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    Chelsea CONFIRM signing of Liam Delap after beating Man Utd to £30m transfer for Ipswich star

    CHELSEA have confirmed the signing of Liam Delap after beating Manchester United to the £30million Ipswich striker.Delap, 22, has joined the Blues on a six-year contract after his release clause was met following Ipswich’s relegation to the Championship.Liam Delap has joined Chelsea from Ipswich in a £30million dealCredit: GettyDelap signs on the dotted line for the BluesCredit: GettyThe striker scored 12 Prem goals for Ipswich in their relegation seasonCredit: GettyThe centre-forward emerged as Enzo Maresca’s preferred attacking target after netting 12 Premier League goals for the Tractor Boys.Their time together at Manchester City also played a pivotal role in Delap’s decision to snub fellow suitors United.The forward is set to make his Chelsea debut at the Club World Cup.In a statement on the Blues’ website, Delap said: “I understand the stature of this club and can see the trajectory it is on with these players and the head coach.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It’s going to be an incredible place for me to develop, and I hope to achieve amazing things here and help the club win more trophies.”Delap will battle Nicolas Jackson for a spot up front, with the England U21s star hoping to become Chelsea’s starting striker for the new Prem season.The former Stoke, Preston and Hull loanee has also been reunited with his City youth team-mates Cole Palmer and Romeo Lavia.Their relationship down the spine of the team could bring Chelsea success.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSDelap will be eager to help the Blues seal more silverware after Maresca’s men won last week’s Conference League final against Real Betis.The City youth teamer had initially looked destined for a move to their rivals United.From embarrassing Chelsea pal to interview with dad – Five times Cole Palmer stole show AFTER Conference League finalsThe Red Devils are keen on attacking reinforcements, having already shelled out £62.5m on Wolves’ Matheus Cunha.But the prospect of linking up with some familiar faces – plus the pull of Champions League football – swung the decision in Chelsea’s favour.Delap praised Ipswich for giving him regular top-flight football and said he was ‘confident’ they would be back in the Premier League soon.The Blues are expected to continue their major squad rebuild with more incomings and outgoings this summer.They have already welcomed Kendry Paez, Estevao Willian and Dario Essugo to Stamford Bridge.A new winger and centre-back are also on Maresca’s wishlist.Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens and Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi are in the mix.Delap’s signing could be bad news for the likes of Christopher Nkunku, Joao Felix and even Noni Madueke.Read More on The SunTOP ENGLISH PREM SCORERS 2024-25THE Top 5 is below…Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) – 16Cole Palmer (Chelsea) – 15Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) – 13LIAM DELAP (Ipswich) – 12Danny Welbeck (Brighton) – 10Misfits including Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell will also be moved on.With £1.2billion already spent under Todd Boehly, Chelsea fans will be hoping to finally challenge for the title next season. More

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    Inside Michael Schumacher’s tragic health battle in Majorca hideaway – as pal makes heartbreaking prediction for future

