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      Robbie Savage wins promotion at first attempt as TNT Sports pundit takes Macclesfield FC into National League North

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      TNT SPORTS pundit Robbie Savage has won promotion with Macclesfield FC at the first attempt.A 2-1 win against Bamber Bridge on Saturday afternoon saw the Northern Premier League side seal their place in next season’s National League North.Robbie Savage has got Macclesfield FC promoted on his first attemptCredit: GettyThe phoenix club of Macclesfield Town have won the Northern Premier League titleCredit: GettyThey will play in the National League North next seasonCredit: X/ thesilkmenIt marks an incredible debut campaign from ex-Manchester United midfielder Savage, who has done the job with six league games still to play.Macclesfield FC, the phoenix club of now-defunct side Macclesfield Town, are 20 points clear of closest challengers Worksop.Savage’s side have won 29 of their 36 games so far, scoring 88 goals and conceding just 26.And it means they will finish the term as Northern Premier League champions even if they go on to lose all six of their remaining matches.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSavage described it as the highlight of his career in football because during his illustrious playing days he never won a league.He said: “I’ve been lucky enough to captain four teams in the Premier League, play nearly 350 games in the top-flight, appear in Wembley finals and win 39 caps for my country.“But Macclesfield being crowned champions of the Northern Premier League was my proudest moment of all.”Savage added it was especially sweet as there were many people in football who were longing for him to fail.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHe said: “For all the haters, doubters and keyboard warriors, they have fuelled my fire and that of my players.“I have answered every single person who spoke negatively about us.Where are they now: The unusual careers of former footballersThe Silkmen won the title with six games to spareCredit: GettySavage only took charge of the club last summerCredit: The Times“I have proved people wrong all my life. I am a fighter as you have to be after being released by the biggest club in the world [Manchester United] as a youngster.”Savage took charge of the Silkmen last summer after predecessor Michael Clegg finished second before losing the play-off final.He was already a part-owner of Macclesfield FC, who were only created in 2020.And it means Savage could stay on as boss after revealing he would SACK himself if the club failed to go up.He said in August: “If I fail, I know my time will be up. “I won’t be able to go back to being a director of football, sitting in the stands and judging other people if I’ve come up short. I know everything is on the line.“Some of the stuff that was said when I took on the job was unpleasant to say the least. It was a horrible summer. “But this team will get in the play-offs, and I believe we will go up, but if we don’t win promotion I will walk away from the dugout, take a back seat as a part-owner and watch from afar. “There will be people who hope I fall flat on my face, but if that happens it won’t be for a lack of effort.”However, Macclesfield FC owner Robert Smethurst reckons Savage could end up being hired by a bigger side.He told the BBC: “How long he’ll stay here at Macclesfield, God only knows.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Maybe we’ll be lucky enough to keep him for another year. He’s already getting clubs coming for him now, higher up in the league.”It’ll only be a matter of time before he proves himself and will no longer be here at Macclesfield. I’m aware of that.” More

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      Dennis Wise squares up to Jay Spearing in legends game as clash turns ugly with Chelsea icon wagging finger in his face

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      DENNIS WISE squared up to Jay Spearing in a charity legends match between Liverpool and Chelsea.The former midfielders collided in the friendly at Anfield on Saturday, with all proceeds going to the LFC Foundation plus supporting beneficiaries including Forever Reds, Chelsea FC Foundation and Chelsea Players’ Trust.Dennis Wise squared up to Jay Spearing in a charity legends matchCredit: YouTube / LFCThe pair collided as Liverpool hosted Chelsea at AnfieldCredit: YouTube / LFCBoth teams saw plenty of ex-stars turn out, with Liverpool boasting big names like Steven Gerrard, Jerzy Dudek and Dirk Kuyt.Visitors Chelsea gave starts to aces including Claude Makelele, Florent Malouda and Ramires.And it was Liverpool who emerge victorious in a 2-0 win thanks to a brace from super-sub Peter Crouch.But despite the peaceful nature of the game, things got a bit heated during the first half when Wise and Spearing had a collision.