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      Tyson Fury’s trainer reveals Gypsy King’s lethal weapon that could be crucial in Oleksandr Usyk rematch

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      TYSON FURY lost the mind games battle with Oleksandr Usyk but his trainer “trusts” him to get Riyadh revenge.Irishman Andy Lee, a former middleweight world champion, is cousin to the Gypsy King and a key advisor.Andy Lee is a key figure within Tyson Fury’s teamCredit: Instagram / bodypuncherThe Gypsy King is out for revenge this Saturday nightCredit: PAFury, 36, was devastated before their first heavyweight clash in May  after wife Paris suffered a miscarriage six months into her pregnancy.And Lee  admits he will not know until the first bell on Saturday if the first professional defeat of Fury’s career has robbed him of his fighting spirit and unshakeable self-belief.Lee said: “Only he will know. He is very determined and confident. But fighters are always a little bit hesitant after a first loss. They are not as sure of themselves.“But when you are dealing with Tyson Fury, you’re not dealing with a normal human or a normal fighter.READ MORE BOXING NEWS“You are dealing with a unique person — I trust the man.”Along with his 6ft 9in frame, freakish mobility, powers of recovery and showmanship, Fury’s complicated brain is another fascinating facet.Fury now has to rebuild his ego and game plan to beat the man he   spitefully dismissed as an “ugly, little rabbit sausage”.The Ukrainian had the psychological edge at a press conference in October when he produced photos of his brutal ninth-round KO on the way to a split-decision win.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOleksandr Usyk defeated Fury back in MayCredit: PALee said of Fury: “I’ve always called him the puppetmaster because he can control his opponents at weigh-ins and interviews. I don’t think he’s been able to do that with Usyk yet.“There’s the battle on the outside, which everyone can see, the battle of the hands and feet and the boxing. But then there is the battle inside, the battle of wills.Tyson Fury stuns reporter with chilling threat to inflict ‘serious hurt’ on Oleksandr Usyk in heavyweight rematch“I am not sure how much he cares as in one of our last conversations in the camp I explained how he seemed to be peaking at the right time.“He stopped me short and said, ‘Andy, I am going to kill this guy, I am just going to go through him. I don’t know what everyone is worried about and discussing it for and contemplating tactics and strategies. I am just going to go through him’.“And once he said that, I thought, ‘Oh, yeah, he’s all right’. I trust him.“I just believe in the man. If there is any one person who can overcome all of these things, all of these odds, then it is Tyson Fury.”Fury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematch More

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      Celtic planning sensational Kieran Tierney return from Arsenal with Hoops to make stunning transfer swoop

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      CELTIC are in pole position to pull off a sensational transfer coup and bring Kieran Tierney back to Parkhead.It emerged on Wednesday night that Arsenal won’t take up the option to extend the Scotland star’s contract beyond next summer.Kieran Tierney’s time at Arsenal looks like it’s coming to an endCredit: ReutersTierney won four league titles with CelticCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun GlasgowSunSport can reveal Celtic want to bring Tierney back to ParkheadCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun GlasgowHe was known for his huge celebrations with the Hoops fansCredit: REUTERSThat means Tierney can sign a pre-contract with a non-English club as soon as next month.And now SunSport can reveal Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers – who has been keen to get Tierney back ever since his own return – is poised with a move to take him back to the club where he kicked off his career and won four league trophies.It’s understood the Parkhead are considering a deal to take the 27-year-old fan favourite home when the transfer window opens next month.But with Tierney – who left Celtic for a then Scottish record £25million fee five years ago – on a six-figure weekly wage that could prove tricky.Celtic could try to take him on loan for the last six months of his Emirates deal.But if that is not possible they could look to get him signed up on a pre-contract agreement that would see him pull on the hoops once again for the start of season 2025/26.There is sure to be rival interest in his signature from the English Premier League and foreign clubs, with Newcastle United previously strong contenders.But it’s believed Celtic are firmly in the driving seat to pull off any deal.Most read in FootballTierney has always had a strong desire to one day return to Celtic and there is now a huge chance it could happen.Boss Rodgers currently has two main options for left-back but the futures of both Greg Taylor and Alex Valle are uncertain.Fans ‘knew Scotland were in trouble’ after spotting Kieran Tierney and Andy Robertson’s 3rd minute antics vs GermanyTaylor has been at the club since joining from Kilmarnock as Tierney’s replacement in a £2m move in 2019 but his contract is up in the summer with no sign of an extension being agreed.Valle is only at the club on loan until the end of the season, although there is speculation that his stay could be cut even shorter if Barcelona decide to recall him in January.A Hoops homecoming for Tierney would delight fans who adored the boyhood fan.SunSport revealed in June last year that Tierney was open to a return back then but the deal couldn’t be finalised.Instead he went on a season-long loan to Real Sociedad in La Liga.Kieran Tierney’s life and timesBorn on 5 June, 1997 in Douglas, Isle of Man and moved to Scotland as a small childJoined boyhood club Celtic as a seven-year-old and progressed to the first teamMade Hoops debut aged 17 in April 2015 before enjoying major breakthrough in the 2015/16 seasonTierney became an key Celtic player and he hearned the PFA Scotland and SFWA Young Player of the Year Awards in 2016, 2017 and 2018He won four consecutive Scottish Premiership titles between 2016 and 2019, also winning two Scottish Cups and two League CupsTierney joined Arsenal in a then-Scottish record £25million move in August 2019He won the FA Cup in first season with the GunnersA knee injury suffered in March 2022 ended Tierney’s season and his Arsenal career has never really recoveredHe spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Real SociedadTierney has been capped 47 times for Scotland and was part of the squad at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024Tierney’s career has been badly hampered by a succession of injuries though and two hamstring knocks limited his playing time in Spain.He returned to fitness in time for Scotland’s Euro 2024 campaign and started the opening game against Germany but another hamstring injury against Switzerland ended his campaign early.He made his first Arsenal start in 19 months in last night’s 3-2 Carabao Cup win over Crystal Palace.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was taken off by boss Mikel Arteta after 69 minutes as a precaution.Tierney came through the youth ranks at CelticCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun GlasgowTierney won the FA Cup with ArsenalCredit: GettyKeep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page More

