a stunning pink dressCredit: Instagram / evamuratiEva is an Albanian sports presenterCredit: INSTAGRAM @evamuratiShe also works as a modelCredit: INSTAGRAM @evamuratiEva is the host of Champions League coverage for Tring TV.She has anchored the broadcaster’s coverage since 2017 and has been working as a presenter since the age of 18.But Eva is not just a presenter, also working as an actress and lingerie model – the latter career leading to her stunning fans in a silky red outfit for a special Valentine’s Day post.Although she isn’t just a pretty face after majoring in law at the University of Tirana.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLShe may even dip into the world of music in the future after revealing she loves to sing.Eva will once again be back on viewers’ screens as the knockout stages of the Champions League get underway next week.And in a social media post asking fans which clash they were most excited for she left many shocked.That is because she was seen wearing a striking bright pink dress.Most read in FootballReacting to the glamorous look, one fan said: “You are breathtaking.”A second said: “So beautiful.”A third added: “Always beautiful.”Other fans responded by actually answering the question, with one pointing out Paris Saint-Germain v Liverpool, a second highlighting the Madrid derby and another saying Benfica v Barcelona.Meet glam Champions League host Eva MuratiEva Murati presents Champions League action in AlbaniaCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiThe 29-year-old is always joined by an all-star panelCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva also works as a modelCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiThe Albanian star is a Juventus fan and recently met Fabio CannavaroCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva is a fans’ favourite on Champions League nightsCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva recently presented coverage of PSG’s win over BarcelonaCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiShe also hosts magazine show Sports WeekCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiThe popular star also works as a lingerie modelCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva has a huge following on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva building a huge fanbase across the globe thanks to her many talentsCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiThe presenter has nearly one million Instagram followersCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiShe has been presenting Champions League action since 2017Credit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva has also tried her hand at actingCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiWhile she would also like a go at singingCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiEva loves to share snaps from her holidaysCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamuratiDuring her time off she can be found on the beachCredit: INSTAGRAM / @evamurati More

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      Moise Kean health update issued by Fiorentina after former Premier League star collapsed on pitch in terrifying scenes

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      FIORENTINA have released an update on Moise Kean’s wellbeing after he collapsed on the pitch.The former Everton striker was rushed to hospital after being stretchered off against Hellas Verona.Moise Kean was stretchered off against Hellas VeronaCredit: GettyKean collapsed after a collision with two Hellas Verona playersCredit: X / ocwsportFiorentina has revealed he has been discharged from hospitalCredit: GettyKean, 24, fell to the ground in the second half after he was involved in a three-way collision with Verona duo Pawel Dawidowicz and Diego Coppola.Play was stopped as Kean received treatment as he had been hit in the head by Dawidowicz’s knee.The injury resulted in a big gash above his left eye.Kean tried to play on after being bandaged up but then collapsed moments after returning to the pitch.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThere was plenty of concern for the Italian as he was rushed to hospital.Fiorentina have since released an update on Kean with a statement on social media.It read: “ACF Fiorentina announces that Moise Kean was discharged from the Verona hospital during the night and returned to Florence.”The clinical and diagnostic tests carried out were all negative.”Most read in FootballTeam-mate and former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea reacted to the news with a praying emoji and purple heart.Fans have also reacted to the positive news on social media. Daniel Sturridge makes embarrassing blunder live on Sky Sports during Man City vs Liverpool as presenter corrects himDavid De Gea led well wishes to KeanCredit: AlamyOne posted: “Fantastic news. Get well soon Moise!”A second wrote: “This is good news.”A third commented: “At least one piece of good news.”A fourth said: “Support Moise Kean.”Another added: “That is such a relief to hear.”Reports in Italy said Kean was conscious during his trip to the hospital.He was replaced on the pitch by Nicolo Fagioli in the 67th minute.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe match ended 1-0 to Verona after an injury-time winner from Antoine Bernede.Kean has played for Fiorentina since last summer after completing a transfer from Juventus, scoring 19 goals in 30 games in all competitions. More