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe duo were both combatative midfielders in their prime.And neither man was willing to back out when trying to win the ball in the 27th minute.But Wise, 58, was not happy with Spearing, 36.The former Chelsea captain, who won two FA Cups and a Uefa Cup Winners’ Cup among others, squared up to Spearing following their duel.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSWise eyeballed the Liverpool League Cup winner as player from both sides intervened.And he even wagged a finger in Spearing’s face as verbal blows were traded.’This is a joke’ – Danny Drinkwater reveals moment he was told he had ONE HOUR to leave ChelseaWise won several trophies during his time as Chelsea captainCredit: ReutersJay Spearing came through the academy at LiverpoolCredit: GettyHowever, the pair eventually parted ways as the referee broke thing up before continuing with the good-natured game.Spearing played 55 times for Liverpool after coming up through their academy.He left for Bolton in 2013 and also played at Blackpool and Tranmere before taking up a player-coach role with Liverpool’s youth teams in 2022.As for Wise, he started life at Wimbledon in 1985 and won the FA Cup three years later.Wise then became Chelsea’s record signing at £1.6million in 1990  and ended up playing 446 times for the Blues.The 21-time England international also featured for Leicester, Millwall, Southampton and Coventry before retiring in 2006.READ MORE SUN STORIESWise spent time as a player-manager with Millwall and moved into the dugout full-time with both Swindon Town and Leeds.Later he took up executive roles at Newcastle and and Italian side Como, who are now managed in Serie A by Cesc Fabregas. More

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      ‘That was missing’ – Brutally blunt Thomas Tuchel reveals disappointment in Rashford and Foden’s England performances

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      THOMAS TUCHEL didn’t hold back in his assessment of Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden’s performances during his first game in charge of England.New boss Tuchel got off to a winning start at Wembley, guiding the Three Lions to a 2-0 victory over Albania, but he still felt there was plenty to work on.Thomas Tuchel gave an honest assessment of England’s wingers against AlbaniaCredit: GettyPhil Foden and Marcus Rashford struggled to impact the game from wide positionsCredit: GettyThe German manager put his faith in Marcus Rashford by handing the forward a first England start since November 2023, following his return to form on loan at Aston Villa.While Phil Foden was also given the nod from the off despite struggling for Man City this season and failing to make any tangible impact for England at Euro 2024.Those decisions didn’t pay off, with both Rashford and Foden replaced in the 74th minute by Jarrod Bowen and Anthony Gordon.And Tuchel gave his brutally honest thoughts on why it didn’t work with the pair starting on the wings.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “I think both of our wingers who started [Foden and Rashford] were not as impactful as they normally can be, or as they normally are in club football.”At the moment, I’m not too sure why we struggled to bring the ball to them quicker and to bring the ball in more open positions to them. I need to review the match. “I’m not so sure why it took us so long. I think we lacked a little bit runs off the ball. So it was a bit too much passing and not enough dribbling.”Not enough carrying the ball and driving with the ball. Not aggressive enough towards goal.Most read in FootballPhil Foden was unable to have much of an impact on the gameCredit: RexFoden’s stats vs AlbaniaMarcus Rashford struggled to influence the game tooCredit: GettyRashford’s stats vs AlbaniaCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”They trained very well, they were very decisive in training – that’s why I think they deserved [to start]. They were also very good in the last weeks for their clubs.”We will keep on encouraging them and make sure to create a structure for them that they can show their potential in.”He added: “We hope for more impact in these positions. More dribbling and more aggressive runs towards the box.”In general that was missing. The chances come from the little runs behind the line. They were not as decisive as they can be.”Rashford has managed four assists in nine appearances for Villa since joining on loan from Man Utd in January.While Foden has scored 10 goals and registered