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      Premier League manager’s model daughter relaxes on beach in Ibiza as she soaks up sun on holiday

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      MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola’s daughter Maria took social media by storm while enjoying her summer holiday.Guardiola, 53, made history this past season as he led City to a record fourth successive Premier League title.Maria Guardiola took social media by storm during her summer holidayCredit: Instagram / maria.guardiolaMaria left her fans in awe as she enjoyed some sunshine in a white dressCredit: Instagram / maria.guardiolaMaria is Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s daughterCredit: ReutersThe Catalan tactician is now enjoying some down time after another demanding campaign with the Citizens.The ex-Barcelona boss’ daughter has also gone away to enjoy some sunshine in Ibiza.Maria shared pics of her on Instagram showing her in a white dress and sunglasses taking in the Spanish sun.The social media personality left her 953,000 followers in awe as they stormed the comments’ section and left over 43,000 likes.Read More on FootballOne fan posted: “Beautiful.”Another commented: “Sublime.”A third said: “Gorgeeeous.”This fan wrote: “Queennnnn.”Most read in FootballAnd that one gushed: “Cutie.”Maria was born in Spain on December 28, 2000 and now lives in London.Pep Guardiola’s daughter poses in tiny bikini to promote swimwear range as she sends Instagram followers wildShe is the eldest of Guardiola’s three children with businesswoman Cristina Serra, and she is close to her brother Marius as well as sister Valentina.Scroll down for more glam picsMaria often shares glam pics across her social media channelsCredit: Instagram / maria.guardiolaMaria is the eldest of Guardiola’s three childrenCredit: Instagram / maria.guardiolaMaria has almost 1million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / maria.guardiola More

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      Premier League ref tells funny story of how Matija Sarkic ‘did him like a kipper’ in tribute to tragic Millwall ace, 26

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      PREMIER LEAGUE referee Bobby Madley has shared a heartwarming tribute for the late Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic.The Championship club announced tragic news yesterday morning that the 26-year-old had died after falling ill in the coastal town of Budva, Montenegro.It was announced Matija Sarkic passed away at the age of 26 yesterdayCredit: GettyReferee Bobby Madley revealed a heartwarming story between the twoCredit: GettySarkic had been on international duty with Montenegro, and put in a man of the match performance in his last display with nine saves in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium.Montenegrin state-owned TV station RTCG report that Sarkic went for a walk with pals, had dinner in a restaurant and returned to his apartment early on Friday evening.He is believed to have told friends he felt ill after waking up at around 6am morning and they called an ambulance but it was too late.Tributes poured in from across the football world following the terrible news.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne tribute came from referee Madley, who shared an interaction the pair had as he prepared to take charge of a Montenegro Under 19s game in 2016.Taking to social media, Madley said: “I met Matija in 2016 when refereeing my first U19 Euros qualifying game between Montenegro and France.”Matija was the captain which, as a goalkeeper, isn’t always the easiest for a referee. “Standing in the tunnel before the game Matija came down and shook hands. Most read in Football”Given that my grasp of the Montenegrin language wasn’t the best, in a shocking broken English accent I tried to explain to Matija with many hand gestures and ridiculous facial expressions that as a captain and goalkeeper it would be hard to work with him. “My question of ‘Is there player in team, speak English, maybe can speak with me if problem today?’ was met with a blank look from Matija. “I tried again with even worse broken English and the stone look remained on his face. “I was defeated. I looked at Matija and said clearly I’m wasting my time and getting nowhere.”Matija half smiled before replying in a strong Balkan accent: ‘Nine. Speak English him’.”Delighted and very proud of myself I replied ‘Ah you understand English little. This is good. He speak good English?’ “Matija smiled and replied… ‘Yeah, it’s not bad, it’s my brother Oliver, we’re from Grimsby… I just wanted to see how long you’d carry that nonsense on.'”He’d done me like a kipper.”Madley added: “Sincerest condolences to his family and his friends. Rest in peace Matija.”He has whistled over 90 top flight matches in his career. Grimsby-born Sarkic was the son of Montenegro ambassador Bojan Sarkic.Sarkic had only moved to the Den last season, where he helped the club to a midtable finish and penned a long-term contract.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe had also starred for Wolves, Shrewsbury, Birmingham, Stoke, Aston Villa and Anderlecht in his career.Matija Sarkic careerAll you need to know about his career:
      Clubs:
      Aston Villa (2015-2020)
      Wigan (Loan 2017/2018)
      Stratford Town (Loan 2018/2019)
      Havant & Waterlooville (Loan 2019)
      Livingston (Loan 2019/2020)
      Wolves (2020-2023)
      Shrewsbury (Loan 2020/21)
      Birmingham (Loan 2021/22)
      Stoke (Loan 2023)
      Millwall (2023/24)
      Honours:
      Birmingham City Player of the Season 2022
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      Frank D’Arcy dead at 77: Ex-Everton footballer dies as club pays tribute to title-winning defender