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      Moment Premier League club owner dresses as cowboy and parades around in hat in sarcastic jibe at rival

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      CRYSTAL PALACE co-owner John Textor was seen wearing a cowboy hat as he hit back at Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi following a bitter row.Leaked footage from a meeting of Ligue 1 owners revealed American Textor, who is the majority owner of Lyon, was called a “cowboy” by the PSG chief.Crystal Palace and Lyon owner John Textor was seen wearing a cowboy hat ahead of Lyon v PSGCredit: X / OLIt comes after PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi called him a cowboy during a TV rights meeting in JulyCredit: APA leaked video prompted Textor to take a sarcastic jibe at his rival presidentCredit: X / OLThe American is the chairman of Eagle Football HoldingsCredit: X / OLThe leaked video, shared by Complément d’enquête and L’Equipe, saw a video call on July 14, 2024 about the French domestic TV deal descend into a war of words between the two club presidents.The aim of the meeting was to resolve the French league’s long-running saga of TV rights for the next four years which had left football in the country in crisis mode.An auction process initially looking to bring in £863million ended up securing a deal worth far less with only two deals being proposed.The first was a £417m deal with DAZN and beIN Sports which would see DAZN show eight of the nine Ligue 1 fixtures each weekend with beIN show the remaining Saturday evening game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe second was a far riskier idea to move the league to its own streaming service – a model Premier League bosses considered before signing a new record £6.7bn domestic television deal running for four years from the 2025/26 season.Emotions boiled over during the tense meeting as the two bosses disagreed over what deal the league should accept, with Textor, 59, being in favour of the streaming model.Textor accused Al-Khelaifi of being a “bully” and “tyrant”, while Lens president Joseph Oughourlian also accused the PSG chief – also the chairman of beIN Sports – of having a conflict of interest.Al-Khelaifi, 51, responded by saying: “John, stop talking, you don’t understand anything, you’re from… I don’t know, cowboy, you’re coming, I don’t know (from) where, and you’re talking to us.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSWith the heated argument being publicly revealed this week, Textor chose to walk out at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium ahead of the club’s clash with PSG on Sunday evening.Going into the game PSG were the league leaders with a 10-point gap to second place side Marseille, while Lyon sat in sixth place and five points off a Champions League qualification spot.Premier League stadium looks unrecognisable in incredible new plans to redevelop main stand Following a goalless first half, the deadlock was finally broken by Achraf Hakimi in the 53rd minute.PSG then showed their quality once again as Ousmane Dembele netted a stunning curling shot just before the hour mark.Rayan Cherki pulled one back for the hosts in the 83rd minute before Hakimi restored the two-goal lead two minutes later. Lyon found a second goal in injury time when Corentin Tolisso crashed home a header, but they were unable to find an equaliser, ensuring PSG moved 13 points clear at the top of the table.Textor is the chairman of Eagle Football Holdings, which owns a 45 per cent stake in Crystal Palace.However, Textor’s role at the Selhurst Park outfit is set to change in the coming months.It comes after Sportsbank, a group backed by individuals from Saudi Arabia and the United States, announced it had signed an exclusivity agreement to buy the 45 per cent stake for around £230m.Despite Textor looking to sell his stake in the club, he is reportedly still open to buying the majority of the club if the opportunity arose.READ MORE SUN STORIESTextor’s company also holds controlling shares in Brazilian club Botafogo and RWD Molenbeek in Belgium.The company failed with a bid to buy Everton last year, with The Friedkin Group led by fellow American billionaire Dan Friedkin completing a deal to buy a controlling 94.1 per cent stake in December 2024 worth in excess of £400m. More

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      ‘Has it landed yet’ – Eagle-eyed fans spot Ezri Konsa’s bonkers celebration after Aston Villa’s late winner vs Chelsea

