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      ‘I needed to step out of his big shadow’ – Chris Eubank Jr reveals relationship with dad has broken down completely

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      CHRIS EUBANK Jr issued a moving plea for his dad to be by his side for the biggest fight of his life.He revealed father Chris’ hatred of his upcoming clash with Conor Benn has destroyed their relationship.Chris Eubank Jr has revealed his deteriorating relationship with his dadCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdThe ace is set to fight rival Conor Benn next monthCredit: PAEubank Jr has been fined for slapping Benn with an eggCredit: GettyWhile Eubank Sr’s old rival Nigel Benn is a staunch supporter of his lad, the damage to his own relationship is yet to be repaired.Eubank Jr, who has been fined £100,000 for slapping Benn with an egg, believes the scars left by the death of his brother Sebastian from a heart attack at the age of just 29, in 2021, affected his dad.In an exclusive interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored – where the pair had to be separated – the 35-year-old said: “It got to a stage where I needed to step out of the shadow completely. It’s a big shadow.“I realised I have to separate myself from this huge character that’s always next to me.READ MORE IN BOXING“He’s different. His father kind of let him do his own thing; jump in and sink or swim.“My old man was always, always next to me. I got to a stage where I decided that I needed to walk my own path.“He was not happy with that decision. And then you have a situation with my brother passing away.“That affected him in a deep way — affected all of us — mental health is a real thing.Most read in BoxingCheltenham Festival betting offers and free bets“That incident, coupled with the fact that we were already not seeing eye to eye, destroyed a large part of the relationship and it still hasn’t recovered.”Eubank Sr, 58, had two epic fights with the Dark Destroyer Benn — ending his rival’s 22-fight winning record to become WBO middleweight champion in 1990 before their 1993 rematch ended in a draw.Eddie Hearn teases Wembley for Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematchBut when their sons’ cash-grab bout was due to take place in 2022, Eubank Sr spoke out passionately against it.He predicted that fight — for which his son boiled down to an emaciated 159lb — would be cancelled.That was proved correct when it was canned two days out, as Benn’s two failed VADA drugs tests were laid bare.And he still insists this re-arranged version — scheduled for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 26 — will be binned too.When Eubank Jr was asked to send a message directly to his dad, he replied: “I’m here. I’m getting ready for the biggest fight of my life.EUBANK JR’S PLEA“If you want to be next to me, like his father’s next to him, we can do it together. If not, no hard feelings, I’ll get the job done for you — don’t worry about it.“He’s my old man. It doesn’t matter if I don’t talk to him until the day I die.“I’m always gonna love him. He taught me everything. As far as I know, he doesn’t want this fight to go ahead.”The sons’ increasingly bitter rivalry made headlines at the end of last month when Eubank Jr smashed an egg on Conor’s face as a reminder to the world that excessive egg consumption was blamed for a failed test.His suspension was withdrawn after Ukad said the National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP) was “not comfortably satisfied” Benn committed a doping offence.Your own dad doesn’t even like youConor Benn JrAnd Eubank Jr landed dozens of verbal blows on Benn at that launch press conference in Manchester.He accused Benn of being in debt to promoter Eddie Hearn, after spending millions of pounds on his doping defence, and labelled him a “dirty little omelette”.Benn’s most spiteful reply at the launch was to bark back: “Your own dad doesn’t even like you.”The 28-year-old doubled down on that barb on Morgan’s show but also showed some humility by wishing the pair can reunite in time for the fight.Benn said in the studio: “It’s a matter of fact your dad doesn’t like you, otherwise he would be here. But it would be nice to see your dad there in your corner.“We are where we are because of our dads. They have laid the foundation.READ MORE SUN STORIES“It’d be great to see your dad in your corner and you mend that relationship. That’s coming from my heart, not being sarcastic. I mean what I say.” Watch the full interviews on Piers Morgan Uncensored’s ­YouTube channel on Friday at 7pm.Eubank v Nigel Benn in their first fight in 1990Credit: Alamy
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      I helped at dad’s bakery & made chicken balls with mum… I’d play as Man City on FIFA for fun, now I’ve signed for them

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      NEW Manchester City star Juma Bah has had an unorthodox route to the top of the game.The centre-back, 18, joined Pep Guardiola’s side in a £6.75million deal from Real Valladolid in January.Juma Bah is on loan at RC Lens from Man CityCredit: ReutersBah, 18, impressed in his native Sierra Leone before moving to EuropeCredit: Instagram @abdulaijuma28While most of City’s superstars won’t have worked an ordinary job as they came up through various plush academies, Bah understands the value of hard graft away from the pitch.Hailing from Freetown, Sierra Leone, Bah opened up on his football journey while chatting to the BBC.”At 4am I carried wood, because my father usually bakes early in the morning,” he revealed.”I would say he has the best bread in the world. I used to carry the bread to people’s shops.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”My mum used to sell chicken balls on the street. I would usually help pound the meat and after she took it to sell to people. I’m really happy to help my family.”Having impressed in his home country, Bah attracted the attention of European scouts – eventually signing for Valladolid last year.After initially playing within the Spanish side’s youth set-up, Bah was rapidly promoted to the first team.Following 12 LaLiga appearances, Bah had shown enough potential for City to acquire his services.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHaving joined the Premier League champions, Bah was subsequently sent out on loan to RC Lens – replacing City-bound Abdukodir Khusanov and Tottenham new-boy Kevin Danso.Having already made a remarkable rise, Bah is far from done.Fans plead with Pep Guardiola as they spot secret Mo Salah charm offensive after Liverpool loss “It would be a dream for me to play with these great players at Manchester City,” he said.”I usually play with them on PlayStation. Playing with them in real life will be amazing.”I’m looking forward to go there and learn, and to have the best coach in the world.”My aim is to win trophies.”Bah spent the first half of the season in LaLigaCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Definitely worth it’ say fans as Chris Eubank Jr fined £100,000 for slapping rival Conor Benn with an egg

