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      Footballer in his 30s killed on night out in horror ‘attack’ as devastated club pays tribute & suspends all games

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      HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for a footballer in his 30s who died following an alleged assault on a night out.James Hitchcock, who played as a goalkeeper for club Barton Town FC, passed away “peacefully” in hospital after suffering “serious head injuries”.James Hitchcock was described as a popular member of the teamCredit: Barton Town FCJames (right) died following an alleged assault on a night outCredit: Barton Town FCHe died after suffering serious head injuriesCredit: X @BartonTownOBThe married dad-of-one died from injuries sustained following an incident at York railway station at around 8.45pm on Sunday.According to British Transport Police, 22-year-old Mckenzie Dicicco has been arrested and charged with murder and affray.Dicicco is due to appear at York Magistrates’ Court.Tributes poured in for Hitchcock after Barton Town made the sobering announcement of his death on social media earlier.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAll the club’s weekend games have been postponed in tribute to Hitchcock.A statement from Hitchock’s club read: “Barton Town FC are devastated to announce that following a serious head injury, our First Team goalkeeper James Hitchcock has passed away peacefully in hospital.“Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, April, their young son, Freddie, his parents, family and friends.“All the club’s games scheduled for this weekend will be postponed as a mark of respect.”Most read in FootballClub chairman Mark Gregory said the club was “devastated”, adding Mr Hitchcock was a “popular but quiet” member of the first team.He said: “The news of James’s death has been hard to take in. It’s horrible. James was a popular member of the club. “We are all devastated. We are a very close-knit club.”Barton Town’s senior men were due to play Silsden in the Northern Counties East Football League this weekend.Hitchcock joined Barton Town in May after being signed by manager Anthony Bowsley from Bridlington Town.His former side led the tributes with a club statement.It read: “It is with disbelief that the club has been made aware of the death of our much loved ex goalkeeper James Hitchcock in tragic circumstances.“The word ‘devastated’ does not explain how we as a club feel at this time.“‘Hitch’ will always be on our minds and in our hearts and our deepest condolences and thoughts and prayers go to April and Freddie and all the family.“Hitch will be remembered before our home game on Boxing Day. RIP Keeps.”Barton Town’s NCEL rivals Pickering Town noted: “The club wish to send our deepest condolences to the family of goalkeeper James Hitchcock, who passed away yesterday after tragic circumstances.“James was a very good opponent of ours over many years for many clubs and will be sadly missed by many players and supporters.”Skelmersdale United noted: “We would like to offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of James Hitchcock. RIP.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHull City Ladies added: “On behalf of everyone at Hull City Ladies Football Club, we are deeply sorry to hear about James Hitchcock.“Our thoughts are with Barton Town and James’ family and friends.”Tributes have poured in for the dad-of-oneCredit: @SeasidersReview More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 weigh in: What time is weigh in and how can I watch for FREE?

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      WE are days away from the blockbuster rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.The two faced off for the first time back in May – and the Ukrainian walked out the victor, becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.Oleksandr Usyk weighed in at a career heaviest ahead of the last fightCredit: APFury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchOn a dramatic night, Usyk won by a split decision, which saw Fury defeated for the first time in his illustrious 16-year professional career.The Gypsy King will be out for revenge this time around, and there is much speculation that he will come in way heavier for the rematch.All will be revealed at the official weigh-in – and SunSport has all the details so you can catch the two fighters stepping on the scales.When is the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 weigh-in?The official weigh-in for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 will take place on Friday, December 20.The event will begin at around 5pm GMT.READ MORE IN BOXINGHow to watch the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 weigh-in for FREEThe Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 weigh-in will be available to watch for FREE.Sky Sports, DAZN and TNT Sports will all broadcast the weigh-in on their respective YouTube channels.SunSport will bring you each fighter’s official weight in our huge preview for the colossal heavyweight meeting.What did Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk weigh-in at for their first fight?In May, Fury weighed in at his lightest in over four years, with the scales reading 18st 7lb (262lb) ahead of his first fight against Usyk.Most read in BoxingWhile the Ukrainian came in at a career-heavy 16st (224lb).When is Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk 2?Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 will take place on Saturday, December 21.The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia hosts the big fight.The ring walks are expected from around 11pm BST.Watch Fury Vs Usyk 2 live on DAZN*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue.How to Watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 live on DAZNGet ready to rumble with Fury vs Usyk 2 live on DAZN Pay-Per-View! Here’s how:Buy the PPV: Get access to the fight by purchasing the PPV on DAZN.No Commitment, 7-Day Free Trial: With your PPV purchase, you’ll also receive a 7-day free trial of DAZN. Enjoy all the action and explore DAZN’s sports lineup with no extra cost!First Month Free: Monthly DAZN subscribers can get their first month for free when signing up!No Subscription Required: The PPV price is all you need to pay. There’s no obligation to continue after your free trial ends.Don’t miss the biggest fight of 2024! On December 21st “Gypsy King” Tyson Fury takes on “The Cat” Oleksandr Usyk for a second time in what promises to be the rematch of the century — order now and start your free DAZN trial today! More

