Sport

Subterms

    More stories

    • 213 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Ex-Arsenal starlet jailed over ‘significant role’ in plot to smuggle £600k of cannabis into UK from Thailand

      by

      A FORMER Arsenal starlet has been jailed over a plot to smuggle £600,000 worth of drugs in the UK.Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was arrested after border officials seized two suitcases containing cannabis at Stansted Airport.Ex-Arsenal star Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been jailedCredit: GettyHe was involved in a plot to smuggle £600k of cannabis into the UKCredit: UnpixsEmmanuel-Thomas pleaded guilty to his roleCredit: PAThe drugs, which weighed around 60kg, had arrived via flight from Bangkok in Thailand.It is believed he may have been the intermediary between drug pushers in the UK and suppliers in Thailand and was described as having a “significant role”.Emmanuel-Thomas, 34, has now been jailed for four years after he pleaded guilty to fraudulent evasion of the prohibition on the importation of cannabis.Judge Alexander Mills told him he had a “substantial fall from grace”.Read more newsHe added: “It is through your own actions you will no longer be known as a professional footballer.””You will be known as a criminal. A professional footballer who threw it all away.”Chelmsford Crown Court heard the drugs were brought into the UK by Emmanuel-Thomas’ girlfriend Yasmin Piotrowska.She had flown business class to Stanstead Airport with Rosie Rowland to carry put the plot on September 2.Most read in FootballEmmanuel-Thomas was linked to the discovery by numerous WhatsApp messages, voice notes and pictures.The court was told it was “apparent” he had recruited the women, who were cleared after prosecutors offered no evidence in their case.He used his influenced as a professional footballer to sway the two women – offering them £2,500 plus a free holiday to Thailand.After Piotrowska was stopped by border officials, Emmanuel-Thomas messaged Rowland to tell her to “delete everything from our chat if you can”.The footballer then travelled to Stratford, East London, on September 5 and replaced his mobile.He was sacked by Scottish club Greenock Morton following his arrest last year.Emmanuel-Thomas is a former England under-17 and under-19 international.He began his career at Arsenal before playing for various clubs – including Ipswich Town, Bristol City, QPR, Livingston and Aberdeen.The striker signed a six-month contract with Greenock Morton in July.David Philips, NCA senior investigating officer, said: “Organised crime groups make significant profits by trafficking and selling perceived high-quality cannabis legally grown in the US, Canada and Thailand illegally in the UK.”Organised criminals like Emmanuel-Thomas can be very persuasive and offer payment to couriers. But the risk of getting caught is very high and it simply isn’t worth it.”Emmanuel-Thomas is the latest Brit to be caught smuggling drugs.The Sun revealed how Cameron Bradford, 21, is being detained in Germany for allegedly hiding cannabis in her bags on a flight from Thailand.A British OnlyFans model was also caught allegedly smuggling nearly £200,000 worth of Thai cannabis into Spain.Read More on The SunElsewhere, Brit Bella May Culley, 18, sparked a massive international search operation in early May after she was reported missing while holidaying in Thailand.However, it was later revealed that the teen, from Billingham, County Durham, had been arrested 4,000 miles away on drug offences in Georgia.The footballer was arrested last SeptemberCredit: InstagramNCA officers found the drugs in two suitcasesCredit: UnpixsEmmanuel-Thomas previously played for AberdeenCredit: PA More

    • 175 Shares189 Views

      in Soccer

      World Cup stadium looks totally unrecognisable with cranes on pitch and seats ripped out