    WITH fists pumping and arms aloft, racing great Michael Schumacher celebrated his many victories with the same energy as his driving.And that is how the Formula One team boss who helped turn the German legend into a champion three decades ago prefers to think of him.Michael Schumacher in his prime competing for Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix in 2004Credit: AP:Associated PressPictures show the helicopter rescue operation in 2013 following Michael’s skiing accident in the French resort of MeribelCredit: Nick HaleyMichael with wife Corinna and their children Gina-Maria and Mick in 2021 Netflix documentaryCredit: NetflixNot as the incapacitated survivor of a horrific skiing accident that Schumacher is said to have become.Italian businessman Flavio Briatore said this week: “If I close my eyes. I see him smiling after a victory.“I prefer to remember him like that rather than him just lying on a bed.”Flavio’s comments reveal the day-to-day struggles faced by the now-reclusive sporting hero, who once epitomised the swashbuckling spirit of adrenaline sport.Schumacher, 56, would go wheel-to-wheel with rivals at extreme speeds on the scariest of bends en route to a record-breaking seven Formula One world championships.Off the track he would party with pals, smoke big cigars, sky dive, scuba dive and fly helicopters.‘Michael communicates with his eyes’But nothing has been seen of Michael since his near-fatal crash on Alpine slopes in France on December 29, 2013.Rumours of some medical miracles, appearances, fresh photos and interviews frequently spread online.But a Formula One insider tells The Sun that like Flavio, the world needs to get used to not seeing Michael’s beaming smile any more.Craig Scarborough, who has been covering the sport for around 25 years and interviewed Michael many times, reveals: “I spoke to someone who is very, very close to him and they just explained we’re not going to hear any more from him.Emotional moment Michael Schumacher’s son and Sebastian Vettel pay tribute to stricken F1 legend “He’s in a comfortable position as far as he can be with his state of health.”It has also been reported that only three people see Michael at his secluded home on the Spanish holiday island of Majorca.Even Flavio, 75, who has been a close friend of Michael since they began working together at the Benetton racing team in 1991, has not seen him for a while.But the Italian says he “often” speaks to Michael’s wife Corinna, 56.Much of her time is said to be consumed by maintaining her husband’s care and keeping the exact details of his current health condition a secret.And Corinna has also had to cope with all the distress of dealing with a blackmail plot.Yilmaz Tozturkan, 53, and his son Daniel Lins, 30, had threatened to publish videos and pictures of Michael unless they were given £12million.Security guard Markus Fritsche had copied the private material while working for the Schumachers and sold it to the two men.Michael on the slopes in Italy in 2003Credit: Rex FeaturesCorinna and Gina accepting a German lifetime achievement award on Michael’s behalf in 2022 in CologneCredit: RexIn February the trio were found guilty of their part in the blackmail plot.Fritsche was given a two-year suspended sentence, while Tozturkan was jailed for three years and Lins was given a six-month suspended prison sentence by a German court.Corinna wanted a harsher sentence for Fritsche.She said: “What still shocks me most is the massive breach of trust. “He should receive a punishment for this that deters others from potentially doing the same.”And last October stories emerged claiming that Michael had attended the wedding of his daughter Gina, 27, in Majorca.Guests and staff had to hand over their mobile phones, while security guards made sure no one could snoop on the ceremony or party.But Michael’s former Benetton teammate Johnny Herbert said: “From what I understand, that was all fake news.”We do everything we can to make Michael better and to make sure he’s comfortable. Corinna SchumacherWhile it remains possible that Schumacher did attend the wedding in a wheelchair, another story was definitely made up.Last year Corinna successfully sued German magazine Die Aktuelle for claiming on its cover “Michael Schumacher, the first interview!”In fact the quotes had been generated by artificial intelligence.What no outsider can be sure about is whether Michael could give an interview if he wanted to.There have been conflicting accounts of his health condition.When Michael’s head hit a boulder in the skiing accident 12 years ago, it split his helmet in two.The brain injury was so serious that he spent 250 days in a coma.The best medical treatment that money could buy brought the sporting great, who is worth £468million, back to consciousness.There had been rumours that further treatment in Paris had allowed Michael to take some small steps, but that was later dismissed.Michael won a record-breaking seven Formula One world championshipsCredit: GettyFlavio Briatore, seen here at Monaco GP last month, spoke about his former Benetton driverCredit: GettyMost people in the know indicate that he is unable to talk, although it is possible he could use eye movements to send messages like the late scientist Stephen Hawking did.In 2020 Flavio’s former wife Elisabetta Gregoraci claimed that: “Michael doesn’t speak, he communicates with his eyes.”Friends do visit and he still follows sports.Former Ferrari F1 chief Jean Todt said: “I can see him but of course, what I miss is what we used to do together. “I watch Grand Prix with Michael.”Corinna also indicated there was an attempt to maintain normality in difficult circumstances.She said in a 2021 Netflix documentary: “We’re together. “We live together at home. “We do therapy.“We’re trying to carry on as a family’“We do everything we can to make Michael better and to make sure he’s comfortable. And to simply make him feel our family, our bond.“And no matter what, I will do everything I can. We all will.“We’re trying to carry on as a family, the way Michael liked it and still does.”I hope they can find happiness in the situation they find themselves in.Craig ScarboroughIt was reported by German media, ahead of the ten-year anniversary of his skiing accident in 2023, that Schumacher receives 24-hour care from a team of up to 15 people.He has been driven in a Mercedes road car, and played sounds from the F1 track, to stimulate his brain with familiar noises.There has been some good family news to lift Michael’s spirits.Last month he became a grandfather for the first time when Gina gave birth to her daughter Millie.His son, 26-year-old Mick, who spent two years as a F1 driver, was only 14 when his dad suffered the debilitating head injury.In the Netflix documentary he admitted he would give “anything” to talk to him about the sport again.Mick said: “I think dad and I would understand each other in a different way now, simply because we speak a similar language, the language of motorsport, and we would have a lot to talk about.”That’s where my head is at most of the time, thinking that would be so cool. I’d give anything just for that.”Mick found love with Danish model Laila Hasanovic, 26, in 2023 — and although they have recently been rumoured to have split   up, she was reportedly trusted enough by the family to be one of the few people to have visited Michael.Craig reckons having close personal time with Mick and other family members is vital for the stricken motorsports star.Physical workloadHe says: “I think a lot of people demand stuff from him and I think that’s wrong.“He is himself, and his family have a lot to contend with.“Until you’ve cared for somebody, I don’t think anyone realises the emotion and the physical workload.”The fact that they have been bold enough to withdraw from public life and not be tempted to do exclusives out there to various people, I think, is noble, and I hope that continues.“I hope they can find happiness in the situation they find themselves in.”Like Flavio, Craig is more comfortable talking about the Michael people knew before the ski tragedy.He says: “He was a guy who enjoyed his personal time. “He loved his family.“He did lots of lovely things. “He clearly liked a drink and he loved a big cigar.“But he had lots of time to bring up his son.”While it is understandable that Michael’s army of fans want to hear from him again, they may have to make do with recalling his past glories.There were certainly more than enough of them for Flavio and others to remember. 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    Major security breach as Cristiano Ronaldo is grabbed by pitch invader before guards are forced to intervene