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      Red Bull announce 22-year-old will be Max Verstappen’s new team-mate hours after Sergio Perez axe

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      LIAM LAWSON has been announced as Max Verstappen’s new Formula One team-mate.The news comes following Red Bull’s axing of Sergio Perez on Wednesday.Liam Lawson has been named as Max Verstappen’s new team-mate at Red BullCredit: RexSergio Perez had a poor season partnering the four-time world championCredit: PALiam Lawson impressed across six races at Red Bull’s sister team Visa CashApp RBCredit: GettyPerez, 34, had a poor season in the second Red Bull seat, finishing eighth in the World Drivers Championship and seeing the constructor finish down in third in the World Constructors Championship.Following months of speculation, Perez’s exit from the Racing Bulls was announced, with 22-year-old Lawson being named as his replacement to pair with Verstappen from 2025.New Zealander Lawson joined the F1 grid in 2024 as a late-season replacement for Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull’s sister team Visa CashApp RB (VCARB), managing to score four points over the final six races of the season.His first stint in F1 had arrived in 2023 when he was subbed in for Ricciardo following injury.READ MORE IN F1A statement from Team Principal Christian Horner said: “Liam’s performances over the course of his two stints with Racing Bulls have demonstrated that he’s not only capable of delivering strong results but that he’s also a real racer, not afraid to mix it with the best and come out on top.”On the move, Lawson said: “To be announced as an Oracle Red Bull Racing driver is a lifelong dream for me.”This is something I’ve wanted and worked towards since I was eight years old. It’s been an incredible journey so far.“I want to say a massive thank you to the whole team at VCARB for their support, the last six races have played a huge part in my preparation for this next step.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I also want to thank, Christian [Horner, Red Bull boss], Helmut [Marko, Red Bull Motorsport Adviser] and the whole Red Bull family for believing in me and giving me this opportunity.“I am super excited to work alongside Max and learn from a World Champion, I have no doubt I will learn from his expertise. I can’t wait to get going!”Geri Horner and Kelly Piquet steal the show as they join Christian Horner and Max Verstappen at plush FIA AwardsSavage sackings in F1THE world of F1 can be savage, with employees discarded like used tea bags.Danish driver Kevin Magnussen was a rising star of the McLaren team when he made his debut in 2014 alongside Jensen Button.But when he finished the season trailing in eleventh place, he was swiftly replaced by two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso.Instead of breaking the bad news to him in a face-to-face meeting, boss Ron Dennis got his assistant to send Magnussen a short and impersonal email.Worst still, the curt message landed in Kevin’s inbox on his 23rd birthday.Read more tales of F1’s brutal world including one boss who was labelled an ‘executioner’ and a driver dumped by a brisk TEXT.Red Bull had narrowed their list to partner Verstappen to promoting one of Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda, before ultimately choosing the Kiwi driver despite the Japanese driver’s own impressive full year.Being the partner driver to Verstappen in the main Red Bull team has been a notoriously difficult task for many drivers.However, with just 11 races in F1 under his belt, Lawson is the least experienced of the lot, with Alex Albon having had just 12 races and Pierre Gasly having 26 before their ill-fated stints with Red Bull.Lawson’s now former team, RB, said in a statement: “Liam has truly impressed with his performances, showcasing his resilience, adaptability, and growing confidence as he navigated the challenges of a highly competitive grid. “Although his time with us has been brief, Liam has made a real impact, earning the respect of everyone in the team. “We want to thank Liam for his dedication and all the effort he’s given during his time with the team. “We wish him the best of luck as he takes on this exciting new chapter with Oracle Red Bull Racing, and we look forward to watching his growth in the sport. We’ll see you on the track old sport!”Lawson’s move leaves one seat up for grabs on the 2025 F1 grid.However, it is expected that F2 runner-up Isack Hadjar – another driver from the Red Bull driver academy – will fill the remaining seat.The first race of the 2025 F1 season will be held in Australia on March 16.Lawson, who joined the Red Bull driver academy in 2019, will be one of five full-time debutant drivers on the grid next season.Britain’s own Ollie Bearman landed a full-time seat with Haas for next year after a number of strong substitute appearances for both Haas and Ferrari across the season.READ MORE SUN STORIESThree stars – so far – will be driving F1 cars competitively for the first time when the lights go out in Melbourne next spring.Those are Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes successor, Kimi Antonelli, McLaren junior, Gabriel Bortoleto at Sauber and Alpine Academy driver, Jack Doohan, who will drive with the parent team.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam LawsonFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon More

