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    Sidemen Charity Match to return as fans say ‘we will be there no matter what’ after huge announcement

    THE Sidemen Charity Match will be returning next year.The YouTube charity football match has gained huge attention since its first edition back in 2016.The Sidemen have announced that their charity football match will be returning next yearCredit: AlamyThe social media match has raised millions for charityCredit: PAAnd fans are ecstatic to learn that it will be coming back for the sixth time in 2025.An announcement on the official Sidemen X account read: “The Sidemen Charity Match returns…”Sign up at sidemenfc.com to get the latest updates”.And ticket information is set to be released on November 10.READ MORE IN SPORTFans couldn’t hide their excitement for the event, taking to social media themselves to react.One wrote: “We will be there no matter what”.While another added: “PLS I NEED TO BE THERE!”A third commented: “OMG I pray that I am able to go this time”.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd a fourth posted: “Cannot wait.”Sidemen member and internet sensation KSI hinted that the event will reach new levels next year.Luke Littler in brand new business venture as darts star, 17, teams up with SidemenWriting on X: “It’s finally time. Our BIGGEST one yet!”Previous editions of the match have seen internet superstars such as KSI, Chunkz, IShowSpeed, MrBeast and Noah Beck take to the pitch.While the game has been refereed by former Premier League official Mark Clattenburg for the last two years.Most importantly, the event has been a success when it comes to raising money for charity.The previous five games have raised in excess of £3.7MILLION for organisations including Teenage Cancer Trust and CALM.It’s not known where the 2025 match will be held with previous editions being played at West Ham’s London Stadium, Charlton’s The Valley and Southampton’s St Mary’s Stadium.West Ham’s London Stadium hosted last year’s matchCredit: Alamy More

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    Shocking moment woman appears to make racial slur live on TV leaving presenter stunned after Man Utd vs Chelsea

    A MANCHESTER UNITED fan channel host was allegedly racially abused after Sunday’s match against Chelsea.FlexUtd was hosting his show on United View TV in his usual fashion following the 1-1 draw.FlexUtd was racially abused after Sunday’s game between Man Utd and ChelseaCredit: United ViewFlex was left stunned by the slur on his live streamCredit: United ViewFlex put out a call to find the woman’s identityCredit: FlexUtdHe was stood outside Old Trafford sharing his post-match thoughts when his show was interrupted by a female Man Utd fan.Flex tried to resume his show after giving a shout out to one of her friends, before she turned around and appeared to racially abuse him.Flex was initially lost for words before reacting saying: “Woah that was crazy. She’s lucky I don’t.”That was fully crazy. This is fully mad. I can’t believe what just happened.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”She’s just walking away casually, she shouldn’t get to walk away casually like that.”Someone needs to tell her you can’t do that. Seriously, I can’t believe it.”You lot don’t see me speechless but I can’t believe it. I’m taking that in, I’m fully angry. She needs to be told ‘who the f*** are you, what is this?'”Flex later took to social media sharing a photo of the woman’s face, and asked X to do its thing and find the individual.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe also confirmed Man Utd have been in contact and are looking into the incident.While former United captain Harry Maguire shared his support, saying: “Disgraceful. Hope your ok @FlexUTD we are all united together ❤️”Manchester United vs Chelsea: Player Ratings Breakdown (2)Flex told SunSport: “I was shocked and disgusted with that I’d heard. Unfortunately it’s the reality for many black people in various walks of life in our society.”It was heartwarming to see the support both online and at the stadium condemning what had happened.”This behaviour must face consequences, it has been and always will be unacceptable.”SunSport has reached out to the woman in question for comment. More

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    Chelsea legend Frank Lampard lined up for shock new job at Jose Mourinho’s former club