    CRISTIANO RONALDO was grabbed by a pitch invader amid a shocking security breach at the Nations League semi-final.Desperate stewards scrambled to intervene when a fan got on the pitch as Portugal’s eventual matchwinner warmed up to take on Germany.A determined fan got all the way out to Cristiano RonaldoRonaldo appeared shocked at first but then acted to calm the situationThe intruder was eventually restrained by four menRonaldo had the last laugh with the winner against GermanyCredit: ReutersRonaldo at first looked stunned when the intruder got his hands round him at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena.The young male supporter was then held back by two people.And another security staff member rushed in to help keep the fan away from the 40-year-old legend.At the same time, a now-calm Ron put his arm out towards the man, as if to settle the situation down even further. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe fan was then tackled to the ground by FOUR stewards before being led away.It was at the same venue where Paris Saint-Germain fans swarmed on after Saturday’s 5-0 Champions League final victory over Inter Milan.Security staff failed to stop that invasion, with supporters ripping out chunks of the turf as souvenirs and tearing down goal-frames. Wednesday’s intrusion came after the start of the international had been held up for 10 minutes due to a sudden hailstorm marring visibility.Most read in FootballViewers might have been shocked to see the fan get this close to RonBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKUefa said in a statement: “Kick-off delayed due to adverse weather conditions affecting the warm-up of the teams.”Ronaldo was in the Portugal line-up alongside Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, who has just rejected a £200million move to Al-Hilal.Bruno Fernandes matches Cristiano Ronaldo record as he wins Man Utd award – but admits he DOESN’T want itAnd ex-Old Trafford hero Ron, didn’t seem too affected by his pre-match disturbance.He was involved in a few of Portugal’s most dangerous moments during a patchy and goalless first period, although he was not as sharp as he would have liked.But he was then the second-half hero, slotting a 68th-minute winner after Francisco Conceicao cancelled out German midfielder Florian Wirtz’s opener. Club-wise, however, Ronaldo’s future is uncertain.Al-Nassr still hope to keep the five-time Ballon d’Or winner – despite interest from major team in the Club World Cup.Ronaldo looked on as the supporter was led awayHe later slotted his 137th international goal to sink GermanyCredit: Reuters More