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      Glamorous footballer Alisha Lehmann stuns in bikini and Santa hat in Maldives as Douglas Luiz is left back at home

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      ALISHA LEHMANN has been enjoying her winter break with a mid-season trip to the Maldives.The Swiss star, 25, quit the WSL for Juventus over the summer.Alisha Lehmann has been getting into the festive spirit in the MaldivesCredit: X @lishalehmannLehmann is dating Brazilian star Douglas LuizCredit: instagram @alishalehmann7She now plies her trade for Juventus in ItalyCredit: GettyLehmann and boyfriend Douglas Luiz both left Aston Villa for the Old Lady.While Luiz will be in Juve action this weekend, Serie A Femminile has taken a winter break.This has enabled Lehmann to jet off on holiday.Enjoying her time away, the forward posted a snap of herself in a bikini in front of the ocean.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBeaming for the picture, Lehmann also wore a Santa hat.She captioned her post: “Loading season…”Fans loved the snap, which quickly received 29,000 likes on X.Lehmann has made 14 appearances since switching to Juve.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPrior to the winter break, she had notched two goals for her new club.Luiz, meanwhile, has played eight times in Serie A.Alisha Lehmann in space gearHe returned from the bench against Manchester City last week after missing 10 games with a muscular injury.The midfielder, 26, is set to be in action again this Sunday as Juventus travel to Monza.Scroll down to see more of Alisha’s glam lifeAlisha Lehmann played for Aston VillaCredit: RexLehmann was one of the WSL’s top starsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She has amassed a loyal following onlineCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Lehmann has 16 million Instagram supportersCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Alisha posed for her 2024 calendarCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7She regularly posts saucy snapsCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann is not shy when it comes to the cameraCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She has scored 10 goals in 60 games for VillaCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7Lehmann is set to start against Blackburn tonightCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Fans will be cheering her onCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7Alisha has joined the Prime teamCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann looks delighted to be partnering KSI and Logan PaulCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7Lehmann is the most-followed female footballer in the world.Credit: instagramLehmann was asked if she could send Drake one of her football shirtsCredit: instagram/alishalehmann7She received a surprising request from rapper DrakeCredit: instagramAn A-list celebrity had offered her £90,000 for a night of passionCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7The footballer is sponsored by PrimeCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7She is also a Switzerland internationalCredit: Getty More

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      Sir Alex Ferguson reunites with Man Utd cult hero, 38, on Portugal holiday just days after star retired from football