six assists in 38 appearances for Man City this term.England ratings vs Albania as Lewis-Skelly enjoys dream debut but Tuchel fails to solve Foden issue By Tom BarclayMYLES LEWIS-SKELLY made history and Harry Kane extended his own record-breaking as England sunk Albania in Thomas Tuchel’s first game.Lewis-Skelly became the youngest player to score on his Three Lions debut and top goal-getter Kane notched his 70th international strike as Tuchel began his World Cup qualifying campaign with a modest 2-0 win.New boy Dan Burn partnered Ezri Konsa in central defence at Wembley, while Marcus Rashford and Curtis Jones were also handed starts.Meanwhile, Tuchel wrestled with the same issue faced by predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate – deciding where to fit in Phil Foden.Left-back Lewis-Skelly, 18, slotted home on 20 minutes following a delightful turn and even better pass from Jude Bellingham.But England stuttered after the break – until skipper Kane classily took down a Declan Rice pass and curved home the clincher.Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated the Three Lions in German manager Tuchel’s opening match…Tuchel has strong opinions on what else his team can do to improve going forward.”We weren’t disciplined in the structure”, he said. “We tried a little bit too much alone and out of possession.”It was a fluid game in the opponents’ half but not in the final 20 metres. We need to take more risk with chipped balls behind the line.”I had the feeling there was more frustration in the second half, we couldn’t play in our structure and it became more complicated. We need to play through people and find a better rhythm.”We’ll get better. We’ll understand better and I’ll understand the players better, to find more aggressive movements.”It was debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly who opened the scoring for Tuchel’s reign, becoming England’s youngest ever debut goalscorer at 18 years and 176 days.READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile Harry Kane typically popped up with a goal to seal the deal on a 2-0 victory for the Three Lions.Tuchel will now look ahead to Monday’s clash with Andorra, with Wembley playing host to England’s second World Cup qualifier in the space of four days.Rashford has been in good form since joining VillaFoden is still putting up good numbers at Man CityMyles Lewis-Skelly scored on his debut to ring in the Thomas Tuchel eraCredit: GettyHarry Kane sealed the deal for the Three LionsCredit: AFP More

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      The stunning celebs you forgot were F1 grid girls – from I’m a Celeb legends to soap heartthrob and Ted Lasso star

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      THEY were the stunning models who lived life in the fast lane – both on and off the track.But after going on to become TV stars, reality TV bombshells and even the owner of an animal sanctuary, you might have forgotten these stunning celebs who once posed as grid girls.Katie paid tribute to Eddie who got her involved in F1 as a grid girlCredit: PAEddie was one of the driving forces behind the women being brought into the sportCredit: RexOn the grid, Katie was known as her alter-ego JordanCredit: GettyKatie said his death was a great loss to the paddockCredit: PA:Press AssociationThis week, Katie Price’s fans were stunned to see gorgeous throwback snaps of her with the late F1 boss Eddie Jordan, who has sadly died at the age of 76.The glamour model, 46, became a grid girl under the motor racing legend’s tenure back in 1998 when she was aged just 19.Eddie pioneered the introduction of the glamorous women, and Katie even did a stunt for his team Jordan where she straddled one of the F1 cars. Here, we have a look at the other celebs who gave their blossoming careers a boost as a motoring hostess.Nell McAndrewBack in the 1990s, Nell was known for her outrageous behaviour and incredible modelling shoots, so it’s no wonder F1 snapped her up. Eddie convinced the beauty, now 51, to pose for a sizzling series of photos with one of his F1 cars in 2004.In the snaps, she is seen sprawled out in a yellow bikini over the pricey motor, while in another she channels Uma Thurman in Kill Bill, swishing around with a sword and slick jumpsuit.It’s certainly a far cry from her days now as a marathon runner.Lizzie Cundy says being a grid girl was ‘the best job she ever had’ on Good Morning BritainFellow glamour model Nell posed for a photo shoot with one of Eddie’s carsCredit: GettyShe channelled her best Kill Bill vibes for the fun shootCredit: GettyJodie MarshKatie’s long-time nemesis Jodie Marsh made a special guest appearance as a grid girl back in 2003. The former glamour model, now 46, graced