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    ‘Game’s gone’ – Fuming fans just realising how much it costs to watch Nations League even if they pay for Prime Video

    FOOTBALL fans have been left fuming after realising how much they will need to pay to watch the Uefa Nations League.Fans would have hoped to tune in tonight to watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal take on Florian Wirtz’s Germany in the first of the Nations League semi-finals tonight.Fans are only just realising what they have to pay in order to watch the Nations League semi-finalsCristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal face off against Leroy Sane’s Germany in the first gameCredit: GettyHowever, broadcaster Amazon Prime Video Sport had a nasty surprise for any fan wanting to watch.That is because even Prime subscribers – who pay £95 per year or £8.99 a month – have to pay extra to tune in.Amazon announced in March that viewers would be able to watch Nations League games from £2.49, and they could be viewed without a subscription.But coming to the matches this week, fans were left furious to learn the pay-per-view policy was active, even if you already had a subscription to the streaming platform.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLTaking to social media, one fan said: “Btw that Germany game being on Amazon prime pay per view for £2.49 even when you have prime is a f***ing scam.”A second said: “Amazon Prime charging £2.49 per game to watch Nations League and WC qualifiers loool we are so so cooked.”A third added: “I can watch it on a stream but the fact Amazon Prime is charging £2.49 to watch a Nations League match is absurd.”Another said: “£3 pay per view to watch the Nations League on Amazon Prime, a platform you already have to pay for. Games gone,” alongside an edited picture of Sean Dyche saying “Utter woke nonsense”.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKA fifth said: “Ridiculous charging £2.49 to watch Nations League football! Especially when I already pay for Amazon Prime.”A sixth added: “Sorry why are Amazon charging £2.49 to watch Germany v Portugal in the Nations League when I’ve got Amazon Prime? What a scam.” More

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    Footballer, 35, dies after suffering cardiac arrest on pitch just hours after sharing deep message about ‘soul and life’

    A FOOTBALLER has died after collapsing on the pitch following a reported cardiac arrest – having shared a poignant message just hours earlier.Enzo Pittau, 35, the dad of a new baby girl, lost his footing several times before his collapse 41 minutes into a cup game.Argentinian football is in shock over Enzo Pittau’s deathCredit: Jam PressPittau had shared what now reads as a poignant messageCredit: TwitterHis passion for football was clear to seeCredit: Jam PressPittau was playing for Don Orione away to Club Union in Argentina’s Chaco Federation tournament.Witnesses say there was “chaos…screaming… and crying” as people in the venue saw his fall and realised how serious the situation was.Media outlet Hechos y Derecho say Pittau was taken in a private vehicle to a hospital, where he died.The Chaco League star had played for numerous teams in the area, also enjoying spells in Italy, Switzerland and Spain.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFootball in the area, north of Argentina capital Buenos Aires, is in mourning and shock following his death.A few hours before the match Pittau posted a touching message and photo on social media.He wrote: “The faith and God in between. Today we play with soul and life.”Alongside those words was a picture of his football top and shin guards – which  had photos of his new daughter.Most read in SportHis club said: “With deep pain, we communicate the death of Enzo Pittau. We are shocked and affected by this loss. “We appreciate your solidarity and understanding in this difficult time for our club and Enzo Pittau’s family.”We were all in shock, the players and us in the stands. The match was stopped for a while and then suspended.WitnessA witness told Diario Chaco via Contexto Tucuman: “I was in the middle of the match and Pittau fell to the ground. It was as if he had fainted.”I can still see it, and it’s very painful. “Everything turned into chaos. People were running, screaming, crying, and yelling for help.”From the stands, we didn’t really know what had happened, but it was awful.”Another witness said: “I have this image of Pittau falling alone. I can’t get it out of my head. “We’re dismayed by what happened.  “It hurts quite a bit. We were all in shock, the players and us in the stands. The match was stopped for a while and then suspended.”Read More on The SunLocal media say Pittau had returned to Chaco to be near his family after his grandfather had health problems.Sunday’s tragic match was the return leg in the second phase of the Argentinian Federativo tournament.Family man Pittau has passed away tragicallyCredit: Jam Press More

