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    Lewis Hamilton posts classy one-word message to Daniel Ricciardo after F1 legend is axed with immediate effect

    LEWIS HAMILTON posted a classy one-word response after Daniel Ricciardo’s exit from Formula One was confirmed.Ricciardo was brutally axed by VCARB following the Singapore Grand Prix.Lewis Hamilton posted a classy response as Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 exit was confirmedCredit: GettyHamilton competed with Ricciardo for 12 yearsCredit: ReutersThe 35-year-old posted a heartfelt goodbye on Instagram, saying: “I’ve loved this sport my whole life. It’s wild and wonderful and been a journey.”To the teams and individuals that have played their part, thank you. To the fans who love the sport sometimes more than me haha thank you.”It’ll always have its highs and lows but it’s been fun and truth be told I wouldn’t change it. Until the next adventure.”An outpouring of emotion followed the announcement from both fans and rivals, with Ricciardo having been on the grid since 2011.READ MORE IN F1Reacting to his post, seven-time world champion Hamilton was among those to wish the Australian farewell.He simply said: “Legend.”Taking to his own page, Hamilton, 39, also shared an image of himself alongside Ricciardo performing a the Honey Badger’s trademark “shoey” celebration.On that post he added: “@danielricciardo it’s been a honour to compete with you over the years. Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I’ll never forget the battles, the laughs, and drinking out of your shoe 🤢 It was gross, but glad I got to do it with you bud.”You leave a legacy of always being yourself, which in this sport is never easy. Mercedes made ‘clear mistake’ that ‘ruined’ Lewis Hamilton’s chances in Singapore GP and left him ‘so angry’”You’ve taken it all with the biggest smile and I salute you for it. “There is so much more for you up ahead and I can’t wait to see what you do next. Always here for you, man.”Other F1 drivers also joined the list of well-wishers, including former team-mate Lando Norris, who said: “Ly brother.”George Russell said: “F1 won’t be the same without you, mate. All the best on the next adventure.”The Australian Grand Prix account said: “F1 won’t be the same without you, Daniel. Thank you for everything you did for our sport. Australia is incredibly proud of you.”F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and TBCAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban OconThe F1 account said: “Forever iconic.”A statement from VCARB team principal Laurent Mekies said: “Everyone here at VCARB would like to thank Daniel for his hard work across the last two seasons with us.”Daniel has been a true gentlemen both on and off the track and never without that smile.”He will be missed, but will always hold a special place within the Red Bull family.”Ricciardo had broken down in tears during post-race interview in Singapore, with it understood he had already been informed that it would be his final race.READ MORE SUN STORIESDespite finishing last of the runners who finished the race, Ricciardo snatched the fastest lap away from Norris – sparking a cheating row from McLaren chief Zak Brown.The team have already announced that 22-year-old Liam Lawson will replace Ricciardo for the rest of the season.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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    ‘Got to be higher than that’ gasps Jack Grealish after seeing England team-mate Ebere Eze’s EA FC 25 rating

    JACK GREALISH was left in shock after Eberechi Eze revealed his rating on EA FC 25.The Crystal Palace midfielder is one of the most exciting players in the Premier League.Eberechi Eze is rated 81 on EA FC 25Credit: YouTube @EnglandJack Grealish was shocked by the ratingCredit: YouTube @EnglandEze, 26, impressed last season with the Eagles and earned his spot in England’s squad at Euro 2024.His performances for the South London side did see him get an upgrade on his rating from EA FC 24.The previous edition of the game saw him rated 79 overall, but he has had a plus-two upgrade.Eze is now rated 81 overall however it is lower than his two England international team-mates Grealish and Declan Rice.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe trio took part in a video showcasing their new cards while on international duty.Rice and Grealish were fairly happy with their cards, rated 87 and 84, respectively.However, when Eze revealed his card, there was a clear disappointment.The Man City star gasped: “Nah, it has got to be higher than that. You should be higher than that bro.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSEze was less surprised as he said: “I expected it. It is what it is.”Fans also disagreed with the playmaker’s stats on the game as they commented on the video.The 25 top-rated footballers in EA FC25One posted: “Eze with less than 87 dribbling?”A second wrote: “78 pace for eze seems criminal. Bro put Casemiro into the Saudi league with one sprint.”Eze has already scored once in the Premier League this season for Crystal Palace.He was denied a wonder goal against Brentford due to an “awful refereeing decision” according to fans.Eze is not the only player to be unhappy with his rating as Richarlison hit out on social media over his “s**t” card”. More