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      Ruben Amorim tells Marcus Rashford he was wrong to announce plan to quit Man Utd without talking to him first

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      RUBEN AMORIM says Marcus Rashford was wrong to tell the world he wants to quit Manchester United.Striker Rashford stunned the Red Devils by revealing in a bombshell interview he is ready to LEAVE his boyhood club.Marcus Rashford revealed he’s open to leaving Manchester United at the end of the seasonCredit: GETTYRashford dropped the bombshell days after being dropped from United’s squad for the Manchester derbyyCredit: GETTYRed Devils boss Ruben Amorim wishes the striker had spoken to him before making the commentsCredit: GETTYGaffer Amorim wishes the star had come to him first and said: “If this was me, probably I would speak with the manager.”But he suggested the unsettled England ace, 27, could still get the “new challenge” he wants by staying at Old Trafford.Rashford made his stunning confession 48 hours after he and Alejandro Garnacho were left out of the squad for Sunday’s 2-1 derby win at City.Amorim, 39, claimed the pair could return for Thursday night’s Carabao Cup quarter-final at Spurs — if they bucked up their ideas.READ MORE ON RASHFORDBut while Garnacho, 20, was with the team for the trip to London yesterday, there was no sign of Rashford.Portuguese boss Amorim is apparently unhappy with how some players behave off the pitch.Yet he insisted his warning about watching how they ate and dressed was just to highlight his attention to detail on the entire squad.He added: “I don’t know how they dress, I just see them in the kit.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”And I don’t know how they eat, I’m not looking at their plates, it was just to make a point.“I don’t control that, what I can control is the way I see things to take into the games and the training.Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim says he has no disciplinary issues with Rashford and Garnacho “For Marcus, all the players, my focus is to set the standards and see if they can do it — and then play the games.”Rashford stunned the Old Trafford faithful by telling Henry Winter: “I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps. When I leave it’s going to be ‘no hard feelings’.”You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person.”If I know that a situation is already bad I’m not going to make it worse.”I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person.”When I leave, I’ll make a statement, and it will be from me.”Midfielder Mason Mount, 25, has been ruled out of Thursday evening’s clash after picking up another injury at City.Ruben Amorim bears no ill will towards Marcus RashfordCredit: AP More

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      F1 boss Christian Horner puts year from hell behind him as he collects CBE with wife Geri by his side

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      FORMULA 1 boss Christian Horner put his hellish year behind him as he collected a CBE — with Spice Girl wife Geri by his side.The Red Bull chief, 51, picked up the gong from King Charles yesterday for his services to motorsports.F1 boss Christian Horner put his hellish year behind him as he collected a CBE — with Spice Girl wife Geri by his sideHorner picked up the gong from King Charles for his services to motorsportsCredit: PAGeri, 52, looked more Posh than Baby Spice in a netted veil and headband.The award capped a rollercoaster year for the racing boss who was cleared after being accused of sending intimate texts to a colleague.He said about meeting the King at the ceremony in Buckingham Palace: “He was charming.”Horner was accused of sending the intimate late-night texts to the woman, in her 40s, who reported him to HR executives at the racing team.READ MORE ON CHRISTIAN HORNERIt sparked a months-long internal misconduct probe which threatened to force Horner, who has led Red Bull since 2005, to leave in disgrace.And it even put his marriage in jeopardy with the allegations leaving Geri “mortified and angry” at her husband of nine years.An internal probe cleared Horner in February and his accuser’s appeal was thrown out in August, with Horner adding he was “relieved” to be in the clear.Now he and Geri, who share a seven-year-old son, are said to be putting the furore behind them and moving on.Most read in MotorsportLast Friday the couple put on a smitten display during the FIA Awards in Kigali, Rwanda.Horner has also mended the bridge with Max Verstappen’s dad Jos – who was said to be pushing for his sacking during the investigation.Inside Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen’s feud More