    CHELSEA legend Frank Lampard has been touted as a potential candidate to take over as Roma manager.Lampard, 46, has been a free agent ever since 2023 when he underwent a short stint as the Blues’ caretaker boss.Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has been linked with the Roma jobCredit: GettyLampard could be managing the same club as Jose Mourinho coachedCredit: GettyLampard and Mourinho enjoyed tremendous success together at ChelseaCredit: GettyAnd according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the ex-Everton boss could return to management by joining Roma.The Giallorossi may soon be needing a new manager after Sunday’s 3-2 loss at Verona.Ivan Juric took over as manager in September when he replaced club legend Daniele De Rossi at the helm.But Juric has come under fire after losing four out of his first 10 matches, of which he also won four.Read More on FootballAnd now Italian sources claim Roma are already looking at potential new candidates to take over at the dugout, with Paulo Sousa appearing as a favourite.In fact, the Serie A giants have contacted Sousa as well as other candidates, such as ex-Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini and Leicester legend Claudio Ranieri.And now Lampard has also emerged as a potential successor to Juric.The same source claims the Friedkin Group, who own a majority stake at the club, were advised to consider the former England international by people close to them at Everton.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Friedkins are set to complete a takeover of the Toffees, where the midfield great worked as manager for a year until his departure in 2023.Roma have yet to make a final decision but Lampard is “certainly” considered.Fans spot Frank Lampard’s reaction to Roy Keane fuming at being called ‘Cardi B’ for outfit choice at Man Utd vs ChelseaThat would see the former City star taking over the same club his legendary boss Jose Mourinho managed.Lampard and Mourinho enjoyed tremendous success together at Chelsea as they won two Premier League titles, one FA Cup and two League Cups.The Special One also stood out at the Olimpico as he won the first ever Europa Conference League trophy with the Roman giants in 2022. More

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    Lewis Hamilton celebrates ‘biggest honour of my F1 career’ in front of delighted crowd despite disastrous Brazilian GP

    SIR LEWIS HAMILTON made history as he drove Formula One legend Ayrton Senna’s 1990 title-winning car in the Brazilian Grand Prix.Hamilton, 39, rocked the Sao Paulo crowd by paying tribute to local hero Senna, who died after crashing at the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994 at the age of 34.Sir Lewis Hamilton drove Ayrton Senna’s legendary 1990 title-winning carCredit: RexHamilton paid tribute to Senna during the Brazilian Grand PrixCredit: RexFormula One legend Hamilton finished 10th in the Sao Paulo GPCredit: RexThe Mercedes star – who’ll soon move to Ferrari – showed up with the Brazilian legend’s white and orange vehicle as the crowd went wild and he later revealed that was the “greatest honour” of his career.Hamilton said: “I can’t believe I had the opportunity to do it and it’s been the greatest honour of my career.”Sir Lewis suffered a difficult race in Brazil that saw him finishing 10th and far off winner Max Verstappen.However, that didn’t stop the Brit from taking to social media with the Brazilian flag and thanking the fans.Read More on F1Hamilton tweeted: “Thank you Senna, Thank you Brazil.”F1 fans were moved by the seven-time world champion’s gesture and expressed their gratitude on social media.One fan posted: “Thank you Lewis.”Another tweeted: “Such a special weekend, despite the results on track! we love you dearly.”Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third wrote: “My GOAT.”This fan said: “Thank you for this moment, Lewis! We’ll never forget.”Mercedes made ‘clear mistake’ that ‘ruined’ Lewis Hamilton’s chances in Singapore GP and left him ‘so angry’And that one stated: “Iconic.” More

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    Arsenal chief Edu is LEAVING after crisis talks with club hierarchy in major blow to Mikel Arteta