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    Watch horror own goal as Liverpool star kicks ball against team-mate who ‘can’t catch a break’ in West Ham clash

    LIVERPOOL ace Jarell Quansah scored a freak own goal against West Ham following a moment of madness.Quansah, 21, was named in the Reds manager Arne Slot’s starting line-up in the third round of Carabao Cup against the Hammers at Anfield.Liverpool scored a freak own goal against West Ham in the Carabao CupLiverpool ace Wataru Endo kicked the ball against Jarell QuansahQuansah then saw the ball ending up behind Liverpool’s own netLiverpool fans then stormed social media to back QuansahCredit: APHowever, the centre-back was very unfortunate in the 21st minute when the visitors won a corner-kick down the left.Panic ensued in the Merseysiders’ defence after the cross and that was when Wataru Endo instinctively tried to whack the ball away.However, Endo’s clearance hit Quansah and then ended at the back of Caoimhin Kelleher’s net.Liverpool fans were left stunned but stormed to social media to back the England Under-21 international who was not at fault.Read More on FootballOne fan tweeted: “Poor Quansah. He’s just scored an own goal. He can’t catch a break that lad!”Another commented: “That’s not a good one.”A third said: “Keeper hopeless, shambolic defending too.”This one gasped: “What just happened?!”Most read in FootballAnd that one posted: “Bloody hell.”Quansah has been struggling to break into Liverpool’s starting line-up under Slot.Jamie Carragher names all-time Liverpool XI with Match of the Day legend, Steven Gerrard and no room for Luis SuarezThe defender only started one match in the Premier League season opener against Ipswich next to Virgil van Dijk.However, the youngster was replaced at half-time and Slot has been fielding Van Dijk next to Ibrahima Konate ever since. More

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    Raging Richarlison slams ‘f***ing s***’ card as Tottenham star’s EA FC 25 rating is revealed

    RICHARLISON was left raging after his rating on EA FC 25 was revealed.The game was released last week and is EA’s second instalment of their annual football game since the split from Fifa.Richarlison was left raging after seeing his EA FC 25 cardCredit: PAHe was rated 81 overall on the video gameCredit: Instagram / richarlisonMany footballers spend their free time relaxing and play the video game and they also make sure to keep an eye on their ratings.The new copy saw Lionel Messi given his lowest rating in 16 years and Erling Haaland tied with Rodri and Kylian Mbappe as the best in the game.Richarlison, 27, however, was left unimpressed with his stats in the newest version.The Brazilian has been given an overall rating of 81, which is the same as the previous game.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Tottenham star posted a video on his Instagram account in which he complained.He said: “Hey Fifa, what is this f***ing s*** card?”F***ing s***.”His reaction to the card has been shared and gone viral on social media.Most read in FootballOne fan posted: “What does Richalison want? FIFA were very generous rating him 81.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA second wrote: “Coming from a player who hasn’t scored 15 goals in a season in his career.”A third commented: “Bro’s literally lucky to even get one in the 1st place.”The 25 top-rated footballers in EA FC25A fourth said: “The fact that they send this to all players is funny.”Another added: “Well, if these ratings motivate you, get fit and get going and next years number will look better.”Richarlison’s rating was unlikely to have been increased following his underwhelming 2023/24 campaign, in which he scored just 12 times.The former Watford striker’s form was inconsistent enough to see manager Ange Postecoglou sign a new attacker in the summer.Dominic Solanke arrived in a record-breaking transfer from Bournemouth.Who are these famous footballers? More

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    Tyson Fury announces new ‘business venture advertising CONDOMS’ as crunch rematch with Oleksandr Usyk draws near