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR has been given a £100,000 fine for slapping Conor Benn with an egg.The incident occurred late last month when the rivals went face-to-face for the first time since their grudge match got rescheduled for 26 April at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Chris Eubank Jr has been fined £100,000 for slapping Conor Benn with an eggCredit: GettyThe incident occurred last month ahead of their fight on April 26Credit: ReutersFists were almost flying early at the media launch as Eubank smashed an EGG into Benn’s face – a reference to his failed drug test three years ago. It sparked a mass brawl on stage with Benn, promoter Eddie Hearn and his dad Nigel grappling to get a piece of Eubank. Eventually, the teams were dragged off stage with the bad blood brewing ahead of the 160lb middleweight fight on April 26. But Eubank Jr will now have to cough up a hefty fee after being fined £100k.READ MORE IN BOXINGA statement from the British Boxing Board of Control read: “Following a hearing before the Stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control, Chris Eubank Jnr. was found to be in breach of Regulation 25 (misconduct) for his conduct at the press conference in Manchester for the Chris Eubank Jr v Conor Benn contest on 26th April 2025.”As such, the Stewards of the Board fined Chris Eubank Jr the sum of £100,000.”Fans reacted to the news on social media, with one saying: “Definitely worth it.”Another declared: “Eggs are expensive after all.”Most read in BoxingCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsOne noted: “Ridiculous when you consider what happens at some press conferences.”Another added: “That was eggspensive.”‘Mum’s gonna be really disappointed when she sees this,’ Conor Benn tells dadAfter their on-stage egg clash, Eubank Jr made reference to Benn’s failed drug tests which KO’d their initial 157lb catchweight clash in 2022. The WBC infamously suggested 28-year-old Benn’s failed test for clomiphene could have been related to an intake in eggs. He wrote on X soon after the brawl in front of fans, media and TV cameras: “Apparently egg contamination was the reason for his two failed drugs tests.”So I contaminated him with an egg.”Benn hit back with a brutal tweet of his own though, writing: “That’s the only shot you’ll land on me you f***ing p***k. 2 rounds you are finished.”Meanwhile, Eubank Jr has revealed he’s set to make a mint from the fight with Benn.He added: “Many of you would have heard Eddie boasting about a 60-40 split he secured for Conor.That’s just an absolute lie, which is not surprising.”The truth of it is, Uncle Turki flew in and saved the day like the superhero he is. This is the Saudi show, he called me and said, ‘What do you want to make this fight?’“I’m sitting there thinking, ‘I’ve got to be a businessman now, and any good businessman in any negotiation, starts with an aggressively high number, then there are counter offers and negotiating and you get to the number.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I gave him a diabolical number, I gave him an inconceivable number, and he said, ‘Done, I’ll send you the contract on Monday.’ I’m thinking I could have got more, or a couple of watches out of him!“There is no split, there are no percentages, you lied to the public in front of everybody and now I’m setting this straight.” More

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      ‘Will I get money off next bill?’ – Fans fume at Sky Sports after ‘technical difficulty’ sees EFL tie left unwatchable

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      SKY SPORTS subscribers have been left furious after a technical glitch interrupted an EFL clash on Tuesday.Coverage of the League One clash between Bolton and Bristol Rovers was unavailable for some viewers during the first half. Viewers trying to watch an EFL clash on Sky Sports were met with an error messageCredit: SkyBristol Rovers’ clash with Bolton wasn’t accessible through the streaming serviceCredit: GettyThe match was being broadcast through Sky’s new streaming service Sky Sports+.But viewers were met with a screen declaring there was a “technical difficulty”, and urged them to “try again later”.One fan raged on X: “‘I’m paying a premium price but getting a poor service. Darts feed was awful last week now you’re letting me down with football.”And another added: “We pay all this money every month and you can’t even provide a decent service on the Bristol v Bolton game – are you giving refunds.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWhile a third commented: “There is a problem with the Sky Sports+ Feed match between Bristol Rovers V Bolton it keeps cutting out it’s very glitchy. “Are you looking into the issue this evening or will I get money off my next bill as this is just ridiculous!!!”Viewers struggled to get the stream working throughout the first half at the Memorial Stadium.Chris Martin gave the hosts an early lead from the penalty spot.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsBut in-form Bolton hit back just before halftime through Aaron Morley.Most fans should have caught the equaliser, with the stream resuming from around the 30-minute mark. ‘Classless’ – Fans fume as EFL star’s ‘disgusting’ behaviour sparks row that sees manager sent off days after dad died-LocatThe issues come just days after viewers raged against Sky for a disastrous broadcast of Premier League Darts. Darts fans had settled down ready to watch Night 5 of the Premier League from Brighton.But they were met with a host of issues, ranging from audio glitches to visual skips.Commentator Wayne Mardle apologised for the “temporary issues” saying they would be “fixed momentarily” before more glitches in the broadcast.A message at the bottom of the screen began showing which said: “We’re really sorry for the temporary picture problems.” More