      by

      THE iconic Estadio Banorte looks unrecognisable as work on it’s epic World Cup revamp continues.Mexico’s national stadium – where Diego Maradona scored his Hand of God goal against England in 1986 – will host the opening game of the 2026 World Cup.The iconic Estadio Banorte looks unrecognisableCredit: AFPAll near-81,000 seats have been ripped out of the arenaCredit: AFPThe ground is undergoing an £80million renovation before the 2026 World CupCredit: AFPThe previously named the Estadio Azteca is undergoing changes in order to be fully modernised for next summer’s tournament. The venue for the 1970 and 1986 World Cup finals, the stadium will become the first to host three World Cups when it puts on the 2026 competition, which will be played across Mexico, the United States and Canada.With a record 48 teams, a whopping 16 venues, three countries and 16 cities are needed for the next World Cup.The stadium was renamed the Estadio Banorte as part of an £80million sponsorship deal in March.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSOwner group Ollamani received an £80million loan from Banorte, a major Mexican bank that will be repaid over 12 years.One of the development project’s main goals is to maintain the historic identity of the ground, as capacity jumps from 81,000 to 90,000.New pictures show the turf completely torn up , with several cranes and trucks working to relay the dirt and mend the stands.The iconic exterior columns will be refurbished and enhanced with special lighting to highlight the architecture during night matches.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut the biggest changes are happening inside the walls, with the stands currently grey after almost every seat was ripped up.The previous VIP area has been completely demolished and rebuilt, while new stands will tower over the old ones.Birmingham give update on new £3billion stadium as they announce major developmentThe stadium closed in 2024 to begin remodelling workCredit: AFPThe Banorte Stadium (formerly known as Azteca) is hoping to open up in early 2026Credit: AFPThe changes will also see new locker rooms, referee zones, hospitality suites, a press room, and other facilities designed to meet Fifa’s highest standards.Strict Fifa sponsorship rules, however, dictates that the stadium will still be referred to as Estadio Azteca throughout next year’s World Cup.Closed since 2024 due to remodeling work, the Estadio Banorte is expected to finish construction later this year or in early 2026.The name change will mark the second in the stadium’s 58-year existence after briefly being called Estadio Guillermo Canedo in 1997.It will be the biggest stadium used for the 2026 World Cup and is scheduled to host two of Mexico’s three group matches, including the tournament’s opening game on June 11 next year.Despite the stadium’s prestige, only five of the tournament’s 104 matches will take place in Mexico City.Mexican side Club America usually play their home games there.It will be the biggest stadium used for the 2026 World Cup, and the first to host three World CupsDiego Maradona’s Hand of God goal took place at Mexico City’s iconic stadiumPele won the 1970 World Cup at the Estadio Azteca More

    • 200 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Arsenal ‘add Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers to transfer wishlist’ as Mikel Arteta plots attacking reshuffle

      by

      MORGAN ROGERS has emerged as a summer transfer target for Arsenal.The Gunners are desperate to add more firepower after mustering 69 Premier League goals last season.Morgan Rogers is being eyed by ArsenalCredit: GettyMikel Arteta’s men were 22 goals shy of their tally for the 2023/24 campaign.And Arsenal are ready to spend big to bring proven goal threats to the club. Rogers made 19 goal contributions across 37 Prem games for Villa last season.The 22-year-old proved to be hugely impressive in his full top-flight season.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAccording to The Times, Arsenal would have to offer a “significant fee” to prize Rogers away from Villa Park. He only joined the club in 2023 for £15million from Middlesbrough.Rogers extended his contract at Villa until 2030 last November. But missing out on the Champions League could see players moved away from Villa Park this summer.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKVilla are at serious risk from PSR rules, according to research undertaken by The Athletic.The club have lost £206.2m in the past two seasons, the highest deficit in the Premier League in that time.Champions League places CONFIRMED after Aston Villa VAR controversy as Newcastle have to be saved by Man UtdResearch from the outlet suggests project Villa can only lose £15m in 2024-25 and remain in line with Prem rules.As a result, they may be forced to listen to offers for a number of stars this summer. Arsenal have been targeting a move for Nico Williams this summer. The Athletic Bilbao winger has vast experience in LaLiga and 26 caps for Spain at the age of just 22.But his wage demands are proving too high for Emirates chiefs.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesIgor Paixao is being eyed as a potential bargain buyCredit: GettySporting director Andrea Berta is reportedly lining up cheaper alternatives if a move for Williams proves too costly.The club are reportedly keeping tabs on Feyenoord’s Igor Paixao.The Brazilian, 24, is under contract with the Dutch club until the summer of 2029.Read More on The SunHe scored 18 goals and provided 19 assists last year.Marseille are rumoured to be interested in Paixao, with Leeds and clubs in Serie A also said to be eyeing a summer swoop. More