the paddock and track at Silverstone to promote Playstation 2 game Formula One.Jodie made a special apperance as the face of PlayStation 2’s new F1 gameCredit: GettyJodie also knew F1 legend Eddie Jordan from her brief stint as a grid girlCredit: ReutersShe opted to wear a driver’s jumpsuit tied at her waist rather than a classic skimpy skirt, and in her special guest appearance on the track, she planted a kiss on Eddie’s cheek.Nowadays, Jodie has traded her hard partying socialite reputation for a new life running an animal sanctuary. And this week, the down-to-earth star joked she’s “fat but happier than ever”.Keeley HazellKeeley also appeared briefly as a grid girl to promote a video gameCredit: AlamyShe posed for photos with F1 drivers Tiago Monteiro (L) and Christijan Albers (C)Credit: GettyThese days you’re most likely to recognise Keeley as Ted Lasso’s Bex but back in the day, she was a lads’ mag favourite who also turned heads on the F1 track.The 38-year-old made her debut as a grid girl in 2003 at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone – leaving fans delighted.Like Jodie Marsh, she turned up to promote PlayStation’s Formula One game, which saw her perch on the Midland F1 team car. It certainly was a gear change from her usual Page 3 shoots.Gemma AtkinsonGemma was named the face of the British Grand Prix in 2007Credit: GettyThe model told how she was a big fan of the sportCredit: GettyBefore Strictly Come Dancing fame, Gemma, now 40, was unveiled in 2007 as the ‘female face’ of the British Grand Prix.At the time, the Hollyoaks star said: “I’m a massive F1 fan and this is my first time at the British Grand Prix. I’m really excited to be here as the female face of the British Grand Prix.“The atmosphere here at Silverstone is incredible! It is an unbelievable experience and I never imagined I’d get so close to the action. I’m so thrilled to be here.”Just a few months later, she was snapped up for I’m A Celeb and from there her star has continued to rise. Melinda MessengerMelinda doesn’t look back on her time as a grid girl in a positive mannerCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdShe posed up with drivers and fellow glamour model Katie PriceCredit: AlamyLike fellow Page Three girls Jodie and Keely, Melinda made an appearance at the British Grand Prix to promote an F1 video game. She wasted no time getting cosy with drivers Ralph Schumacher and Damon Hill in the pits during a practice run in 1998.Melinda became a regular fixture, but she doesn’t look back on the time positively. She told The Sun: “I was willingly exploiting myself, don’t forget. I was quite happy to go and get paid to look glamorous. So that’s a self-exploitation.”Lucy PinderLucy proved a big hit when she posed next to F1 cars back in 2005Credit: AlamyLucy posed up to promote a video game with pal Michelle MarshCredit: Getty Images – GettyLucy, 41, has turned her talents to acting in recent years, but at the height of her glamour girl fame she made a special appearance on the F1 grid.Alongside pal Michelle Marsh, she turned up at Silverstone in 2005.And even the drivers were fans of the beauties, with former F1 champ Fernando Alonso looking delighted while getting a picture with the girls. She also made appearances as a gird girl at the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport back in 2009. Michelle MarshOutsiding of posing for F1, Michelle and Lucy also appeared with bikes for RiskologyCredit: AlamyPage 3 blonde Michelle, now 42, turned up on the track alongside Lucy back in 2005. After being announced as the face of PlayStation’s F1 game, she posed for a series of photos on a F1 car, many showing off her ample cleavage. In a photo of her and Lucy with driver Fernando Alonso, the motor head is seen to peer down Lucy’s top. The pairing certainly proved a hit that year. Olivia AttwoodOlivia wasn’t an F1 girl, instead she posed for Monster at Motorsport eventsShe claims the job saved her life and put her on the path to fameOutspoken Olivia found fame appearing on Love Island back in 2017, but before then she was touring the world as a Motorsport grid girl for Monster Energy.Sadly, she never made it to the prestigious F1 paddock, but isn’t ashamed of her brolly dolly days, claiming it saved her life.Olivia blasted F1 bosses’ decision to axe the grid girls in 2018, saying: “They’re taking the fun, glamour, and extravagance out of absolutely everything – where does it end? If you got a mechanic to hold a brolly over the bike on the track, how boring’s that?”She later told The Sunday Times: “That job saved my life. I travelled the world, it gave me discipline, I met amazing people, so to me, it’d be pretty sad to think someone else wouldn’t get that opportunity.”Lucy Pinder and Michelle Marsh pose with F1 drivers at the British Grand PrixCredit: GettyMelinda Messenger, Katie Price and Emma Noble launched the F1 racing season for team JordanCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Ferrari chief hints at secret tactic employed by Lewis Hamilton to disrupt major F1 rival Max Verstappen