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      FORMER Everton footballer Frank D’Arcy has passed away aged 77.The Premier League club paid tribute to their tough-tackling defender, who was a boyhood supporter, on social media.Frank D’Arcy passed away yesterday aged 77Credit: ANL/ShutterstockFrank with teammates after a match vs West Bromwich AlbionCredit: AlamyHe was a title-winner at EvertonCredit: RexThe post read: “Everyone at Everton Football Club is deeply saddened at the passing of our title-winning defender Frank D’Arcy, who passed away on Saturday, aged 77.”His cause of death is currently unknown.Frank made 18 appearances during a five-year career with the Blues.He most notably appearing five times in the famous Championship-winning season of 1969/70, never once finishing on the losing side.However, it was only when Football League rules were altered recently that Frank qualified for a medal. He was thrilled to receive it from 1986/87 title-winner and Club Ambassador Ian Snodin at home last year.D’Arcy was also a member of the team that famously won the Club’s first FA Youth Cup in 1964/65 alongside the likes of John Hurst and Jimmy Husband.Everton beat Arsenal in the two-legged final, 29,908 packing into Goodison Park for the second leg.Most read in FootballA tough-tackling left-back, Frank made his Senior Team debut at Elland Road against Leeds United the following season when Harry Catterick played a much-changed team a week prior to an FA Cup semi-final.Frank made two further starts in the 1970/71 season. His last appearance came as a substitute at Wolves in April 1971 before enjoying a brief spell with Tranmere Rovers, then moving into non-league football with Kirkby Town.Frank remained a passionate Everton fan throughout his life and could often be seen in the crowd at Goodison until recent years.It comes after another former Everton legend Kevin Campbell died aged 54 after a short illness.Emotional tributes are pouring in for the ex-striker, who spent a memorable two decades on the pitch and later became a pundit.Wayne Rooney said: “Absolutely devastated to hear the news about Kev – thinking of all his family and friends.”Kev was a great team mate but more importantly a brilliant person who helped me a lot in my earlier years.”Campbell began his career at Arsenal and broke into the first team in 1988.Campbell made 213 appearances for Arsenal between 1988 and 1995, scoring 59 goals in all competitions.After stints in Nottingham and Turkey he made 137 appearances for Everton where he scored another 39 goals and played with a young Wayne Rooney.Campbell played for the Toffees between 1999 and 2005 before finishing off his career with a year at West Brom and then Cardiff City.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe called time on his career in May 2007 after the Baggies released him following their relegation from the Premier League.In a two-decade career, Campbell scored 149 goals and made 521 professional appearances. More

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      Ryan Garcia in brawl with Caleb Plant at Gervonta Davis’ fight after feuding with boxing star online

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      RYAN GARCIA was involved in a brawl with boxer Caleb Plant at Gervonta Davis’ fight. Garcia gatecrashed Davis’ knockout victory over Frank Martin over a year on from losing their blockbuster bout.Ryan Garcia was involved in a brawl with boxer Caleb PlantCredit: Fight Hub TVPlant threw a beer at GarciaCredit: Fight Hub TVIn the period since, the American defeated Devin Haney in a bout marred in controversy. Garcia won on points following THREE knockdowns but later tested positive for banned substance ostarine. He denied knowingly taking the performance enhancing drug and instead put it down to a tainted supplement. But former super-middleweight champion Plant has not been left convinced and regularly refutes Garcia’s claims. It led to a social media back-and-forth between the two which spilled it when the two came face to face in Las Vegas. Before Davis’ fight, Garcia had dragged Plant’s reporter wife Jordan into the row in a series of goading posts. He said: “Caleb Plant wife is beautiful no disrespect.”Jordan Plant is the best and I mean the best interviewer in the game Or at least one of them And she is easy on the eyes no disrespect.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Jordan Garcia aka Jordan Plant.” It did not go down well with Plant, who went onto throw a beer at Garcia following the aftermath of Davis’ win.Shocking moment Ben Whittaker is attacked with headbutt and elbow as he outclasses furious opponentIt sparked an all-out brawl between their opposing entourages inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena. And Garcia went on a further rampage online after the ruckus. He posted: “Ima have to expose the fact that Jordan f***ed me and Caleb is mad. It was one time And before y’all dated.”Bruh I f***ed his wife and it was great and he is so mad…”Hit me with that again in my face and face me like a man and I will kill you Caleb. “I f***ed your wife…READ MORE SUN STORIES”Caleb I planted my dick in your wife mouth.” More