    • 250 Shares189 Views

      in Motorsport

      ‘It’s not nice to see’ – Lewis Hamilton warned he’s suffering from same issue as Michael Schumacher after Ferrari switch

      by

      LEWIS HAMILTON is “lost” and suffering the same problem that fellow Formula One icon Michael Schumacher did.Hamilton, 40, has struggled to extract top performance from his Ferrari machinery since joining the team over the winter.Lewis Hamilton has been warned he is suffering the same issue as Michael Schumacher isCredit: GettyMichael Schumacher won seven world titles like Hamilton, but had a break and never won a race againCredit: GettyThe Brit has achieved one Sprint Race win in China but has otherwise failed to achieve a podium for the Scuderia.Former F1 star and Sky Sports F1 pundit Johnny Herbert believes Hamilton is suffering the same issues as Schumacher, 56, did when he came back to the motorsport after a break.That being the “raw pace just isn’t there anymore”, a thought which Herbert says is “not nice to see”.Schumacher – whose ex-F1 boss gave an insight into his health battle – retired from F1 in 2006 before returning with Mercedes in 2010, but only achieved one podium in three seasons with the Silver Arrows.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpeaking to InstantWithdrawalBettingSites, Herbert, 60, said: “It just looks like Lewis Hamilton is lost, really lost. “I don’t know if the raw pace that he’s always had throughout his career is there anymore. “I thought, with the pure racing skill Hamilton had, he’d be able to drive around any problems with the car but he seems stuck in a hole. It’s not nice to see. “It’s not the first time we’ve seen it in the sport, though. Nigel Mansell won his championship in 1992, went to America in 1993, came back in 1994 and it didn’t work anymore for him.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”It happened with Michael Schumacher too, when he had his break and came back, then he wasn’t the same Schumacher as before.”You’re always going to have your peak and an end of your peak. It’s not nice to see.”F1 stars’ pets including driver with thirteen cats, Leclerc’s yacht-loving pooch and Hamilton’s dog Roscoe with own car Hamilton’s team-mate Charles Leclerc has raised his own complaints about the car and race engineers, but has managed to eke out better results with three podium finishes, including back-to-back in Monaco and Spain.Herbert added: “I know Charles Leclerc is not happy with the car either, but at least he’s getting podium finishes consistently. “There have been a couple of poor decisions in Ferrari’s strategy and poor communication over the radio, Hamilton doesn’t have the synergy with his engineer that he needs. “He hasn’t found his comfort zone since the sprint win in China.”Sometimes you don’t realise when it’s not as easy as it was before, but when you look across the garage and your team-mate is outperforming you, then it may click. “The greats of the sport, at their peak, get the best out of their car. Max Verstappen is doing it right now. Hamilton just can’t seem to get the extra he needs anymore. “He won’t understand why he can’t, because he’ll feel like he should be able to. But, Leclerc is outperforming you in the same car. Leclerc is only going to grow and is in control of Ferrari’s future. “He’s the guy they can rely on, Ferrari can’t rely on Lewis Hamilton at this point. It’s horrible to say but it’s the truth.”Former Mercedes and McLaren star Hamilton appeared close to tears following the Spanish Grand Prix where he finished P6, even after a penalty for old rival Max Verstappen bumped him up the order. Johnny Herbert suggested Ferrari ‘can’t rely on’ HamiltonCredit: GettyHamilton later apologised to Sky Sports F1 presenter Rachel Brookes after his blunt response to a question, where he snapped: “Well what do you want me to say? I had a really bad day and I’ve got nothing to say.“It was a difficult day, I’ve got nothing else to add to it. There’s no point explaining it.”Hamilton will now have next weekend off to help him collect his thoughts before getting back behind the wheel for the Canadian Grand Prix on June 15.McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris lead the World Drivers Championship, with the Aussie leading by 10 points after claiming victory in Barcelona last weekend.He has opened up a huge 49-point gap to reigning four-time world champion Verstappen after the Dutchman lost his head and crashed into Mercedes’ George Russell when asked to yield his position.Despite calls to be disqualified, the incident saw the Red Bull driver being given a 10-second time penalty, dropping him from P5 to P10, and slapped with three penalty points on his FIA Super Licence.That decision has placed him on the brink of a race ban after collecting 11 out of a maximum of 12 penalty points.The system works on a 12-month rolling timer, but the next time the 27-year-old will see any points taken off his record will be June 30.Races are due to commence in Montreal and Spielberg before that date, meaning he will have to be on his best behaviour to avoid a ban.Read More on The SunPicking up another point in Canada will mean a ban for his team’s home race at the Red Bull Ring, meanwhile, a point in Austria would see him banned for the British Grand Prix on July 6.Hamilton himself sits P6 in the standings, while his team have squeezed their way into P2. More