    MIKEL ARTETA has been dealt a major blow with close ally and Arsenal chief Edu Gaspar set to QUIT the club.The highly-rated sporting director has helped transform the Gunners from has-beens into title contenders.Mikel Arteta has been dealt a blow with Edu Gaspar set to quit ArsenalCredit: PAThe Brazilian has been behind Arsenal’s brilliant recent signingsCredit: GettyArsenal have become title challengers under Edu’s watchCredit: GettyBut Edu’s time at the Emirates is coming to an end.He has been in talks with the club’s hierarchy after a reshuffle of key positions.And although his reasons remain unclear, Edu has decided to walk away from his backroom role.SunSport understands he is in line to take up a new role in charge of Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis’ stable of clubs, which also include Olymipiacos in Greece and Rio Ave in Portugal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA similar position has been taken up by Jurgen Klopp with Red Bull, with the ex-Liverpool boss now their Global Head of Soccer.And Edu could TRIPLE his current Arsenal salary by becoming Marinakis’ go-to man at the head of his football empire.A former two-time title winner and Arsenal Invincibles champion, Edu returned to the club in 2019 – initially as technical director – before helping Arteta clear the decks.Big names like captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil were shown the door.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhile new fan favourites including Martin Odegaard, William Saliba and Declan Rice have been signed during his tenure.As a result, Arsenal have finished the last two seasons as runners-up to Manchester City in the Premier League title race.Arsenal vs Newcastle: Player RatingsEdu’s exit comes on the back of a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Newcastle at St James’ Park on Saturday.The Gunners’ next match comes on Wednesday in the Champions League against Inter Milan.And boss Arteta will face questions over Edu’s exit at tomorrow’s press conference.Fans reacted quickly online to the news of his departure.One said: “The downfall of Arsenal begins.”Another declared: “I hate changes like this.”READ MORE SUN STORIESOne noted: “Heads starting to roll at Arsenal.”Another added: “Arteta could be the next to go.”Edu Gaspar’s Arsenal transfersSince 2019:David LuizNicolas PepeCedric SoaresPablo MariRunar RunarssonDani CeballosNuno TavaresAlbert Sambi LokongaFabio VieiraMarquinhosMatt TurnerWilliam SalibaKieran TierneyGabriel MartinelliThomas ParteyGabriel MagalhaesMartin OdegaardAaron RamsdaleTakehiro TomiyasuGabriel JesusOleksandr ZinchenkoLeandro TrossardJakub KiwiorDeclan RiceKai HavertzJurrien TimberDavid RayaRiccardo CalafioriMikel MerinoRaheem Sterling More

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    Footballer instantly killed after he is struck by lightning mid-match as five are left injured in horror accident

    THIS is the horror moment a footballer is killed and five others are left injured after being hit by lightning during a match in Peru.Jose Hugo de la Cruz Meza, 39, filmed falling face first to the ground moments after the ref had ordered the game to be halted as the sound of rumbling thunder echoed round the stadium, was killed instantly.A footballer in Peru was killed by lightning during a gameCredit: https://x.com/luchitobassGoalkeeper Juan Chocca Llacta, 40, also received a direct strike and was rushed to hospital in a taxi with serious burns to his body.The other casualties, two teenagers aged 16 and 19 and a 24-year-old named locally as Cristian Cesar Pituy Cahuana, were said to be “stable” in hospital after yesterday’s drama.The tragedy happened during a regional tournament in Chilca, one of the 28 districts that form the central Peruvian province of Huancayo, between two local teams called Juventud Bellavista and Familia Chocca.Footage of the dramatic moment tragic defender Jose, pictured in online tributes, was killed showed the players appearing to walk slowly towards the changing rooms after the referee halted play when the storm intensified around 4pm local time. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe was declared dead in hospital.At least eight players including Jose and the seriously-injured goalie ended up on the ground.The match, which Juventud Bellavista was winning by 2-0 with 22 minutes played, was abandoned after the horror lightning strike.The tragedy has led to calls for enhanced security protocols at sporting events, especially in high-altitude areas like Huancayo where the capital city of the same name is 10,659 feet above sea level.Most read in FootballEngineer Lucho Duarte wrote online: “This terrible incident reminds us of the importance of protection against lightning, especially in open-air events.“We need to implement protective systems in sports installations and security protocols involving the immediate suspension of activities during storms.”In February a footballer died after being struck by lightning during a match in Indonesia.He was named afterwards as Septain Raharja, 35. He was playing in a friendly between FLO FC Bandung and FBI Subang.Local reports at time said he was rushed to hospital “still breathing” after being badly burnt but pronounced dead shortly after arrival. More