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    Germany vs Portugal Nations League clash DELAYED as players are forced to protect themselves from hailstones

    THE NATIONS LEAGUE semi-final clash between Germany and Portugal was delayed by 10 minutes due to a HAILSTORM in Munich.The situation became so unbearable that players had to protect themselves.The Nations League semi-final clash between Germany and Portugal had to be delayed by 10 minutesPlayers had to protect themselves from hailstonesPlayers were overwhelmed by the weather conditionsUEFA warned match goers of possible thunderstormsThat match was initially expected to start at 8pm in Germany.But Cristiano Ronaldo and Co instead kicked off at ten past after ducking for cover.Earlier in the day, Uefa warned match goers of possible thunderstorms in the Bavarian capital forecast.Around an hour before the originally scheduled kick-off time, a storm swept across northern Munich.Read More on FootballAnd it lashed the stadium with rain, leaving the arena grass carpeted in hailstones.Goalkeepers from both sides had begun their warm-up when the storm hit.And the players ran for cover as the conditions got too much to handle.Nevertheless, the weather eased up soon after and the two teams took to the field.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSPortugal went on to win 2-1 after Liverpool target Florian Wirtz’s opener was cancelled out by Francisco Conceicao’s equaliser before Ronaldo’s winner.Roberto Martinez’s side is now set to take on either Spain or France on Sunday’s Nations League final.England boss Thomas Tuchel explains Ivan Toney recallWhereas Julian Nagelsmann’s side will face the other semi-final’s defeated team in the third–place play-off that same day.The storm lashed the stadium with rainThe storm left the arena grass carpeted in hailstonesGoalkeepers from both sides had to interrupt their pre-match warm-up More

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    Inside story of the ex-Man Utd wonderkid who retired in non-league that now helps clubs find the next gen of talent