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      When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw? Start time, live stream FREE, TV channel, ball numbers and results

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      CARABAO CUP draws are often known for throwing up some blockbuster ties – and the semi-final encounters will be no different!Arsenal will be in the hat after Gabriel Jesus inspired a 3-2 win over Crystal Palace.Gabriel Jesus scored a stunning hat-trick against PalaceCredit: APWhile Premier League leaders Liverpool overcame struggling Southampton 2-1 to progress.Newcastle defeated Brentford 3-1 with Sandro Tonali netting twice in the first half.The final quarter-final before the big draw sees Manchester United travel to Tottenham.When is Carabao Cup semi-final draw?The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will take place on Thursday, December 19.It will begin shortly after the conclusion of Tottenham’s blockbuster quarter-final match against Manchester United which kicks-off at 8pm GMT.Meaning the draw is likely to start from around 10:30pm GMT depending on stoppage time and penalties if it goes that far.Read more on Carabao CupWhat TV channel is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw on and can it be live streamed for FREE?The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.Subscribers of NOW TV can watch the draw via the NOW TV or Sky Sports app,However, the Carabao Cup semi-final draw will be broadcast for FREE on the official Sky Sports Football YouTube channel.Alternatively, SunSport’s live blog is set to have the entire coverage of the draw.When will the Carabao Cup semi-final matches take place?Carabao Cup semi-final first leg matches are set to take place on Wednesday, January 8While the second leg encounters are set to get underway on Wednesday, February 5.Carabao Cup quarter-final schedule and resultsWednesday, December 18Most read in FootballArsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace – 7:30pm GMT (Sky Sports Main Event)Newcastle 3-1 Brentford – 7:45pm GMT (Sky Sports +)Southampton 2-1 Liverpool – 8pm GMT (Sky Sports Football)Thursday, December 19Tottenham vs Manchester United – 8pm GMT (Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football) More

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      Fans furious Crystal Palace ‘robbed’ in Arsenal clash with Gabriel Jesus ‘clearly offside’ for crucial goal

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      FANS fumed at Crystal Palace being “robbed” against Arsenal with Gabriel Jesus’ goal “clearly offside”. The North Londoners are into the Carabao Cup semi-final following a dramatic 3-2 win against Crystal Palace. Fans were convinced Gabriel Jesus was offsideJesus bagged a hat-trick, while Jean-Philippe Mateta and former Gunner Eddie Nketiah scored for Palace. But controversy struck for Jesus’ second goal as fans were convinced replays proved the striker was offside. Bukayo Saka played through Jesus, who hammered past Dean Henderson as fans fumed online. One said: “Anyone with eyes can see Gabriel Jesus is clearly offside before he scored. READ MORE IN football “Arsenal can consider themselves extremely lucky here. It’s almost like these officials forgot how to do their jobs without VAR.”Another added: “The linesman had a CLEAR view but STILL couldn’t see that Gabriel Jesus was OFFSIDE!”One raged: “Gabriel Jesus is clearly offside in the second goal. Crystal Palace have been robbed!”But another argued: “He’s not. The the defender above him puts him onside.” Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSVAR is not used up until the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup – as Arsenal progressed into the last four alongside Newcastle and Liverpool. Jesus said: “I have scored a lot of goals but sometimes I have this problem with a lack of goals.Enzo Maresca breaks silence on Mykhailo Mudryk’s failed drugs test and gives update on his Chelsea future“I can create, I can make assist, I can run and help the team defending. “When I score everyone sees, but when I don’t they want their striker to score goals and I agree with that.“That is why I am working a lot in training, finishing more, putting myself in a good position to finish the action. I think my hard work has paid off.”Jesus got his hands on the match ballCredit: AP More

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      Tyson Fury axes dad John for Oleksandr Usyk rematch after controversial advice during first fightLocation: England