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    How Channel 4 star helped non-league Chesham United to 3900 per cent increase in shirt sales in ‘first serious job’

    CHANNEL 4 star Alex Horne has turned non-league Chesham United from minnows into potential FA Cup giant killers while also boosting shirt sales by 3900 per cent.The Taskmaster star joined Chesham’s board in 2022 in his “first serious job”, with his show becoming their sponsor.Channel 4 star Alex Horne has helped transform Chesham United over the past few yearsThe comedian stars alongside Greg Davies on Channel 4 show TaskmasterCredit: PAAnd the sixth-tier club have since gone from strength to strength on and off the pitch.They achieved promotion to the National League South last season.And their average attendance has increased from a few hundred to over 1,000 fans.Shirt sales continue to rise too, with last term seeing 1,200 jerseys flogged compared to just THIRTY the previous campaign.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAround 4,000 fans are now set to descend on The Meadow for tonight’s FA Cup first round tie against League One Lincoln City, with a second round trip to Crawley Town the reward.The match will be shown live on ITV, with Chesham having to quickly install TV gantries and even extra toilets.And Horne is hoping to find a way to see the action unfold as he will be performing a comedy gig in Edinburgh at the same time.He told The Guardian: “Elton John apparently watched Watford’s FA Cup final on an iPad on his piano during a gig in Copenhagen.Most read in FA CupFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“But it’s mainly about the occasion, so it’s gutting I’m not there.”Chesham will be paid £50,000 in broadcast fees, a huge sum of money for the club.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersAnd it will immediately be spent on a new toilet block.Horne explained; “I haven’t chucked millions of pounds at Chesham because I can’t, and my wife would not let me.“Before, the chairman and owner had to dip into their own pockets a lot.“Now we’re doing repairs that we’ve needed to do for years. No one’s making money in non-league football.”In terms of the game, Horne also predicts Chesham will give Lincoln a run for their money.He added: “I actually think Lincoln won’t be miles ahead. They’ll be ahead in fitness but not in skills.“I speak with the players and they’ve said this is the biggest game of their lives. For our lot, this is possibly a one-off.” More

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    Mo Salah casts fresh doubt over Liverpool future as striker, 32, posts ‘no matter what happens I will never forget’

    MO SALAH cast fresh doubt over his  future  —  sparking  panic  among Liverpool fans.The Kop talisman fired the Reds top of the table with Saturday’s winner against Brighton.Mo Salah scored the winner for Liverpool against Brighton on SaturdayCredit: PAHis future at the club remains up in the air with his contract expiring in the summerCredit: APBut Salah, who is out of contract next summer, and can speak to foreign clubs in January, once again hinted he may quit Anfield.The Egyptian star, 32, cryptically posted on social media: “No matter what happens, I will never forget what scoring at Anfield feels like.”Salah revealed in September there had been no talks over a new deal.And he suggested yesterday there had been no progress at resolving his situation after seven-and-a-half trophy-laden years as a Red.READ MORE ON LIVERPOOLFellow Liverpool stars Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold also have uncertain futures with their contracts up at the end of the campaign.Salah’s seventh goal of the season moved him into eighth in the Premier League all-time scoring charts.His 164th strike — one above Kop icon Robbie Fowler — saw the Reds go two points clear of title rivals Manchester City.However, it is unclear how many more Salah will net with just over six months left on his deal.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “Top of the table is where this club belongs. Nothing less.”Liverpool face a reunion with ex-midfielder Xabi Alonso when he brings his Bayer Leverkusen side to Anfield on Tuesday in the Champions League.Steven Gerrard mercilessly BOOED by Al-Ettifaq fans after losing local derby with Liverpool legend on brink of sackSlot’s side then host Aston Villa on Saturday. More