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      Matija Sarkic’s heartbroken twin brother posts emotional photo after Millwall star dies tragically aged just 26

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      MATIJA SARKIC’s twin brother Oliver posted a heartbreaking photo after the former Millwall star’s death.Matija, 26, passed away in Montenegro this morning in a tragedy that rocked the football world.Oliver Sarkic paid tribute to his twin brother MatijaCredit: INSTAGRAM: OLIVERSARKIC10The brothers both played in Anderlecht’s academy and Montenegro’s Under-21sOliver and Matija Sarkic were born in GrimsbyThe Grimsby-born brothers both attended the British School of Brussels after following their diplomat father Bojan to Belgium.They both came through Anderlecht’s academy but while Matija joined Aston Villa in 2015, attacking midfielder Oliver went to Benfica.After playing 44 times for the Portuguese giants’ B team, he joined Leeds on a permanent deal in 2018 after a brief loan stint.From there Oliver headed to League One Burton Albion, where he scored five goals in 37 outings.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe playmaker also featured for Blackpool and Mansfield before heading to Uzbekistani outfit Pakhtakor Tashkent in 2022.After a successful spell, he moved to Montenegrin team Decic last year and has 13 goals in 51 league games.Matija had nine caps for Montenegro, including a man-of-the-match performance against Euro 2024 contenders Belgium last week.Oliver, meanwhile, played ten times for their Under-21s but has not made the step up to senior international level.Most read in FootballMillwall issued a heartbreaking statement to confirm the death of their goalkeeper this morning.The eight-cap Montenegro star reportedly fell ill while on international duty in the town of Budva.Matija Sarkic career stats
      Millwall: 33 games, 12 clean sheets
      Shrewsbury: 29 games, 11 clean sheets
      Birmingham: 23 games, 10 clean sheets
      Livingston: 18 games, nine clean sheets
      Stoke: Eight games, three clean sheets
      Wigan: Three games
      Havant & Waterlooville: One game

      Montenegrin state-owned TV station RTCG report that Sarkic went for a walk with pals, had dinner in a restaurant and returned to his apartment early.He is believed to have told friends he felt ill after waking up at around 6am this morning and they called an ambulance but it was too late.Tributes have flooded in for Sarkic from the football world, including former clubs Aston Villa and Birmingham.Villa posted on X: “Everyone at Aston Villa is deeply saddened by news of the passing of our former goalkeeper Matija Sarkic.”Matija joined our academy in 2015 and spent five years with the club, during which time he made his full international debut for Montenegro, before departing in the summer of 2020.”The thoughts and condolences of all at the club are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.” More

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      ‘Completely devastated’ Millwall issue heartbreaking statement to confirm Matija Sarkic has tragically died aged 26

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      MILWALL issued a heartbreaking statement to confirm the death of goalkeeper Matija Sarkic at 26. The eight-cap Montenegro star reportedly fell ill while on international duty in the town of Budva.Matija Sarkic passed away aged 26Credit: GettyAnd his current club Millwall broke the news of the tragic passing online. A statement read: “Millwall football club is completely devastated to announce that Matija Sarkic has passed away at the age of 26.”Sarkic, The Lions’ No1 goalkeeper, made 33 appearances for the club since joining from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023.”A Montenegro international, Matija proudly represented his country on numerous occasions.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Everyone at the club sends their love and condolences to Matija’s family and friends at this immensely sad time.”The club will make no further comment at this time and asks that the privacy of Matija’s family is respected.”West Ham responded in a social media post: “We are saddened to learn of the passing of Matija Šarkić. “Our condolences to everybody at Millwall as well as Matija’s family and friends.”Most read in FootballFormer club Birmingham added: “Everyone at Birmingham City is shocked and saddened to learn of the news that our former goalkeeper, Matija Sarkic, has passed away at the age of 26. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and all those that knew him.”Millwall Supporters’ Club posted on X: “What horrendous news to wake up to this morning that our goalkeeper Matija Sarkic has died at the young age of 26. Devastating news for his friends and family and for all of us associated with Millwall. Once a lion, always a lion.”Sarkic was named man of the match in his last outing for Montenegro as he made nine saves in a 2-0 defeat to Euro 2024 hopefuls Belgium.He began his career in Anderlecht’s academy before being snapped up by Aston Villa in 2015.The Grimsby-born stopper joined Wolves in 2020 and found form in loan spells with Shrewsbury, Birmingham and Stoke.That convinced Millwall to make a permanent move last summer and Sarkic made 33 appearances for the Lions.Rana the psychic lion makes worrying prediction for England vs Serbia Euro 2024 opener More

