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      Ex-England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson’s family make huge sum selling his memorabilia to help settle £8m debt

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      EX-England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson’s family have made £140,000 selling off his memorabilia to help settle his debts.He died owing more than £8million, including £7million in UK tax.Sven-Goran Eriksson’s family have made £140,000 selling off his memorabilia to help settle his debtsCredit: AFPSven with the late Queen at Buckingham Palace in 2002Credit: ReutersA lunch invitation from the late Queen went for £300Among the items up for sale was Sven’s Armani suit from the 2006 World Cup – it went for £3kCredit: bna.nuweauctionsInside the suit was Sven’s hand-written team notesThe Swede’s loved ones were forced to sell hundreds of mementoes — such as his Armani suit from a 2006 World Cup match with his hand-written team notes still in the pocket.The 349 items which went under the hammer also included his BBC Coach of the Year trophy in 2001 and Premier League Manager of the Month award from his time at Manchester City.A lunch invitation from the late Queen and an Ivory Coast top signed by his ­former forward Didier Drogba were flogged too.Sven died of pancreatic cancer last year aged 76, leaving his partner Yaniseth Alcides and two adult children to deal with his debts.read more on svenHe owed the huge sum despite earning tens of millions in a 42-year managerial career at 12 clubs and four national teams, including England from 2001-2006.The Swedish auction house said: “There was huge interest mostly from England, Italy and Portugal.“It was a reflection of the love and affection that people had for Sven in countries all over the world.“We are very pleased with how both auctions have gone and there may be a third one of items of his furniture.”Most read in FootballBut the cash raised is still a drop in the ocean and Sven’s ­family are also selling his seven-bed lakeside mansion in his homeland for £1.8million.Sven’s Premier League Manager of the Month award fetched £1,700Sven earned the award during his time at Manchester CityCredit: Matthew AshtonSven’s BBC Coach of the Year trophy was auctionedThe trophy, which he won in 2001, went for £500An Ivory Coast top signed by Didier Drogba was sold for £700Sven managed the Ivory Coast in 2010Credit: Getty More

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      ‘This is embarrassing to watch’ – Fans can’t believe the crowd for Jake and Logan Paul event in New York’s Times Square

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      JAKE and Logan Paul’s recent promotional event in New York was surprisingly poorly attended. And followers of the social media sensations were left blown away by the sparse crowd. Jake and Logan Paul held a promotional event for their ‘Paul American’ docuseries at Times Square PlazaCredit: XBut the social media sensation’s fans didn’t turn out in forceCredit: XThe YouTubers held a promotional event in Times Square Plaza this week to promote their Max Documentary, ‘Paul American’. Organisers were expecting the plaza event to be well attended. But their expectations didn’t live up to reality as only a handful of the brothers’ supporters turned up. Footage of the pair trying to hype up the small crowd in attendance went viral and received a slew of comments. READ MORE BOXING NEWSOne wrote on X: “This is embarrassing to watch.” Another said: “Jake & Logan Paul’s Times Square event flops. “Zero crowd, total embarrassment!” And another said: “F*****g trash.” Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSJake and Logan Paul’s docuseries airs on MAXCredit: MEGA AGENCYOne sarcastically remarked: “So many people… so many.” The Paul brothers likely won’t care about their detractors’ comments on the Times Square crowd size.Jake Paul claims he has agreement to fight Anthony Joshua and reveals date but brother Logan fears he’s on drugs That’s because they’ve hit yet another major milestone in landing a show on one of the biggest platforms in the world.In an exclusive interview with SunSport, Logan said of ‘Paul American’: “This show has caused a few divides in the family, which sucks for us, but it’s great media. “We’ve shown our whole lives on camera, on YouTube and the internet primarily, and we felt like Max was an outlet where we could go even further. “I don’t know why we felt like that, but maybe because it’s Max and it’s like an incredibly prestigious platform. “So we really put it all out there for everyone to judge and and and hate on us. It’s pretty sick!” More

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      Man Utd legend’s son joins club in the seventh tier for the rest of the season as he leaves Premier League side