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      FERRARI chief Fred Vasseur appears to have leaked the secret tactic Lewis Hamilton used to win the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint race.Hamilton won his first race for Ferrari after becoming the first driver over the age of 40 to claim pole in a Formula One race since Nigel Mansell in 1994.Lewis Hamilton won his first Ferrari race at the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint raceCredit: GettyHamilton an incredible tactic to help him overcome rival Max VerstappenCredit: GettyFerrari chief Fred Vasseur has revealed what tactic Hamilton used to win the raceCredit: ReutersThe Brit shared the front row with Max Verstappen at the Shanghai circuit and managed to keep his old rival at bay going into Turn 1 before controlling the race from there.Hamilton appeared to struggle to create a significant advantage over the Dutchman, who for some time remained just out of striking distance behind him.As the Sprint race progressed, Hamilton then began to pull away from Verstappen, who was eventually overtaken by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.The seven-time world champion eventually finished more than six seconds ahead of the second-place Aussie with Verstappen in third.READ MORE IN F1Hamilton was praised by engineer Riccardo Adami for a “masterclass in tyre management”.But Scuderia team principal Vasseur has revealed how Hamilton deployed a brilliant tactic to win the Shanghai Sprint race.He explained Hamilton intentionally stayed just a little in front of Verstappen in the early stages to ensure the Red Bull driver was forced to drive through “dirty air” which forced him to burn through his tyres quicker.Vasseur told Canal+: “Hamilton was under control. Starting in front helps. We must not try to draw too many conclusions from this race – because it is too early. Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”I don’t want to say that Lewis had an easy race, but he was in control from the beginning. At a certain point it allowed Verstappen to come back a little, but also causing him to damage his tyres. “He had clean air throughout the race, was able to push towards the end and finished the race with a 7-second lead over Piastri.”Behind the scenes in Australia GP paddock including F1 star Lewis Hamilton’s new Ferrari baseHe added: “If you’re second at the start, it becomes more difficult, because you look dirty, you have to damage your tyres and when you approach someone else, if you can’t overcome it, then you have problems. “Lewis managed the race well: he let Verstappen take it back and damaged the tyres at that stage, while he had a bit of a reserve in his pocket.”Yap yapHamilton hit back at his “yapping critics” following his maiden Ferrari win, before landing P5 in qualifying for Sunday’s feature race.His former engineer, Peter Bonnington, had an awkward gaffe on the team radio to Kimi Antonelli as he accidentally said: “Copy that, Lewis,” before correcting himself to say: “Copy that, Kimi.”Piastri, who was second in the Sprint, claimed pole position for tomorrow’s race and beat Hamilton’s record-breaking lap set during Sprint qualifying with a time of 1:30.641.What is ‘dirty air’ and how does it affect tyres?What is dirty air?In F1, dirty air is a term used to describe the turbulent air left behind by a racing car as it moves forward at high speed and disrupting airflow.Following a car behind on a straight creates a slipstream because there is less air resistance for the car immediately behind, allowing an F1 cars aerodynamic performance to be maximised.However, this phenomenon is reversed going into corners as the car behind has to push through the disrupted air flow left by the car in front, creating less downforce and therefore less grip.Why does this damage tyres?Less downforce for the cars aerodynamic performance means the tyres are being made to work harder to turn the car at the high speeds F1 machines move at.With the tyres working harder, this puts more strain on them and therefore uses up the grip on the tyres far quicker than it would in clean air.This wear on the tyres and disruption of the airflow can make it very difficult for an F1 car to overtake.The 2026 car regulations for F1 have heavily tried to lower the impact dirty air can have on performance to allow for more competitive racing. More