    • 238 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Trevoh Chalobah set to join Gary Neville in exclusive club if Chelsea star makes England debut in Andorra clash

      by

      TREVOH CHALOBAH is determined to make an impression following his first international call-up.The Chelsea centre-back is hoping to make his England debut against Andorra on Saturday after being named in the squad last month by Thomas Tuchel.Trevoh Chalobah is determined to impress on his England debutCredit: GettyThe defender could make his first senior England appearance on SaturdayCredit: GettyHis brother, Nathaniel Chalobah, has one England capCredit: PAIf he plays at the weekend, or against Senegal in Nottingham on Tuesday, he will join Jack and Bobby Charlton and Phil and Gary Neville as brothers who have played for England.Chalobah’s sibling, Nathaniel, has one senior cap, against Spain in 2018.And the Chelsea ace is hoping to follow in his footsteps.He said: “My older brother has been through the ranks as well and he was over the moon when I got the call up. Hopefully I can keep myself in the team and doing well.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”To get the call-up is amazing. It was one of my goals since playing through the ranks, from Under-16 to Under-21. It’s a dream to play in the first team.”To be back here with him (Tuchel), having been with him at Chelsea, and knowing who he is and how he works, is good.”Chalobah knew he could make it to the very top after marking Neymar out of a game in a victory over Paris St-Germain.The defender helped Lorient to a shock 3-2 win over the Ligue 1 giants during his loan spell at the club in 2021.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSTrevoh and Nathaniel could join Phil and Gary Neville as brothers who have played for EnglandCredit: Sinead LynchHe said: “It was very hard in France at first but it was a reason I went out to play against teams like PSG other than play on loan in the Championship.”I was marking Neymar. He was as a no 10. I was in central midfield. It was very good. Playing against Neymar. Mbappe, those type of players, helped me.Inside Chelsea’s Conference League final celebrations as Moises Caicedo sings karaoke into the night”I knew I could play against the highest level and that is the main reason I went out there.”For me. I knew what the goal was.”Chalobah had loan spells at Ipswich and Huddersfield before joining Lorient.He spent the first half of this season at Crystal Palace but excelled when returning for Enzo Maresca and has now made 99 appearances for Chelsea.Asked about Tuchel, he said: “He’s a very tough manager. That’s what us players need going into a World Cup next year. It’s a very good approach.”He wants to win. You’ve seen that at Chelsea. He’s a winner and he wants to bring that same winning culture here.” More

    • 275 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Jack Grealish appears to take swipe at Pep Guardiola as he’s set to be snubbed from Man City’s Club World Cup squad

      by

      JACK GREALISH has appeared to take a swipe at boss Pep Guardiola’s selection policy.The Manchester City star, 29, has fallen out of favour at the Etihad.Jack Grealish has fallen out of favour under Pep GuardiolaCredit: ReutersGrealish started just seven Premier League matches during the 2024-25 season.Having made just one brief cameo in the final six games of the campaign, Grealish was left on the bench during the FA Cup final – with Guardiola instead turning to teenage debutant Claudio Echeverri as his side chased an equaliser.Appearing on talkSPORT, Grealish’s former Aston Villa team-mate Gabriel Agbonlahor criticised Guardiola’s treatment of his pal.Agbonlahor said: “I think towards the end of the season, it felt to me like it got a bit personal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Bringing on a young kid for his debut in an FA Cup final when you’re chasing a goal, when you’ve got someone who’s had the career Jack’s had just seemed a bit odd.”That seemed a bit personal to me, like a last little dig to get you out, to upset you, to (make) you want to move. But we’ve seen this before from Pep.”Pep can be ruthless at times. If he feels that you’re not part of his future plans, he will get rid of you.”When talkSPORT posted the clip to Instagram, Grealish commented, appearing to point to how many sub appearances he’s made: “What u want me to do score a hatty in 20?”The post received several other comments, including one that read: “Dude jack is been bad lately and I’m not surprised Pep did that.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKGrealish replied to a talkSPORT postCredit: Instagram @talksportThe Man City star also responded to a fanCredit: Instagram @talksportGrealish responded: “haha I’ve been bad lately?”Scored 3 goals in my last 3 appearances over 45 mins but okie dokie love x”.Jack Grealish to Napoli?! Conte Plots Shock £100M Raid – Would City Really Let Him Go?Grealish scored one goal and laid on one assist in 20 Prem appearances during the 2024-25 season.His three goals in all competitions came against Leicester, Paris Saint-Germain and Salford.Yesterday it emerged that Grealish will not head to the US with his team-mates for the Club World Cup, as he nears a City exit.The England ace is said to be attracting interest from the Premier League and overseas – with Villa, Newcastle, Everton and Napoli among the interested suitors.Boss Guardiola said in May: “Of course Jack has to play. He needs to do it — with us or another place.”SunSport recently revealed that Grealish had accepted that he may need to leave City in order to reclaim his England place in time for the World Cup.’I LOVE JACK GREALISH’Having missed out on last summer’s European Championships, Grealish has been left out of both of Thomas Tuchel’s squads so far as Three Lions boss.Asked about the 39-cap star in March, the German said: “I love Jack Grealish. I love everything about him; his personality, his quality.”The guy has courage, can take the heat, not afraid of the Bernabeu whistles when he’s on the ball, it does not affect him, it affects him only in the best way.”Is he a player who should be available and have an impact in our (England) squad? Yes, 100 per cent. But lately, he simply has no rhythm and he and I agree 100 per cent.Read More on The Sun”He said, ‘Thomas, I’m not a start-stop player. It’s so hard for me to influence a match from the bench and be on the bench again, and two weeks later start again’.”I’m not judging anyone, but it’s just a characteristic of Jack, he gets better with every minute. The more he plays the better he gets and then he becomes a proper machine.” More