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      SIR Alex Ferguson got together with Manchester United cult hero Nani while on holiday in Portugal.The meet-up happened 10 days after the 38-year-old announced his retirement from professional football shortly after the death of his dad.Nani and Sir Alex Ferguson reunited in Portugal before ChristmasThe Manchester United legends enjoyed breakfast in Nani’s sunny homelandEx-United winger Nani shared pictures of Ferguson joining him over breakfast on Wednesday.Both were dressed smart for the occasion as they enjoyed a food spread of toast, cake and coffee in the sunshine. Nani wrote: “Delicious breakfast – this time in Portugal – with the great and special company of Sir Alex Ferguson. “Amazing time, great memories. See you again soon, Boss 😁.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSUnited re-posted the former Portugal international’s X post and wrote: “Things you love to see.”And fans loved to see the Prem legends reunite after all these years.One wrote: “Nani and Fergie are looking sharp!”, while a second said: “Time flies, we miss you both 💖.”Another noticed: “Ferguson looks so healthy and happy, brilliant to see.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSNani announced his formal retirement from football on December 8.The wideman’s announcement was a surprise given he was playing in his homeland in the top flight for Estrella Amadora.Sir Alex Ferguson saved my Man Utd career with 10-word comment after I started going out every night, says Rio Ferdinand Although the club are in a relegation battle, Nani had appeared 10 times this season and was considered a first team regular.Part of Nani’s decision to retire, he revealed in his post, was down to the recent passing of his father.That tragedy forced him to contemplate his future – vowing to spend more with his family.He said: “I want to make the most of my time with my children, my wife, my mother, my siblings, cousins, uncles and aunts.Nani won four Prem titles and the 2008 Champions League with Ferguson”They also need me, and I need to be with them which is very important.”Nani joined the Red Devils in 2007, just two years after making his senior debut for Sporting Lisbon.He spent eight years at United, where he won four Premier League titles, the 2008 Champions League and two League Cups under the tutelage of Ferguson.Nani turned out 230 times, scoring 40 goals.Ferguson and Nani once lived NEXT DOOR to each other in Wilmslow, Manchester. In fact, Nani used to drive Ferguson to and from the team meeting points for games.He previously revealed that Ferguson gave him the silent treatment in an uncomfortable car journey after he took a penalty off Ryan Giggs and missed.Nani told United team-mate Rio Ferdinand’s Vibe with Five YouTube channel: “Giggs was there with the ball, I pulled Giggs aside, took the ball and I missed the penalty. My goodness.”It finished 2-2 and it was supposed to finish 3-2 for us with that penalty. We came inside the dressing room and straight away, first of all he kills Giggsy saying ‘Giggsy, with your experience, what the hell are you doing?'”Giggsy was like ‘he wanted to take the penalty, I let him take it’. And then he finished with Giggsy, turns to me. ‘Nani! You’re never going to take a penalty again!'”And then we went home. We arrived in Macclesfield and the gaffer lives next to me. “He was asking ‘anyone live in Wilmslow?’ I was looking round like ‘I don’t want to take him!’ The Portuguese star buried a late winner against Man City in the 2011 Community ShieldNani scored in the penalty shootout against Chelsea in the 2008 Champions League final”Someone said ‘Nani you live in Wilmslow, yeah? Can you take the boss?'”So I took him in my car and for at least two minutes we were just looking straight, we don’t talk. “And then I said ‘boss, sorry for the penalty’. He was like ‘no son, it’s okay. You should take it a little bit stronger, in the corner’. And when he said that… ahhh.”Nani also helped his country win the Euros in 2016 alongside fellow United alumni Cristiano Ronaldo.The ex-Portugal international will continue to remain associated with football after his retirement.He will work on projects such as the Nani Football Academy in Fernao Ferro. The former Prem star also owns a minority stake in the Portuguese lower-division club Sintrense SAD.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn 2015, he returned to Portugal on loan with Sporting.Then spells at Fenerbahce, Valencia, Lazio, Sporting again, Orlando City, Venezia, Melbourne Victory, Adana Demirspor followed.Inside Man Utd chaos with Dan Ashworth axed just five months into jobBy Neil CustisThe blame game has another victim as things go from bad to worse at Old Trafford.Manchester United’s first sporting director, Dan Ashworth, arrived in the summer and is gone before Christmas.SunSport exclusively revealed in November that there was trouble at mill.That the new senior management team were already blaming each other for the mess the club were in.Chief executive Omar Berrada and Ashworth were trying to wash their hands of it all, claiming they had arrived too late after serving their gardening leave.New part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said making decisions was all down to them.Meanwhile, Jason Wilcox thought it was all a mess under previous boss Erik ten Hag but was part of the team that encouraged him to stay after every other candidate ran for cover.Defeat Nottingham Forest in December, after their second-half capitulation at Arsenal a few days previously, proved too much.READ MORE ON MAN UTD’S CHAOS  More