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      Footballer, 18, tragically dies after being shot twice in the head after brawl breaks out at softball match

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      A TEENAGE footballer was fatally shot in the head when a brawl erupted halfway through a game of softball.Giancarlos Giameli García del Cid had gone to the neighbourhood match as a spectator.An 18-year-old footballer has died after being shot in the head twiceCredit: Jam PressGiancarlos Giameli García del was attending a softball game when a the incident happenedCredit: Jam PressThe commotion erupted halfway through the game in María Chiquita, Panama.It took a violent turn when, according to witnesses, one of those arguing pulled a gun and started shooting.Giancarlos, 18, was shot twice in the head and died from his injuries.Five other men, aged between 22 and 39, were wounded by the gunfire.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey were rushed to a hospital in Sabanitas for medical treatment.Giancarlos’ family says there weren’t enough ambulances to take the footballer.When police officers arrived on the scene, they found several people injured and others in shock.After securing the area, they arrested two suspects, as reported on NeedToKnow.Most read in FootballProsecutors have since charged them with homicide with aggravating factors and attempted homicide.A 21-year-old man has been remanded into custody.Eight of the greatest players to never win the Ballon d’Or despite their incredible careersGiancarlos played as a centre-back for top-flight team Árabe Unido in Colón.He had made his debut for the first team a few months earlier.He was also part of the Panama U-17 team that played in the 2023 U-17 World Cup in Indonesia.His club, the Panamanian Football Federation, and the Panamanian Football League have all shared condolence messages on social media.Árabe Unido wrote: “At 18 years old, he stood out not only for his skills on the field but also for his values and respect towards his teammates and coaches.“We bid farewell to his physical presence, but his spirit and bravery will always remain with us.” More

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      Abdu Rozik boxing fight: Date, start time, TV channel, live stream FREE for Social Knockout 3 clash vs Erali

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      ABDU ROZIK has finally booked in for a stunning boxing debut – and it will be a title fight.The social media sensation will be lacing up his gloves to take on rival Erali Boyqobilov as part of the Social Knockout 3 bill in Dubai – with long-term foe Hasbulla waiting in the wings.The fight headlines the Social Knockout 3 cardCredit: https://x.com/ExSportsTokenRozik – from Tajikistan but now based in the UAE – has a whopping 8.3 million followers on Instagram and is a regular at all of the blockbuster boxing events across the world.However Rozik, 20, has had to postpone his wedding to fiancee Amira to train for the bout.He said: “I never imagined that I’ll get the chance to fight for a title in my life.”After so many good things happening this year for my career and my love life, unfortunately, I have to postpone the wedding as this match will give us huge financial security for the future.”Rozik was diagnosed with dwarfism as a child and says this fight will be the first for a title in his size.He added: “It’s the first-ever title for someone my size and I have a heavy training camp to endure as well these days.”When is Abdu Rozik’s fight?Abdu Rozil vs Erali Boyqobilov takes place on Saturday, July 6.The fight is part of the Social Knockout 3 card in Dubai.Most read in BoxingDubai’s Coca-Cola Arena plays host to the show.What time is Abdu Rozik’s fight on?The Social Knockout 3 fight card kicks off at 7pm local time in Dubai – this is 4pm BST/ 11am ET.Expect Rozik vs Boyqobilov to get underway at around 9pm BST/ 4pm ET.Abdu Rozik announced his first boxing bout on InstagramCredit: Abdu_Rozik InstagramHow can I watch Abdu Rozik’s fight?Abdu Rozik vs Erali Boyqobilov will be broadcast live on the Ex-Sports App.And organisers have said the live stream will be FREE to watch on the app.What is the full fight card?The full fight card for Social Knockout 3 has yet to be released, although some highlights have been unveiled.The UAE’s number one YouTuber Mo Vlogs will also be making his boxing debut and takes on close friend Shero.While Birmingham rap royalty Stefflon Don will be performing during the musical interlude.
      Abdu Rozik vs Erali Boyqobilov
      Mo Vlogs vs Shero
      Stefflon Don to perform live More