    • 225 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Man Utd’s 51-year streak over, goal-shy Arsenal and Moyes a Champions League manager? Last season’s most bonkers stats

      by

      THE 2025-26 Premier League season has officially started.Leicester, Ipswich and Southampton have handed over their shares to Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland.Kai Havertz managed nine goals in the Premier League – but no one reached ten for ArsenalCredit: GettyCaoimhin Kelleher’s penalty heroics made him a Liverpool record breakerCredit: GettyLamine Yamal has as many LaLiga titles as Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Shutterstock EditorialAnd the Prem confirmed the new top flight got underway on Wednesday – 73 days before the next ball is kicked in the competition. But that also means the 2024-25 campaign has finally reached its conclusion.So what better time to reflect on some of the most bonkers stats of the season?Here are some of our favourites…READ MORE ON FOOTBALLFor the first time in 101 years, no Arsenal player reached double figures for goals in the league.Kai Havertz managed nine, one more than Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.Arsenal missed out on the Premier League title to Liverpool. And the Reds won the league despite adding just one player to their squad – and that man, Federico Chiesa, started just one match.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSticking with Liverpool, goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher now holds the record for the most penalty shootouts won (four) and most shootout penalties saved (six) in the club’s history – despite only featuring for the Reds 67 times.Jonny Evans’ impending exit from Manchester United will mean the 2025-26 season is set to be the first since 1974-75 where the squad has no players who featured under Sir Alex Ferguson – a whopping 50 years ago.Premier League reveal new ball for next season after major brand change United’s nightmare campaign saw them lose to Tottenham in all four of their meetings, including the Europa League final.Incredibly, wins over the Red Devils accounted for 15 per cent of Spurs’ victories across the season.On the other end of the spectrum, Tottenham lost 22 Premier League matches.That is the most defeats of any team in a 38-game Prem season who have avoided relegation.The season, though, ended in glory for Spurs with the triumph in Bilbao, which means they now have more European trophies than Barcelona in the last nine years.Barca lost in a barnstorming Champions League semi-final to Inter but did pip rivals Real Madrid to the LaLiga title.Lamine Yamal was one of their standout players and at 17, he now has two LaLiga winner’s medals – after making his debut aged 15 near the end of the successful 2022-23 campaign. That is as many as Cristiano Ronaldo collected in his nine seasons with Real Madrid.Tottenham won the Europa League but domestically lost 22 league gamesCredit: AFPEverton’s form under David Moyes was enough for Champions League qualificationCredit: Shutterstock EditorialJonny Evans’ departure marks the end of a 51-year streak for Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyYamal delivered a staggering 43 goal involvements this season across all competitions, with 18 goals and 25 assists. But his tally of nine LaLiga goals was beaten by Jorgen Strand Larsen (14), Jarrod Bowen (13), Kevin Schade (11) in the Premier League – and matched by Tomas Soucek, Harvey Barnes, Alex Iwobi and Iliman Ndiaye.Back in England, Chelsea had the youngest average age of starting XI across the season at 24 years and 36 days.Lastly, from David Moyes’ return to Everton to the end of the season, the Toffees would have finished fourth and qualified for the Champions League.And here are a few more Premier League belters from our friends at Opta…Bryan Mbeumo’s strike after 38 seconds against West Ham saw Brentford become the first team in Premier League history to score in the opening minute in three consecutive games.Brentford 5-3 Wolves was the first ever Premier League match to produce eight different goalscorers, all of a different nationality.Manchester City became the first reigning English top-flight champions to lose five games in a row in all competitions since Chelsea in March 1956.At Wolves, Justin Kluivert became the first player in Premier League history to score a hat-trick of penalties, with teammate Evanilson also the first to win three spot-kicks in the same match.Read More on The SunRuud van Nistelrooy became the first manager ever to win consecutive Premier League games that were for and against the same side (3-0 vs Leicester with Man Utd, 3-1 with Leicester vs West Ham).West Ham 2-0 Leicester was the first ever Premier League game to see three players appear on their birthday (February 27 – Tomas Soucek, Alphonse Areola and Boubakary Soumare).Justin Kluivert scored a hat-trick of penalties against WolvesCredit: GettyTomas Soucek scored on his birthday against Leicester in FebruaryCredit: Getty More