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      Under-fire Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says being a football manager is a harder job than prime minister

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU claims being a Premier League manager is a harder job than being prime minister – because in football, you have an election on your role every weekend.Spurs boss Postecoglou watched with dismay as Russell Martin and Gary O’Neil lost their respective jobs at Southampton and Wolves at the weekend.Ange Postecoglou has suggested being a Premier League manager is tougher than being Prime MinisterCredit: AFPHe will once again be facing the music when Spurs play Man Utd tonightCredit: GettyThe Aussie has felt some pressure himself for his side’s wildly inconsistent campaign, upping the ante on tonight’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester United.Tottenham fans are back to calling for chairman Daniel Levy to go, as they did throughout Sunday’s 5-0 thrashing of Saints which did for Martin.It all adds up to Postecoglou feeling like most managers who want to build something are hamstrung from the get-go, making it a tougher role than any other.The 59-year-old said: “This job is the hardest job now in any walk of life. You can say politics but this is harder than any job.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“The tenure and longevity of this role now means that you go into it and very few are going to come out of it without any scars.”Asked if he felt it was tougher than the PM’s task of running the country, the ex-Celtic chief replied: “Oh yeah, how many times does he have an election?“I have one every weekend, mate. We have an election every weekend and either get voted in or out.”Postecoglou’s side thrashing Southampton 5-0 – with all the goals coming in the first half – sparked the end for Martin, who was axed a little over an hour after the final whistle.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Spurs chief added: “You don’t even get sacked in the morning now, you’ve got to change the song!“It’s crazy. I don’t get it. This notion that clubs want to bring managers in and build stuff doesn’t exist.What’s the ‘Unify League’ and which Prem teams would play in new version of European Super League?”We all understand every one of us in our positions at the moment is that the moment there is a bit of a wobble there will be coming from all areas.“Gary and Russell are both outstanding young managers who have long careers ahead of them. “Unfortunately I think for them at the beginning of their careers that’s what a manager’s career is going to look like.“You’ll find that from now on managers are going to have about 20 clubs on their CV, even the successful ones because the ability for clubs to just stick with one person just doesn’t seem like it’s feasible anymore.”Tottenham fans sang anti-Levy chants relentlessly in that Saints clash, with a protest planned for Sunday’s hosting of Liverpool in the Premier League.Postecoglou is never going to tell supporters how they can or cannot feel.But he has urged them to create a similarly hostile atmosphere for United tonight as his Spurs experienced in the Europa League this term.The ex-Celtic boss added: “I have spoken about the atmosphere at Ibrox and Galatasaray and how I’d like that to be our atmosphere because it would certainly help us overcome a tough opponent in a really big game.”Spurs are waiting to see if Destiny Udogie will overcome soreness for the game.But they have been boosted by the return to training of 17-year-old wonderkid Mikey Moore, who has been out since October with a virus.Meanwhile, Postecoglou was giving nothing away as to whether Spurs would be interested in a January move for wantaway United star Marcus Rashford.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “If I looked at everyone we were linked to, I would have no time to do anything else to be honest.“That’s a ‘not on my radar’ (response). You can ask me about Marcus but you can ask me about every single Premier League footballer and I’ll say the same thing.”How does the Unify League work?A NEW version of the European Super League has been proposed – now branded as the Unify League. Here’s all you need to know about how it works…Who plays in it?The proposed competition would see 96 teams from across Europe taking part each year.All positions will be earned by performances in domestic competitions the previous campaign – just as it currently is with the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.What’s the format?There would be FOUR leagues: Star League, Gold League, Blue League and Union League.The top two divisions, Star and Gold, would each have 16 teams in them, split into two groups of eight.The groups of eight would play each other home and away, a total of 14 matches per club each season.The bottom two divisions, Blue and Union, would have 32 teams each, split into four groups of eight.They would also play each other home and away.In the Star and Gold leagues, the top four of each group would play a two-legged quarter-final.In the Blue and Union, it would be the top two teams from each group making up the quarter-finals.The winners of those matches would then progress to a “final four” week of one off matches to provide the champions of the four different leagues. Those games would be played on a neutral ground.How many English teams will take part?The Premier League would have three guaranteed entrants in the Star League.Two English teams would go into the Gold League.Up to five further slots for Prem teams would be spread across the remaining pair. More