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      ‘Can’t wait to spend forever together’ – Jake Paul announces engagement to speedskater Jutta Leerdam in emotional post

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      JAKE PAUL announced he is engaged to Jutta Leerdam in an emotional social media post. The multimillionaire YouTuber-turned-boxer revealed the news with a series of romantic pictures. Jake Paul announced he is engaged to Jutta LeerdamCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulThe couple shared the news onlineCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulThe newly-engaged couple share a romantic kissCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulThey both matched in all whiteCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulJutta showing off her ringCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulHe wrote: “We’re engaged we can’t wait to spend forever together.”Paul got down on one knee – matching his new fiancee in all white – and popped the question behind a stunning scenic backdrop. Jutta – a world champion on the ice – jumped for joy and showed off her sparkly engagement ring. The couple were showered with well-wishes in the comment sections of Paul’s Instagram – which has 28.6MILLION followers. READ MORE ON JAKE PAULEx-opponent Tyron Woodley wrote: “Congrats!!!!!!!” Former world champion boxer Lawrence Okolie posted: “Massive congratulations!”Older brother Logan shared the post and wrote: “LIL BRO GOT ENGAGED!!!” Logan himself proposed to Danish supermodel Nina Agdal in July 2023 in Lake Como in Italy. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLast September they welcomed baby daughter Esme into the world. Younger brother Jake – who has been with Jutta since April 2023 – plans to have babies too after the 2026 Winter Olympics. Jake Paul blasts Anthony Joshua and vows to KO heavyweight superstarThe couple met after Paul invited Jutta onto his podcast – hitting it off via Instagram messages. And they went public with their relationship two months after Paul, 28, was beaten by Tommy Fury, 25, his only loss in the ring. The American is now 11-1 as a boxer and most recently beat 58-year-old Mike Tyson in a fight marred in controversy amid the age gap. But a huge 100 MILLION people tuned in to watch Paul’s eight round points win on Netflix. The social media sensation then entered shock talks to face Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez, 34, in Las Vegas on May 3. But Canelo pulled out of the deal at the last minute to instead sign a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh. And Paul recently called out Anthony Joshua, 35, with the two later sharing a phone call while teasing a stunning bout in 2026. Jutta also celebrated a gold medal at the World Speed Skating Championships in the trios event alongside Femke Kok and Suzanne Schulting.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 26-year-old features in episodes of Paul’s new reality TV show airing on HBO’s Max this month. Paul American also stars Logan, his fiancee Nina and parents Greg and Pam. Jutta is a world champion speedskaterCredit: RexShe went public with Jake Paul in April 2023Credit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamThe couple first hit it off on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @juttaleerdamJake Paul beat Mike Tyson in his last fightCredit: Getty More

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      Liverpool Legends vs Chelsea Legends LIVE SCORE: Steven Gerrard and Dennis Wise in action in blockbuster with game LEVEL

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      LIVERPOOL Legends are taking on Chelsea Legends in a huge charity match at Anfield RIGHT NOW.Steven Gerrard is amongst the Reds’ star-studded line-up as the Merseyside icon makes his return to the hallowed turf.Meanwhile, the Chelsea squad is stacked with club legends, including Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Gianfranco Zola.Old rivalries are reignited 20 years on from Liverpool’s stunning 2004/05 season, which included an epic Champions League semi-final triumph over the Blues.100 per cent of the proceeds from today’s match will go to the LFC Foundation, as well as supporting beneficiaries, including Forever Reds, Chelsea FC Foundation and Chelsea Players’ Trust.Kick off time: 3pm GMTTV/Stream: LFCTV/Chelsea FC appLiverpool XI: Dudek, Hyypia, Gerrard, Klavan, Kuyt, Babel, Spearing, Sissoko, Biscan, Vignal, KellyChelsea XI: Cudicini, Bosingwa, Huth, Gallas, Babayaro, Mikel, Wise, Makelele, Ramires, Malouda, HasselbainkFollow our live blog below…Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends48. Another legend of Istanbul is on for the hosts.Djibril Cisse has come on up front for Liverpool to partner Peter Crouch.Surely this half has some goals in it for this packed Anfield crowd.