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      TYSON FURY will be without out dad John for his do-or-die rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.The 59-year-old was responsible for some questionable cornerwork during the Gypsy King’s ill-fated undisputed straightener with the slick southpaw in May.John Fury gave son Tyson some dodgy advice during his clash with Oleksandr UsykCredit: GettyJohn contradicted the advice of head coach Sugarhill Steward and assistant Andy LeeCredit: PASteward and Lee will be calling the shots in Tyson’s rematch with Usyk on Saturday nightCredit: Instagram / bodypuncher INSTAGRAM@BODYPUNCHERJohn, who HEADBUTTED one of Usyk’s team days before the Saudi showdown, repeatedly contradicted head coach SugarHill Steward’s instructions as he barked orders at his son.And he’s seemingly paid the price as Tyson has opted to have Steward and his cousin Andy Lee call the shots in Saturday night’s Riyadh Rumble.When asked who will corner the Wythenshawe warrior, Steward said: “Just myself, Andy Lee and the cutman. “Pretty much that’s it.”READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK 2Tyson recently suggested his old man could be absent from his corner by refusing to confirm his presence.He said: “I don’t know. I don’t get involved in all that s**te.“I just go to the gym, train and fight, get paid, go home. “That’s what I have always done.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFury, 36, refused to give Team Usyk any of idea of his game plan for their second slugfest as he cut short his open workout just moments after lacing his gloves.But Steward insists the former unified heavyweight king is primed and ready to avenge his only professional defeat.Tyson Fury trolls fans by gloving up for sparring at media workout…and then taking gloves straight offHe said: “Tyson Fury is just ready right now, along with myself. “He has always had a silly demeanour, and playing around but this is a different side of him. He is 100 per cent ready.”Fury’s dreams of becoming the first undisputed king of the heavyweights in nearly 25 years was shattered courtesy of a split decision defeat to the undefeated Ukrainian.And he’s vowed to inlifct a world of “pain” on the London 2012 gold medallist.”A lot of pain,” he told Sky Sports when asked if he had anything up his sleeve for his rival. “Smash and damage.”Tyson Fury has vowed to exact his revenge on Oleksandr Usyk this weekendCredit: GETTY More

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      Ange Postecoglou tipped to keep to Tottenham second season promise ahead of crunch Man Utd clash in Carabao Cup

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      STEPHEN CARR knows all about beating Manchester United in a big League Cup tie.Just over 26 years ago, defender Carr was part of the Tottenham team that stunned Sir Alex Ferguson’s soon-to-be Treble winners with a 3-1 quarter-final home win.Ange Postecoglou will try to navigate his Tottenham side past Manchester United in the Carabao CupCredit: GettyStephen Carr helped Spurs to a cup tie victory over the Red Devils in 1998Credit: GettyChris Armstrong (twice) and David Ginola scored against a weakened Red Devils — albeit one that included Ryan Giggs, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Teddy Sheringham.But it was a great Spurs cup night at the old stadium in an era with very few of them.Former right-back Carr, 48, told SunSport in association with William Hill: “Manchester United were very successful back then, but the League Cup wasn’t as important. Their eyes were on the treble.“So it was a great time to play them.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLUnited were the last of the big guns left in the competition that season, so the draw opened up nicely for Tottenham.They took full advantage. After sneaking past Wimbledon in the semi-finals, 10-man Tottenham — following Justin Edinburgh’s red card — saw off Leicester at Wembley with Allan Nielsen’s late winner.But today, Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs are unlikely to have it that easy in the latter stages.They might have dumped out League Cup specialists Manchester City but Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle are waiting in the wings if they see off United.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSYet Carr — who played every minute of that 1999 final — reckons Postecoglou can keep his second-season promise and lead Tottenham to a first trophy since 2008.He said: “They can definitely win the cup, but it’s a very strong line-up.Ange Postecoglou reacts to Tottenham’s 4-3 loss to Chelsea “People say the top teams don’t care about this competition — but there are some massive clubs still in there.“There’s no reason why Spurs can’t win it. Postecoglou said he always wins a trophy in his second season, so fingers crossed he does.“Tottenham can beat anybody on their day. They’re unbelievable, especially at home. If they play like we know they can, they can turn over Manchester United.“The problem is they’ve struggled getting back-to-back results.“They get an unbelievable result like against Manchester City and then one like Ipswich. They’re so up and down.”Carr spent 11 years at Tottenham from 1993 to 2004, when they finished between seventh and 15th.So the cups were often seen as a welcome break.During that 1998-1999 season, the 11 games Spurs won in the two domestic cups — they also reached the FA Cup semi-finals — was as many as they managed in the Premier League.And Carr reckons the cups could favour Spurs again this season, saying: “There’s a gap between cup games so out of all the teams left in the competition, cup football suits them most because they’re not as consistent.“The other big boys go on long winning runs, whereas Tottenham don’t.”During December, Spurs play nine times across three competitions.Along with the League Cup, they are in the Europa League — as well as challenging for the Prem’s top four.But Carr believes their 17-year trophy drought means this last-eight tie is the biggest of the lot.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe added: “It’ll be a big statement to beat Manchester United. They are starting to play now. It’s not the same team who were struggling under Erik ten Hag.“Going into the festive period, this is the most important game for Spurs. Fans would rather go to Wembley and win a trophy than get back into the Champions League.”Who are these famous footballers? More