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      Saudi Pro League ready to offer Marcus Rashford a Man Utd escape route as part of three-man transfer shortlist

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      SAUDI PRO LEAGUE clubs are showing interest in Marcus Rashford, according to reports.The Manchester United star, 27, admitted this week that he is “ready for a new challenge”.Marcus Rashford wants to leave Manchester UnitedCredit: RexRashford was left out of boss Ruben Amorim’s squad entirely for last weekend’s 2-1 win over Manchester City at the Etihad.Ahead of the January transfer window, Saudi sides are keen on swooping for the forward.According to the Telegraph, Public Investment Fund-backed Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli are all interested in Rashford.While newly-promoted Al-Qadsiah could also make a move.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhether Rashford would leave European football remains to be seen, particularly given that he wants to resurrect his England career under Thomas Tuchel.It’s claimed that he’d prefer to move to Spain, although a transfer to Real Madrid or Barcelona is unlikely at this time.Rashford’s £325,000-a-week contract runs until the summer of 2028, with a fee of around £40million expected to be enough to convince United to sell.In addition to Rashford, Saudi sides are expected to target Kevin De Bruyne and Mo Salah next summer, with both set to be out of contract.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRuben Amorim has had his say on Rashford’s situationCredit: GettyAhead of tonight’s League Cup quarter-final clash with Tottenham, Amorim admitted that Rashford’s situation has left him feeling “emotional”.Asked what he would have done during his career if he’d found himself in a similar situation as the forward, Amorim replied: “I would speak with the manager.”Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim says he has no disciplinary issues with Rashford and Garnacho The 39-year-old then added: “It’s hard to explain what I am going to do. I’m a little bit emotional.”I need to prepare for the game and then we will see. Let’s focus on the team, not individual players.”Alejandro Garnacho, who was also left out of last Sunday’s Manchester derby, is believed to have travelled south for tonight’s clash with Tottenham.But Rashford has not been spotted among United’s travelling party.The United academy product was most recently in action in last Thursday’s Europa League clash with Viktoria Plzen, in which he played 56 minutes.Prior to that he made substitute appearances against Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis last start came in the 4-0 win over Everton on December 1, a game in which he scored twice.He also netted against Ipswich in Amorim’s first match in charge. More

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      Kieran Tierney’s Arsenal career OVER as Gunners decide against extending former Celtic star’s contract

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      KIERAN TIERNEY’S Arsenal career is over after the Gunners decided against extending his contract.The 27-year-old’s time at the Emirates has been blighted by numerous injury problems.Kieran Tierney is free to leave Arsenal after the club decided against extending his contractCredit: GettyAnd Arsenal have decided the time is right to let him leave.Tierney’s latest setback came in last night’s 3-2 Carabao Cup win over Crystal Palace – his first appearance in six months.The Scot was forced off the field late on, leading to fears he is set for another spell on sidelines.But regardless of the outcome of scans, Tierney’s Arsenal career is now completely over.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis contract expires in the summerAnd Arsenal have decided against triggering a one-year extension, with the deadline for that action having now passed.The Gunners are even ready to let Tierney go as soon as January, but a free transfer next summer is the more likely outcome.Celtic’s former left-back can strike a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from next month.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut suitors are likely to wait and see the outcome of his latest injury setback, with Tierney having made just two appearances in as many years for Arsenal.The ace joined them from Parkhead in 2019 for £25million and became an instant hit with fans.Watch Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s hilarious reaction after being called out by boxing champ Oleksandr UsykTierney won the FA Cup in his first season at the club.But injuries began to take their toll, and the ace has only made 125 appearances across six seasons in north London.Last term saw Tierney join Spanish side Real Sociedad on loan.He played 26 times as they finished sixth in LaLiga while also reaching the last-16 of the Champions League.Tierney is already attracting attention from several teams overseas.And he will have to wait until his Arsenal deal expires if he wants to negotiate with any fellow Premier League sides. More