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      ASTON VILLA ace Ezri Konsa went viral after a hilarious celebration against Chelsea.Villa defeated the Blues 2-1 on Saturday at Villa Park thanks to Marco Asensio’s brace, which cancelled out Enzo Fernandez’s opener.Aston Villa ace Ezri Konsa went viral after Saturday’s win over ChelseaCredit: RexVilla star Marco Asensio passionately celebrated his brace against ChelseaCredit: ReutersThe camera caught Konsa lobbing his boot in the air on the far left in a bonkers sceneCredit: X @SkySportsPLAsensio completed the Villans’ comeback just a minute before full-time with a fine strike that the West Londoners’ goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen couldn’t hold on to.All eyes were on the Paris Saint-Germain loanee passionately celebrating his finest performance since joining Unai Emery’s side last month.However, the camera caught Konsa, 27, doing the most peculiar thing in the background.The ecstatic centre-back appeared to be removing his boot and lobbing it up in the air as he celebrated Villa’s incredible comeback.Read More on FootballFans were left in stitches with that bonkers sight against Chelsea as they stormed social media.One fan tweeted: “Has the boot landed yet?!”Another commented: “On the roof of the North Stand.”A third wrote: “Hilarious. Think that should be his celebration for every goal we score from now on.”Most read in FootballThis fan said: “It landed back on Earth with snow on it apparently.”And that one made a hilarious reference to The Office’s character Chris Finch: “I bet he couldn’t throw it over the pub… That’s the real celebration!”Roy Keane breaks silence on Marcus Rashford’s shock transfer to Aston Villa and has MAJOR concernVilla are now eighth in the Premier League table with two points separating them from fourth place. More

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      Bizarre moment Premier League game comes to complete standstill as players just stand and look at each other for 10 secs

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      FULHAM and Crystal Palace’s Premier League clash came to a complete standstill when two players fought for the ball.Palace defeated the Cottagers 2-0 on Saturday at Craven Cottage thanks to an own-goal by Joachim Andersen and a goal by Daniel Munoz.The Premier League match between Fulham and Crystal Palace came to a standstillCredit: X @CPFCPalace star Eberechi Eze and Fulham ace Joachim Andersen had a bizarre standoffCredit: X @CPFCAndersen, 28, though, didn’t go viral for accidentally sending the ball behind his own net against his former club.But for a bizarre standoff he had with former team-mate Eberechi Eze down the left wing.Eze, 26, gained possession of the ball and was marked by the Fulham ace.The England international waited for Andersen to come for the ball but his opponent stood there and looked at him.Read More on FootballThe Denmark international then pointed at his wrist like it had a watch on to tell the Palace star to get on with it.The forward tried to bait Andersen with some tricks but the centre-back wouldn’t leave his position.The standoff continued for about 10 seconds until Eze finally passed the ball away.Fans were left absolutely baffled and amazed as they stormed social media.Most read in FootballOne fan tweeted: “The only way to defend against Eze.”Another commented: “Defender’s nightmare.”Fulham boss Marco Silva regrets ‘cruel’ loss to Man Utd A third wrote: “Just hope you’re not the one on the receiving end of that skill!”This fan said: “Scared of getting skinned alive by Eze.”And that one stated: “This is a funny game indeed.” More

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      ‘I don’t know what fight that fella’s watching’ – Fans fume at ‘rigged’ result on Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 undercard