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      RIO FERDINAND’s son, Lorenz, has joined Havant and Waterlooville for the rest of the season.The 18-year-old has joined the seventh-tier – Southern League Premier Division South – side on work experience from Premier League outfit Brighton.Lorenz Ferdinand has signed for seventh-tier side Havant and WaterloovilleCredit: HAVANT AND WATERLOOVILLEHe has headed there for work experience from BrightonCredit: instagram @lorenz.ferdinandHe is the eldest son of Rio FerdinandCredit: RexFerdinand is a goalkeeper unlike his father, who was a record-breaking defender for the likes of Leeds and Manchester United in his playing days.A club statement from the Hawks said: “Havant and Waterlooville Football Club are thrilled to announce that, goalkeeper, Lorenz Ferdinand has joined on work experience from Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion for the remainder of the Season!”Ferdinand, 18, came through the set-up at Brighton & Hove Albion where he now continues to refine his trade in their Under-21’s set-up.”Lorenz links up with Shaun North’s side for the run-in as the push towards the end of the season continues!READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We welcome Lorenz to the Hawks and look forward to seeing him in action very soon.”Six-time Premier League winner Ferdinand is the dad of five children, with his eldest Lorenz following in his father’s footsteps to try and become a footballer.In 2023 Lorenz signed a management deal with agency New Era Global Sports.Ferdinand Snr. posted on Instagram: “Our eldest is on his own journey in football.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford”Another nice moment signing with @neweraglobalsports , well earned through hard work & dedication.”It’s a long road full of ups and downs, so the right & professional support is required – so step forward @neweraglobalsports. Love you Lorenz.”I told Rio Ferdinand to tell Sir Alex Ferguson to f*** off and the Man Utd legend’s reaction was pricelessLorenz has appeared once for the Seagulls in PL2 this season, playing four minutes in a 4-2 win over Southampton and conceding once during his time on the pitch. More

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      ‘He looks like a wrestler’ – Jean-Philippe Mateta to wear WATER POLO helmet in FA Cup clash after horror ear injury

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      JEAN-PHILIPPE MATETA will be wearing a water polo-style protective headband on his Crystal Palace return on Saturday.And Eagles boss Oliver Glasner has insisted: “If I didn’t believe he was ready, I wouldn’t play him.”We imagine how Mateta might look in his water polo helmetJean-Philippe Mateta was pole-axed by Liam Roberts in Crystal Palace’s FA Cup clash with MillwallCredit: REUTERSThe horror tackle resulted in Mateta receiving 25 stitches to his earCredit: SKY SPORTSThe Frenchman has been wearing protective padding in trainingCredit: INSTAGRAM@CPFCHe’s set to don a water polo-style protective headband upon his return to the first teamCredit: DECATHLONFrench striker Mateta is set to start Palace’s FA Cup quarter-final clash at Fulham – his first appearance since requiring 25 stitches in his ear after being hit with a dangerous kung-fu kick by Millwall keeper Liam Roberts in the fifth round on March 1.After trialling three different versions, Mateta has been training over the international break in his FA-approved protective head guard – including in a behind-closed-doors match – which has been jovially mocked by Glasner and the Palace squad.Glasner explained: “It’s like a water polo helmet. In water polo it’s so they don’t get water into their ears, he has it just on one side. It sounds crazy, but we are used to it.“I said to him maybe you should try [water polo] because he’s tall enough. READ MORE SPORTS NEWS”It looks a bit strange but he says he feels comfortable so let’s see.“When he scores a header, then it was the right mask and the right protection. “Our doctor and the team did a great job finding the right protection. Everything is approved by the FA.“There were three different ones. He tried one like you use to ride a motorbike but he couldn’t train with this because it was too heavy.Most read in Football“I said to the doctor I remember Petr Cech wearing a helmet but the ear was free so we needed the full helmet. Then we found the right one.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSOliver Glasner has no reservations about throwing Jean-Philippe Mateta back into the fireCredit: REUTERS“He tried in training which one fits him best and doesn’t influence him in the wrong way.”If I believed it was a problem, I wouldn’t play him but it looks like it isn’t a problem.Crystal Palace star Mateta stretchered off with horror injury after shock kung-fu kick from Milwall keeper who sees red“The last 10 days he’s had this protection and he did well in training so I didn’t find a reason to talk about this.”Asked whether there is a risk Mateta may not be the same player because of it, Glasner continued: “I watched him in training, he looks the same as he did before.“He needed to get back into his rhythm because he couldn’t really train for two weeks. “One week he was at home, the second he was training individually.“It’s also lucky that in this situation nothing was fractured and there was no concussion, it was just the ear although it was a terrible injury.“Some players say that the ear looks better than before!”Palace defender Chris Richards – who once played with a protective mask after breaking his nose while in Germany – added: “It can be restricting but I think he’ll be fine.“[Mateta] enjoys the attention. He’s got that bionic ear now. He looks like a wrestler.READ MORE SUN STORIES”With the headband, we were also saying he looks like the American tennis player Francis Tiafoe.”On if he has given Mateta any advice, Richards laughed: “No, no. He won’t listen to me anyway.” More

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      Newly-emerged footage shows ‘disgusting act’ Kylian Mbappe did that could see him BANNED for Arsenal vs Real Madrid