    TYSON FURY has jokingly claimed he’s the now face of a CONDOM brand ahead of his return to the ring.Fury, 36, will soon enter training camp for his do-or-die December rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, who shattered his dream of becoming undisputed heavyweight champion in May.Tyson Fury has kept a relatively low profile since losing his undisputed showdown with Oleksandr UsykCredit: GETTYThe Gypsy King was ringside for Anthony Joshua’s domestic dust-up with Daniel Dubois last weekendCredit: GETTYThe Gypsy King jokingly claimed he’s now advertising condoms days before the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@BOXINGKINGMEDIAFury has kept a low profile after his decision defeat to the Ukrainian but was among the 98,000 spectators for Anthony Joshua’s Wembley war with Daniel Dubois last Saturday.And ahead of the fight, the dad-of-seven has joked that he’s going to be the face of a contraceptive brand.When asked what he’s promoting on his social media, Fury told Boxing King Media: “Extra small condoms I’m advertising at the moment.”On sale – buy one, get one free.”READ MORE BOXING NEWSThe Gypsy King then jokingly claimed there is a big demand for small rubbers in the traveller community.”There’s a big, actually, cry out for that,” he said with a wry smile on his face. “Especially in the traveller community.”There’s a massive, massive cry out for the extra smalls.”Fury even has a name for the brand, adding: “Unicorn rainbows. Most read in Boxing”That’s what I’m gonna call them – boxing edition.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe clip went viral on social media and received a slew of comments, with one boxing fan saying: “Love the guy.”Another said: “I’ll take the extra smalls for my pal if you need them gone.”‘That’s cost me £150m, silly c–t’, rants Tyson Fury in immediate aftermath to Anthony Joshua’s KO vs Daniel DuboisAnd another said: “Little Johnnies.”One chimed in with a series of laughing emojis.Another asked: “Wait, what?”Fury’s split decision defeat to Usyk was the first of his professional career, in which he’s held all the heavyweight marbles.And the Wythenshawe warrior still feels hard done by, telling iFL TV: ” “I don’t think it was close.”Hands down, I will always believe that and Usyk will too. They got a gift decision over the Gypsy King, end of.”If you give him eight, nine and ten and class nine as a two-rounder, he didn’t win any other rounds in that fight.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Even give him round one for the sake of it and how does he win? He doesn’t.”It is what it is, it’s over now. They’ve had my decision, they took my virginity unfairly.”Tyson Fury will renew his rivalry with Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia on Deember 21Credit: GETTY More

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    ‘I’ve never been more confident in Mike Tyson,’ say fans as Jake Paul releases bizarre bench press video

    MIKE TYSON fans are confident he’ll do a number on Jake Paul after the social media sensation released a bizarre training video.The former undisputed heavyweight champion will return to the ring on November 15 for a shock crossover clash with the YouTuber-turned-boxer.Boxing legend Mike Tyson is a huge underdog going into his clash with Jake PaulCredit: APBut Paul’s recent bizarre bench press video has changed some fight fans’ views on the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAULThe YouTuber left his followers baffled by posting a video of himself bench-pressing fake weights while wearing a fat suitCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAULFather Time is well and truly not on the side of Tyson, who is a whopping 31 YEARS Paul’s senior.Tyson’s early training footage for the Texas tussle has left many fight fans fearing for his safety.However, several have changed their tune after Paul posted a peculiar video of him proclaiming to bench press 227kg while wearing a fat suit.Before setting up for the lift, Paul roared: “New PR, 500lbs. I’m the strongest heavyweight in existence, no spot.”READ MORE ON PAUL VS TYSONThe 27-year-old was cheered on by his pals as he completed the lift with weights which clearly didn’t add up too the incredible figure he proclaimed to be benching.The video received a slew of comments, with one viewer saying: “Is he pregnant?Another said: “I’ve never been more confident in Mike Tyson than after watching this video that Jake Paul just put out on Instagram.”And another said: “Why Jake built like Tyson Fury?”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne remarked: “Never in my life have I cheered more for Mike Tyson.”Another chimed in: “What does faking a bench press of 405 do for your career? Smh I don’t get it.”Fans say ‘I’m a believer now’ as Mike Tyson, 58, makes emotional admission ahead of Jake Paul boxing showdownPaul’s older brother Logan couldn’t help but comment on the clip, chiming in: “When you due, bro?”Jake later chimed in: “Name a stronger pregnant person than me…”Ex-Disney star Jake has been lambasted for throwing down with the near-pensioner-aged Tyson but has repeatedly boasted about the huge payday he’ll receive for the Netflix fight.When asked if fighting ‘Iron Mike’ will bring “validity” to his boxing career, he said last month: “I didn’t bring him to do s***; I’m here to make $40m and knock out a legend.”I don’t give a f*** about anything else, he’s the one who wanted it to be a pro fight and he’s going to get his ass knocked out for real.”You’re going to see on his record; Jake Paul KOs Mike Tyson; I’m not here to do s**t except make a bag.”Every time fighters sit across from me and it’s ‘YouTuber this and Disney kid that’ and they end up on the canvas… this is going to be no different.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I brought this deal to this old ass motherf***er, we signed the contract with Netflix and we brought him the deal.”You’re welcome, my son.” More