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      BOXING fans slammed Carlos Adames’ contentious split decision draw with Hamzah Sheeraz as “rigged”.Most felt WBC middleweight champion Adames had done more than enough to win but the judges couldn’t separate the two fighters.Fans slammed Carlos Adames’ contentious draw with Hamzah Sheeraz as ‘rigged’Credit: GettyMost felt WBC middleweight champion Adames had done more than enough to winCredit: GettyBut the judges called it a split decision drawCredit: GettyOne judge had it 118-110 for Adames, another scored it 115-114 for Sheeraz, while a third had it even at 114-114.The huge scorecard discrepancy left TNT commentator Richie Woodhall was left utterly dumbfounded.After seeing the 118-110 scorecard, Woodhall said over comms: “I don’t know what fight that fella’s watching.”The result – which Adames’ took well – received an angry response from fans who flooded to social media to protest the decision.READ MORE IN BOXINGOne wrote: “OMG I’m sorry but Sheeraz got wasted here that’s a robbery can’t be a draw for s***.”A second said: “WOW. Adames clearly won that fight. That looked rigged.”A third added: “Robbery! Adames definitely won.”Another tweeted: “F*** right off!!!! No way a split draw. Sheeraz lost by about six rounds.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMeanwhile, somebody else posted: “Adames has been robbed.”But promoter Frank Warren revealed after that Sheeraz had in fact broken his hand during the fight.Anthony Joshua gives cryptic update over future amid Tyson Fury fight talk in interview at Beterbiev vs Bivol 2Adames retained his WBC middleweight title and challenger Sheeraz was frustratingly cautious – despite some serious orders getting sent his way by the sport’s most powerful man, Turki Al-Sheikh.The 21-0 Ilford middleweight earned a crack at the WBC world champion – and a chance to become Britain’s newest breakout boxing star.The proud Pakistani-Londoner had the Riyadh crowd right – and kingmaker Turki Al-Sheikh – in his corner as he was cheered into the ring and the Dominican was booed by all but one small corner of the arena.Adames, 30, bobbed and weaved into range, under Sheeraz’s freakishly long levers and jabs, but could not connect with anything thudding.Our 25-year-old undefeated ace was on the backfoot for all of the opener but he was happy scoring from there and landed the most jabs by a distance.Little Adames grew in confidence and stature in the second but Sheeraz remained disciplined and picked him off from the safety of a 4in height advantage.The third round was the dullest of the evening, so far, as Adames stalked and stalked and Sheeraz just warned him off with prodded jabs.FOLLOW THE ACTION FROM RIYADH WITH OUR BOXING LIVE BLOGAdames retained his WBC middleweight title via a controversial drawCredit: GettySheeraz’s performance was quite flat by his standardsCredit: GettyBut Sheeraz turned it on and enjoyed his best stanza in the 11thCredit: GettySheeraz came alive at the start of the fourth, bedding his knobbly knees and whipping a left hook into Adames’ ribs and then rifling down a right hand. And then he played matador as the bullish champion shadowed him around the ring looking for power punches.It looked like Sheeraz was going to gift Adames the fifth by being too cautious on the outskirts of the ring.But just before the bell he unloaded a few piercing shots that angered the champ enough that he battered his chest after the bell and demanded more of a fight from the challenge in the sixth.Sheeraz obliged and tried to be offensive but Adames was used to punches raining down at him and dipped and slipped past most of the efforts with impressive composure.Round seven was an exhibition of elite shadow boxing, as Adames dodged every one of Sheeraz’s meaningful digs and the Brit caught all of Adames’ looped efforts on his golden gloves.Adames landed a peach of a right hand in the third, that smacked the sweat off of Sheeraz’s brow.But before he could get carried away, Sheeraz pinged him back with an identical shot that sent snot skywards.By the ninth round Sheeraz had still not worked out Adames’ masterful lateral movement, sometimes he would sink and slide below the Brit beanpole’s waist.But he went too low with one punch and got a warning from Panama ref Hector Afu.Sheeraz’s performance was so flat that, before the tenth round, Al-Sheikh walked around the VIP seats and into Sheeraz’s corner to tell him he had two desperate rounds to pull something from the fire.It’s amazing what a director order from the richest and most powerful dictator in boxing can do, as Sheeraz turned it on and enjoyed his best stanza in the 11th, with three big shots harming Adames.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd Sheeraz landed the cleaner shots in the last shift too but, despite the urges of the crowd, refused to put his foot on the gas and coasted to the final bell.And the result felt a fair reflection of a promising fight that never caught light. More