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      NEW footage showing a “disgusting act” from Kylian Mbappe could boost Arsenal’s Champions League hopes. Mbappe, plus Real Madrid team-mates Vinicius Junior, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Ceballos, already face a Uefa probe and possible ban.Kylian Mbappe is being investigated after this act in front of Atletico fansCredit: X / Rory_Talks_BallMbappe broke off from other Real players as they faced Atleti supportersCredit: X / Rory_Talks_BallAntonio Rudiger and Co didn’t holdback with their victory celebrationsCredit: ReutersIt follows Real’s controversial celebrations after beating neighbours Atletico in the last 16.A Uefa Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector is investigating claims of “indecent conduct” by the four superstars.Any suspension for those key men would surely improve Arsenal’s chances of seeing off Real in the quarter-finals.The Gunners host the reigning Champions League kings in the first leg on April 8, before visiting Spain for the return tie eight days later.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNow Mbappe could be in even hotter water – after a clip emerged appearing to show him mimicking a lewd act in front of Atletico fans.Fellow Real aces were jigging with delight towards the angry home fans, apparently taunting them over Atletico’s shootout agony.In the newly-shown video, the 26-year-old can be seen away from that pack of jubilant team-mates.The France striker is captured mouthing something towards the crowd and making a rude had movement that certainly won’t help his case with Uefa.Most read in Champions LeagueAntonio Rudiger is under investigation following this gestureCredit: GettyBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHe already stands accused of touching his genitals in a derogatory way.A man who posted the latest footage wrote: “Such a disgusting act from Mbappe.”Trent Alexander-Arnold has agreed terms on a move to Real Madrid this summer, according to reports A tense atmosphere at the Metropolitano became worse after Atletico’s Julian Alvarez had a shootout penalty ruled by VAR.Atleti are since understood to have formally complained to Uefa about behaviour ON the pitch.Vinicius is accused of taking six “shots” at home supporters amid two separate confrontations during and after the game.The Brazilian, 24, has long been long targeted by opposition fans and has been a regular victim of racist abuse.Rudiger is alleged to have made a throat-slitting gesture to Atleti fans.And Ceballos is also being investigated, over claims he made an obscene gesture with a clenched fist.READ MORE SUN STORIESMeanwhile, ex-Chelsea defender  Rudiger began a jubilant high-knee dance after hitting the winning spot-kick.Many Real team-mates, including subs, joined in as the bitter rivalry between the two clubs boiled over. More

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      Pep Guardiola suggests Man City trophy bonuses should be scrapped as stars ‘don’t deserve even a watch’ this season

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      PEP GUARDIOLA admits he and his underperforming Manchester City stars do not deserve a bonus if they are crowned world champions this summer – not even a souvenir watch!The outgoing Premier League champs head to the States to take part in the first ever FIFA Club World Cup this summer.Pep Guardiola seems to feel his players can’t redeem their seasonCredit: ReutersIt is a competition which City’s Abu Dhabi owners are placing great focus on – and FIFA upped the stakes this week by announcing astonishing prize money.The winners will walk away with around £100 million – roughly what the bottom-placed Premier League club makes over the entire season in TV and prize money.That would normally mean a healthy bonus coming the way of City staff.But straight-talking Guardiola says he and his staff on and off the pitch will not merit it, after their miserable domestic campaign.READ MORE MAN CITY NEWSHe said: “We don’t deserve it this season.“We don’t deserve a bonus this season. The bonus, if you win, I don’t know how much.“You go there, (winning) it’s for the club. The managers, the backroom staff, the players we don’t deserve, not even a watch.”Eye-watering bonuses are part and parcel of the top-level game, with reports that City regulars pocketed around £2 million each for winning the treble two seasons ago – half of that for success in the Champions League.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKNonetheless, Guardiola’s under-achievers can still salvage something from their poor domestic season by winning the FA Cup.Fifth-placed City visit Bournemouth, who have slipped to 10th, in the quarter-finals on Sunday.Why Man City could be dumped out of the FA Cup by Bournemouth | Experts’ best bets – Weekend WagerGuardiola said of the Cherries: “They have a special way of playing and it works with the players and the ideas that they have. “Every team plays in a specific way and they do it really well. Other teams are more direct, other teams want more crosses.”Guardiola is aiming to become only the fourth manager since World War Two to lift the FA Cup for a third time.The other three are certainly managerial legends too – Bill Nicholson, Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger. More

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      Premier League club move into incredible new home that resembles futuristic James Bond villain lair