    FEBIAN BRANDY has gone from being one of the hottest young talents in English football to helping clubs unearth the next big thing.Brandy, 36, didn’t quite hit the heights after nearly 15 years on the books at Manchester United.Febian Brandy was one of Manchester United’s top-rated talents in the 2000sCredit: GettyNow Brandy is helping find the next batch of top talentCredit: X @febianbrandyThe tricky forward was thought of as one of the brightest sparks in the English game, lauded by team-mates and chased by the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona.But injuries meant that Brandy never played a professional game for Man Utd.He instead had 16 different clubs across multiple countries before retiring in non-league.However, he has insisted that he has no regrets over how things worked out, after it was that journey that led him to create Skouted – an app that helps unsigned players find a club to give them an opportunity.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBrandy told SunSport: “I always saw myself playing for Manchester United, I didn’t really know anything else. “I only really knew Man Utd and England. So when it did come to an end it was hard, I was upset.“But I thought to myself, for my career, this has to happen. I didn’t want to be one of those players that was 23/24 and signing contracts just to be at a big club. “I wanted to go and make a name for myself elsewhere. I was obviously upset, but it was something that had to be done.Most read in FootballPeople ask, ‘Should I have signed for Barcelona?’ Don’t get me wrong, the weather would have been nicer, but I’ve got no regrets.Febian BrandyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“People ask, ‘Should I have signed for Barcelona?'”Don’t get me wrong, the weather would have been nicer, but I’ve got no regrets.”Brandy (bottom row, second on the left) played alongside the likes of Ryan Shawcross and Darron Gibson in United’s youth teamCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe forward also represented England at youth levelCredit: GettyMan Utd had turned down a £1million bid from Barca when Brandy was just a teenager, a deal rejected by Sir Alex Ferguson after the iconic manager asked Brandy if he wanted to stay put.Barcelona had come sniffing after he had impressed in a youth tournament involving the Catalan club, Real Madrid, PSG and Ajax.Brandy explained: “About two weeks after the tournament, some Spanish guy – I don’t know how he got the number – rang my mum and dad’s house phone. “My mum picked up and he said ‘we’re interested in your son Febian.’“Another two weeks later I went into training and Sir Alex Ferguson walked past me in the corridor and said ‘have you heard?’. “I had a feeling what he was talking about, but you have to be respectful so I played dumb. He said ‘Barcelona are interested in you, what are your thoughts?’“I said, ‘listen, boss. I’m a local lad. I’m from Manchester and I see my career here, this is the place that I want to be’. Then he just slapped me on the head, called me a good lad and walked away.“Things started to come to fruition in the weeks that followed, and I think they [Barca] made a £1m bid, which obviously Sir Alex rejected and I didn’t hear anything of it from then.”Manchester-born Brandy ultimately left United in 2010, where he had come up through the youth ranks alongside the likes of Ravel Morrison, Jonny Evans and Danny Welbeck.Just 22 at the time, Brandy had gone from training with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville – players he recalls being like “big brothers” to him – to trying to find his next club and the next step in his career in the lower leagues.Brandy had lined up a deal with Sheffield United in the Championship, but broke his metatarsal in the last minute of his last game for Man Utd’s reserves – scuppering the move.Brandy spent nearly 15 years on the books at Sir Alex Ferguson’s Man UtdCredit: Febian BrandyInstead, after seven months without a club, he found an opportunity with Notts County in League Two.From there injuries meant Brandy was never able to settle at one club, kickstarting a journeyman career that saw him play in Greece and Thailand as well as for the likes of Sheffield United, Rotherham and Rochdale.It was during that time of bouncing around from club to club and constantly battling injury that Brandy realised he had to start thinking about his future, which led to the idea for Skouted.He recalled: “When I was in my late 20s I had been battling with so many injuries and I started to think about my future.”I didn’t really want to be a coach or a manager. That’s when I started to put Skouted in place.“I’ve always had an entrepreneurial mindset and I think what really triggered it was that when I was at Man Utd, I was pretty fortunate to be there as long as I was. “I was fortunate to get a contract every year from the age of eight until I was 22.“I had friends that might not have been good enough to make it at Man Utd, but they might have been able to go and play at a lesser club. “But when they got released their parents or their guardians didn’t have the connections to pick up the phone to someone in the Championship or League One and ask for a trial.Brandy moved to Sheffield United later in his careerCredit: BladesHe also had a spell with WalsallCredit: PA:Empics Sport“That’s when I thought to myself, ‘I need to create something that’s going to bridge that gap between players and clubs’. “Something where football clubs can find these players and players have got a platform to present themselves in front of these football clubs.”That’s exactly what he did, launching Skouted after hanging up his boots at non-league Ebbsfleet in 2017 and turning his attention to helping the next generation of talent.The app allows young players to upload clips of themselves playing, with top clubs then browsing through the videos to see if there’s any potential there.While Brandy has also begun to organise showcase games where young stars train together and are invited to play in academy competitions in front of top-level scouts – including the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea.Everyone wants to sign a Messi or a Ronaldo, but the reality is that they’re rare gems. But my experience at Man Utd helps me know what level top clubs are still looking for.Febian BrandyIn fact, a recent entry into the SuperCup, formerly known as the Milk Cup, saw his side of hungry prospects grind out a 2-2 draw with Manchester United U16s with just four weeks of training – resulting in eight players being invited to trials at top clubs.It was that same competition that Brandy had played in as a teenager, winning player of the tournament over the likes of Sergio Busquets and Bojan – sparking interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona.Brandy doesn’t know exactly how many players he has helped get an opportunity, but estimated that Skouted has helped in excess of 300 club-less players earn professional trials across the globe.He wants Skouted to be seen as a “breeding ground” for talent, and can already point to players that are now tied down at the top level thanks to the app’s help.Arsenal youngster Louis Zecevic-John, who has signed a scholarship with the Gunners academy and represented both England and Serbia at youth level, found himself on the Skouted app before getting his shot.Arsenal youngster Louis Zecevic-John is an example of Skouted’s successCredit: GettyBrandy explained: “Louis was picked up by one of the Skouted scouts and we put him up with a Championship club, who ended up not being too keen on him. “But after that he was picked up by a Premier League side before signing a two-year contract with Arsenal.“He was actually on the Skouted app a few years ago, it just goes to show that we know what we’re talking about. “He went from Regents Park, to the Skouted App and now he’s gone on to sign for Arsenal”.Now Brandy is planning on expanding his platform for the women’s game too, with plans in place to put on a female showcase game this year.For the former England youth international and two-time Saint Kitts and Nevis cap, it’s all about getting talented players back on the pitch.He added: “Everyone wants to sign a Messi or a Ronaldo, but the reality is that they’re rare gems. But my experience at Man Utd helps me know what level top clubs are still looking for.Read More on The Sun“Some of these players don’t know what to do, and their parents don’t know what to do. In terms of how they can get involved in the football system. “We’re not saying we’re going to turn everyone into a Premier League footballer, but what we’re trying to say is there’s a level out there for people to play football.”Brandy knows better than most that not everyone will make it to the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyBrandy wants Skouted to become a hotbed for talent around the globeCredit: X @febianbrandy More