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    Neal Maupay has already started the s***housery in Ligue 1 as he ‘drinks Lyon’s tears’ following late winner over rivals

    NEAL MAUPAY is back to his old tricks shortly after leaving the Premier League for Marseille.Maupay, 28, left Everton and joined L’OM on loan with an obligation to buy for £3million next summer, which means Prem fans won’t get to experience any more of his controversial banter.Neal Maupay trolled Lyon fans after Marseille’s dramatic winCredit: https://www.instagram.com/nealmaupay/Maupay became famous for his controversial banter in the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyThe same, though, doesn’t apply for Ligue 1 fans as he poured salt on Lyon supporters’ wounds on social media after Sunday’s entertaining clash at the Groupama Stadium.The striker came from the bench in the 79th minute as he replaced Luis Henrique when the score was 1-1.Duj Caleta-Car opened the scoring for Lyon after 53 minutes before Pol Lirola’s equaliser 16 minutes later.Maupay helped 10-man Marseille, who lost Leonardo Balerdi to a second yellow card after just five minutes, turn the game around as Ulisses Garcia scored eight minutes before time.Read More on FootballRayan Cherki levelled things up for Lyon in the third minute of stoppage time.But Norwich loanee Jonathan Rowe scored a last-gasp winner just two minutes later to spark intense celebrations at the away end.Maupay then took to social media to add insult to injury as he shared a story on Instagram of himself drinking water from a Lyon water bottle.The ex-Brighton star appeared to act like he was drinking the home fans’ tears.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMaupay is no stranger to these sort of stunts as he carried out similar gestures during his seven-year stint in the Premier League with Brentford, Brighton and Everton.The forward imitated Tottenham star James Maddison’s darts celebration in January, before taking shots at the versatile midfielder on social media.Embarrassing footage emerges of Premier League star Neal Maupay falling over in lift while in just swimming trunksAnd the Frenchman celebrated his departure from Everton during last month’s transfer deadline day like he had escaped a prison.Maupay uploaded a clip from the famous film “The Shawshank Redemption” showing lead character Andy Dufresne, played by Tim Robbins, escaping prison and celebrating wildly.Who are these famous footballers? More

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    Galatasaray brutally troll Jose Mourinho with new nickname as ex-Man Utd boss loses first Istanbul derby with Fenerbahce

    JOSE MOURINHO was trolled by Galatasaray after losing his first Istanbul derby as Fenerbahce manager.His Fenerbahce team lost 3-1 to rivals Galatasaray on Saturday at Mourinho’s new home of Sukru Saracoglu which extended the gap between them and the top of the Turkish Super Lig to five points.Galatasaray found a new nickname for Fenerbahce boss Jose MourinhoCredit: GettyMourinho was dubbed ‘The Crying One’ after losing the Istanbul derbyCredit: ReutersThe visitors opened the scoring after an own goal by goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic on 20 minutes before Dries Mertens doubled their lead just eight minutes later.Gabriel Sara put the game away in the 59th minute before Edin Dzeko’s consolation strike from the penalty spot four minutes later.A frustrated Mourinho didn’t attend his post-match press conference after the final whistle.That led to Galatasaray taking to social media and coining the Special One with a new nickname.Read More on FootballThe Turkish table toppers issued a photo of his biographical book where they tweaked the title and dubbed him “The Crying One”.The club’s social media team also tampered with the cover as they added tears down the Portuguese tactician’s eyes.A reporter managed to speak to the ex-Manchester United boss in the mixed zone as he left the stadium.And the journalist asked for the former Chelsea manager’s reaction to Galatasaray’s post.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, the ex-Tottenham boss would have none of it as he stormed away.But first, Mourinho said: “Are you serious or are you joking? I’m sorry, I cannot speak.”Jose Mourinho offers Brits his top advice as most influential celebs revealed The former Real Madrid manager joined Fenerbahce in June when he signed a two-year deal with the Turkish giants. More