    • 100 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Who is Marcus Rashford’s mystery companion Jaki Palm?

      by

      ENGLAND International Marcus Rashford has been spotted on a yacht in St Tropez with a new mystery flame.Identified as Jaki Palm, the pair are said to be ‘growing close’ – here is everything we know about her.The 23-year-old is a semi-pro padel playerJaki has over 10k followers on Instagram and regularly posts around the worldWho is Jaki Palm?Jaki Palm is a 23-year-old from Sweden, but is now based in Dubai. She is a semi-pro padel player who describes herself as an entrepreneur having her own company, Tactical Padel. Jaki has 10.3k followers on Instagram as of June 5, 2025 and regularly posts photos of herself jetsetting on holiday.The Swede is also a content creator, and says that her posts give her followers “a front row seat to my padel journey.”Read More on Marcus RashfordWhen did Marcus Rashford and Jaki Palm first meet?The pair met when Rashford went to Dubai for rehabIt is understood that the pair met in Dubai in April 2025 after the England international visited the city to rehab an injury.A source said: “Marcus went to have rehab for a hamstring injury in Dubai and was introduced to Jaki.“She then joined him with his mates and another woman in St Tropez for a holiday. It’s all very casual but Jaki has told her friends she’s grown close to him.“She’s being very coy about it. But Marcus is playing the field like young men his age. He is just having fun in the Premier League off-season and he’s had a rough time with his hamstring so to see him having a laugh is what the doctor ordered.”Most read in FootballWho has Marcus Rashford dated in the past?Rashford dated his childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi for ten years before he proposed in May 2022. Lucia was by Rashford’s side throughout his meteoric rise at Manchester United and the couple seemed destined to spend their lives together. The pair briefly split in 2021 citing lockdown pressures as the reason but they soon got back together. After their reconciliation, the two called it quits for the second and seemingly final time in June 2023. The Aston Villa striker began dating Love Island star Grace Jackson in November 2024.Grace – who used to date Joey Essex – had just featured as a bombshell on season 11 of Love Island and alongside Rashford, the pair were built as the next ‘Posh and Becks’.However, the pair did not last as Grace felt that the footballer was ‘not serious about her’ and decided to break-up with the 27-year-old.Following the end of their relationship, Grace featured on Love Island All Stars where she opened up about their time together. She took fire at Rashford while on the reality dating show claiming that she had been on dates that were as “fun as watching paint dry”The 26-year-old went on to give further details as to why their relationship ended blaming the difficulties of being in the public eye.She said: “It’s difficult because he can’t go out and just go on a normal date. All these f*****g United fans were like commenting, thousands of comments on my pictures like, ’cause they loved me. “When the article came out he scored two goals and he hadn’t scored for like ages, so they said ‘You fixed him!'”Grace then added how reports of their dates surfacing in the press affected things.Read More on The SunShe said: “If it would have been a bit different, because he couldn’t really date so he’d be like ‘I wanna see you, just come to mine and chill with me’ but I’m like, ‘I don’t really wanna….”After a brief relationship the pair split in December 2024. More