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      BOURNEMOUTH stars looked amazed as they reported for their first day at their new training ground.The Cherries have opened their brand new Performance Centre for business.Bournemouth have moved in to their new training groundCredit: X @afcbournemouthThe Performance Centre is open for businessCredit: X @afcbournemouthRyan Christie was buzzing with the moveCredit: X @afcbournemouthThe likes of Justin Kluivert and Ryan Christie beamed as they made their way in from the car park.Kluivert, 25, grinned as he said: “Bit different… lovely!”As Christie walked into the dressing room he bellowed: “Look at this! Amazing!”Aerial shots of the training ground show a huge semi-circle of buildings, with the view resembling something between a naval base and a James Bond villain’s lair.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA video posted by the Cherries’ social channels also shows a spacious dressing room, gym area, canteen and lounge.Upon returning from international duty, Andoni Iraola put his players through their paces on their pristine new training pitches.The 57-acre training ground is located in Dorset village Canford Magna.Bournemouth owner Bill Foley also has ambitious plans for the Cherries’ Vitality Stadium home.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBournemouth are taking their infrastructure to a new levelCredit: X @afcbournemouthThe training ground features a glossy interiorCredit: X @afcbournemouthThe ground currently holds just 11,307 fans – making it by far the smallest in the Premier League.It had previously been suggested that Bournemouth could build a new stadium.Why Man City could be dumped out of the FA Cup by Bournemouth | Experts’ best bets – Weekend WagerBut during an appearance on talkSPORT earlier this month, Foley unveiled different plans.The American, 80, said: “We are well underway to having a solution for our stadium with several stages in mind.“The first stage would be to grow to about 16,000 seats, the next stage would be about 20,000, and the third stage would be to about 24,000 seats.”Much more hospitality and a much more welcoming environment, in terms of when people arrive and how they get into the stands and so on.”Private property company Structadene currently owns the Vitality Stadium.Foley wants to buy the stadium outright before beginning improvements.’WE NEED TO IMPROVE IT’He said: “We are hopefully going to be acquiring the Vitality.”We have a plan in place. It is going to be a staged effort, and we need to have the council’s approval.“We’ll start with the south stand, and we’ll really expand that and make that a permanent stand with some hospitality.“At the same time we’re going to be redoing the main stand in terms of hospitality and ingress and egress, high speed elevators and so on so people aren’t having to walk up three flights to go to have lunch and then walk down two flights to go to their seats, and then walk two flights up again.“The stadium is just antiquated and we need to improve it.”Bournemouth face a battle to hold on to manager Iraola this summer.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Spaniard, 42, has emerged as Tottenham’s top target to replace under-fire Ange Postecoglou, should the Aussie be sacked.While Real Madrid are also claimed to be keen on Iraola, if Carlo Ancelotti leaves.The spacious training ground is far cry from Bournemouth’s old training groundCredit: X @afcbournemouthThere is a fountain located outsideCredit: X @afcbournemouthBournemouth have new pristine training pitchesCredit: X @afcbournemouth More

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      Bayern Munich threaten to sue Canada’s national team over ‘clear violation’ in Alphonso Davies injury

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      BAYERN MUNICH are considering legal action against the Canadian Soccer Federation after Alphonso Davies’ injury.The full-back, 24, is out for the rest of the season due to a torn ligament and further damage to his right knee.Bayern are fuming at Alphonso Davies’ injury and treatmentCredit: GettyThe Canada defender had surgery, ruling him out until the summerCredit: ReutersThat occurred on Sunday while playing in Canada’s 2-1 victory over the USA in the third-place decider for the CONCACAF Nations League.The star has undergone surgery after returning to Bayern, who have accused the Canadians of failing to provide “appropriate care” for Davies.Bayern chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen fumed: “We’re demanding a full investigation into the events from Canada Soccer and expressly reserve the right to take legal action.“Sending a clearly injured player with a damaged knee on a 12-hour intercontinental flight without a thorough medical assessment is, in our view, grossly negligent and a clear breach of medical duty of care.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“Davies should not have been playing at all. The participation of Davies, who already had muscular problems before the game, in a match of no sporting significance is incomprehensible from our point our view.”Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund also blasted the treatment by Canada’s medical team as he added: “Phonzy complained of fatigue.“He’s the team captain, a young lad who wants to help his country. Most read in FootballThe Germans will miss Davies for their important run-inBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”Then there’s this injury. I think it’s negligent, unprofessional.”Bayern boss Vincent Kompany will be without Davies for Bayern’s Bundesliga run-in and quest to reach the Champions League final at their home stadium.Bastian Schweinsteiger is booed by own Bayern fans who think he is leaving before he announces he is staying French defender Dayot Upamecano also returned from Nations League duty with a knee injury, although it is not as serious.Fellow defender Kim Min-jae was already sidelined.Another Bayern defender, Dayot Upamecano, also picked up an injuryCredit: AFP More