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    Championship club give update on new £3billion ‘spaceship’ stadium as incredible concept video is released

    FANS are hailing “monumental” progress in a Championship club’s £3bililion scheme for a new 60,000-seat stadium and community hub.Birmingham released a concept video of a massive complex – as NFL legend Tom Brady’s majestic dreams leapt closer to reality.Supporters are even more excited after seeing the new imagesCredit: Youtube @BCFCThe club plan mega transport linksCredit: Youtube @BCFCA video gave an insight into the huge complexCredit: Youtube @BCFCBirmingham minority owner Tom Brady is one of the main people behind a revival on the pitch and spectacular plans off itCredit: ReutersMinority shareholder Brady and Blues’ owners Knighthead plan to follow an incredible season on the pitch with jaw-dropping developments off itBirmingham romped back to the second-tier by amassing 111 points as big-spending League One champions.That was 19 points clear of Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham in second place.Now the club have released a clip with awesome transport links to a futuristic venue likened in the past to a “spaceship”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne side of a blue-walled, smoothly-curved stadium is shown, with sweeping views of tree-lined walkways and rail links.One viewer claimed on X: “People will be coming from all corners of the country to take in the view.”Another veteran supporter posted: “After 70 years of suffering mainly heartache it’s just my luck to be on the downward slope now that #BCFC are finally on the way to the top with the best owners in its 150 year history. “Today’s funding confirmation has given me a purpose in life. Thanks TW.”Most read in ChampionshipThe sleek design impressed observersCredit: Youtube @BCFCBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThose initials are a reference to Knighthead’s co-founder and Blues’ chairman Tom Wagner, who has described the go-ahead for travel connections as a “huge step forward for the Sports Quarter”.An estimated £2.4bn Government investment in local transport will be used to extend the area’s Metro to the proposed new venue.Tom Brady tells owner rival Rob Mcelhenney ‘shame on you’ after giving away his touching giftThat’s kickstarted the whole £3bn scheme, with the first phase set to be finished by 2029. The club also say “the extension of Birmingham City Centre to East Birmingham will help unlock the future of the development” – including creating around 10,000 jobs. Fans seem thrilled by the transport links.And after seeing the club’s video, one supporter wrote: “Love the stadium design as well guys it’s gonna look mint.” Wagner said: “The Chancellor’s undertaking to upgrade transport links in East Birmingham is a huge step forward for the Sports Quarter. “It gives us the springboard we need to advance this transformative project at pace, bringing huge benefits to the people of East Birmingham and the wider region in the shape of jobs and opportunities, as well as economic growth that will be felt across the whole of the UK.”Last month Wagner had also unveiled plans to provide outstanding training facilities for academy players “unlike any other that exists in European football”.Read More on The SunAnd Blues’ interim CEO Jeremy Dale spoke of “creating jobs, building infrastructure for our local community, and creating a world-class sporting venue that will put Birmingham on the map”.The planned stadium would double Birmingham’s capacity of 29,409 at St. Andrew’s.  More