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends46. Big cheer from the home faithful as Gerrard comes back out.There were rumours that he was only going to play a half the match.Gonzalez has also come on for The Reds.Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea LegendsWe are back underway at Anfield.Liverpool have the big man on in the form of Peter Crouch.The Reds get the second-half started.Copy linkCopiedHT: Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea LegendsThe stand-out players for Liverpool so far have been the obvious Gerrard, Spearing, Kelly, Kuyt and Babel.All of whom have still look capable of making something happen.For Chelsea, Hasselbaink was busy but Gallas stood out while Mikel showed he still had an engine in the middle of the park, reading the game well and intercepting passes.Copy linkCopiedHT: Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea LegendsLiverpool have looked the more likely to score.The closest we have come to a goal was that Martin Kelly strike that missed the far post by a foot or two..Fans will be hoping a run out for Peter Crouch in the second-half can find that goal they crave.Credit: Times Newspapers LtdCopy linkCopiedHT: Liverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea LegendsThe referee brings the first-half to a close.No goals but plenty of intent at Anfield.Fans will be hoping to see a little more after the break.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends45. Remy looks like he still has pace about him.That could be an unwanted sight for Hyypia, who is in his early fifties now.Kelly gets a sight of goal and looks to drill a low shot in the far corner but is fizzes narrowly wide.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends43. Kuyt is coming deeper looking for the ball since the introduction of Dowie.Gerrard tries his luck from distance but he gets under it and sends it into the stands.Long ball forward to Hasselbaink but the flag goes up for offside.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends41. Loic Remy and Gary Cahill have come on for Chelsea.Fans will be hoping to see some of Gianfranco Zola at some point.Word is that Steven Gerrard is carrying a bit of an injury, the fans will be hoping he can stay on long enough to get himself a goal.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends39. Babel slips past two Chelsea defenders, looking to cross from the byline.A sliding tackle comes in and the ball ricochets off Huth but the officials opt to give a goal kick to the visitors.Makelele looks keen to come back on, with The Blues having dropped to ten men for a moment there.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends37. Credit where it is due to Liverpool and their fans.Selling out Anfield once again for one of these legend matches.Tottenham are playing AC Milan tomorrow and have only sold 15,000 tickets, a quarter of what we have here today.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends35. Gerrard whips in a dangerous ball into the box but Mikel does well to clear.Dowie comes crashing into Makelele who feels the effect of that one.He is back to his feet but seems to be limping over to the touchline, lookiing to tag someone else in for a bit.Kuyt tries his luck from distance but Cudicini saves well.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends33. Both teams rotate their squads for some fresh legs. Natasha Dowie comes on for the hosts, replacing Momo Sissoko.Big cheer from the Anfield crowd as she becomes the first woman to play in a Liverpool Legends side.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends31. Gerrard takes a corner short and gets it back before whipping in a brilliant cross.Hyypia meets it at the near post and heads it narrowly wide.He jokes with the referee, asking for him to look at VAR, suggesting Wise fouled him as the pair end in a heap on the floor.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends29. Finally we have a bit of needle in the game.Spearing goes in heavy on Wise and the former Chelsea man almost stamps out at his opponent.He is having his say as he points to the Liverpool midfielder letting him know what he thinks of him.The visitors look to get it forward but it is cut out by Hyppia, sporting brown hair now which looks strange to any avid fan.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends 27. Spearing is looking full of energy for The Reds.It is good to see players who it still means so much to pull on that jersey of their boyhood clubs.Kelly plays in a deep cross and Gerrard is locked and loaded to shoot but the defender just gets a touch on it to take it away from him.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends25. What the fans in Anfield this afternoon would give to see a Steven Gerrard screamer.The midfielder is making plenty of bursting runs towards the box, hungry to get himself on the scoressheet.Babayaro is fouled by Spearing and the referee awards a free-kick.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends23. We could do with seeing more goalmouth action here.Not that it is a slight on these ageing players, Arsenal fans put up with this every week from their current team.Kuyt is getting into the game more, Gerrard almost gets a sight of goal but it is poked away by the toe of Babayaro.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends21. Promising attack for Liverpool as Gerrard plays it into Babel.He spots the run of Kelly and flicks it inbetween the Chelsea defenders into space.They try and work it to Sissoko but it is read well as The Blues win it back.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends19. Wise ends up in a heap on the floor as he is fouled.All handshakes between the players as you would expect.Liverpool counter and Gerrard steps over the ball but Babel is on his heels and does not anticipate it.The former Reds’ skipper shows his frustrations.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends17. Dudek comes to collect a cross and get it forward quickly.He is caught by the boot of Hasselbaink and the refer pulls it back for a free-kick for the hosts.The legend of the 2005 Champions League final seems to be feeling it and is due to be replaced by Westerveld.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends15. A short pass from Sissoko sells Spearing short.Chelsea win it back annd work it out wide to Wise.Boswinga ends up trying his luck from distance but it sails into The Kop.Never really known for his blockbuster goals in his career.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends13. What a great move from Liverpool there.Spearing plays it into Gerrard, who backheels it back into his path.Laying out wide, it is cut back for Vignal to run onto and hit.His effort was heading in, with Cudicini diving the other way, but it struck Babel to prevent an opening goal.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends11. While their legs may not allow them to do what they used to, you cannot fault the will to win in these players.Aurelio slides into the challenge, craving getting possession for his team.The Reds have got balls into the box on a few occasions but the Chelsea centre-backs have dealt with them well.Copy linkCopiedLiverpool Legends 0-0 Chelsea Legends9. Big cheer from the Anfield crowd as Babel takes on Wise and skips past him.Complete mismatch there as the former Liverpool winger still seems to have a turn of pace about him.Mikel is looking mobile for Chelsea in the middle of the park.Copy linkCopied More

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      Liverpool and Premier League rivals given huge transfer boost after Rayan Cherki reaches exit agreement with Lyon

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      LIVERPOOL have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Lyon star Rayan Cherki.The Ligue 1 side have decided to sell Cherki, 21, this summer – though Arne Slot’s Reds will face significant competition.Rayan Cherki is set to leave Lyon this summerCredit: GettyCherki impressed against England U21’s last nightCredit: RexWith eight goals and 18 assists for Lyon so far this season, the flamboyant midfielder is one of the hottest prospects in French football.Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have both expressed an interest in the France Under-21 international, while he also has admirers in Italy.Cherki dazzled against England U21s in a 5-3 friendly win in Lorient on Friday night.The Reds target scored one and claimed two assists in a stellar performance against Lee Carsley’s side which included plenty of showboating.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFulham and Crystal Palace have both been keen on Cherki in the past, with the Cottagers failing in a bid in January 2024.Borussia Dortmund saw a £19million bid knocked back in January, believing this would trigger a release clause but it was rejected.Cherki and Lyon have now come to an agreement that the club will not stand in the way of a move at the end of the season.The player’s contract expires in the summer of 2026.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKCherki has the chance to catch the eye against Manchester United in their Europa League quarter-final on April 10 and 17.Meanwhile, Liverpool are reportedly keen on Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.Fans convinced Frimpong will join Liverpool after spotting his Holland camp antics More