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      Man Utd chief says women’s team will play at new stadium as ‘there’s technology that can make it feel smaller’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping new technology can help their women’s team feel at home in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s huge new stadium. The United co-owner announced the go-ahead for a £2billion, 100,000-seater ground on Monday. United COO Collette Roche has indicated Manchester United Women will use the new stadiumCredit: ECAUnited Women currently play home games at the 12,000-capacity Leigh Sports VillageCredit: GettyUnited are set to leave Old Trafford behind to build an entirely new stadium. It follows months of speculation, with the announcement following a sobering review of the Red Devils’ financial state.Ratcliffe is adamant the new ground will “have a really intense atmosphere” and be the “best in Europe”.United’s women’s team was founded in 2018 and currently play matches at the 12,000-capacity Leigh Sports Village. READ MORE ON MAN UTDThey are the current women’s FA Cup holders and are currently second in the WSL. United COO Collette Roche has confirmed the club are hoping to move the women’s team with them to the new stadium.And they hope to embrace technology to make the ground feel “smaller” and more “intimidating.”Roche said: “There’s technology now that can still give you the sense of a smaller, intimidating, great atmospheric stadium.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free bets”We think [that] could be befitting the women’s team with a smaller crowd. “That’s the type of things we’re looking at, as well as technology for the pitch.”Fans spot Sir Alex Ferguson YAWNING as he watches woeful Man Utd – but get distracted by who he’s sitting next toRatcliffe had previously indicated he wanted to build a “Wembley of the North” on the site.The 72-year-old secured government backing in January to regenerate the area around the current ground. A designated task force delivered its report on the feasibility of either redeveloping the existing 115-year structure or rebuilding a new brand stadium.And they ultimately decided to move away from Old Trafford, which Ratcliffe admitted was “leaking from the roof.”Ratcliffe said: “You know this expression – don’t spend good money after bad. Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal as De Ligt shows exactly why Red Devils signed him but Zirkzee is as frustrating as everIT was a performance that would have pleased Ruben Amorim but a 1-1 draw with Arsenal does little to paper over the cracks at Manchester United.On a day when the Old Trafford crowd protested the owners, the players stood up to show their remains life in a club that fans say is experiencing a “slow death”.There was a lack of clear-cut chances in the opening 45 minutes as both sides goalscoring troubles continued.A moment of magic was needed and Fernandes stepped up as he so often does.Arsenal’s wall was full of man mountains, but Fernandes found the power, dip and accuracy to beat David Raya with his free-kick – even if the wall was marched 11.2 yards back instead of the regulated ten.Mikel Arteta’s side came out swinging in the second-half with their makeshift No9 up top, and it took a brilliant effort from Declan Rice to level the scores.United were able to frustrate them and remain a threat on the counter but eventually had to settle for a point in a much-improved performance.Here is how SunSport’s Martin Blackburn rated the United performances.”I think what would have happened if we tried to refurbish the stadium, we would have discovered that it actually would probably have been 70 per cent of the cost of building a new stadium. READ MORE SUN STORIES”And in 25 years’ time, we’d be talking about building a new stadium because it wouldn’t be perfect. “So then we looked at the option of a new stadium and, of course, you can design the perfect stadium then – you can build a very large stadium.” More

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      Love Island’s Wil Anderson confirmed for HUGE fight with Britain’s Got Talent legend in surprise Misfits showdown

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      LOVE Island star Wil Anderson will battle it out with Britain’s Got Talent legend Jordan Banjo in a Misfits boxing bout.The surprise clash was announced tonight and the two heavyweights will go toe to toe next month.Love Island star Wil Anderson will battle it out with Britain’s Got Talent legend Jordan Banjo in a Misfits boxing boutCredit: Instagram/@wilandersonnWil is up against JordanCredit: RexThe night is being headlined by former Love Island star Idris Virgo and Ty Mitchell.The post read: “FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT‼️ 12th of April we bring you an absolutely stacked card with Idris Virgo and Ty Mitchell fighting it out for the MFB PRO Light Heavyweight title. Your not going to want to miss this one.”Diversity star Jordan, 32, has been training hard in recent months, posting from sweaty training sessions at his London gym on Instagram.The dad-of-three has got rounds in against tough prospects such as Barnet heavyweight Lewie Pochetty.READ MORE ON WIL ANDERSONWil, 23, who is in a relationship with his Love Island co-star Uma Jammeh, has fought muay thai to a high standard and will now transfer some of those striking skills into the ring.Back in October, Wil signed Summit Sports and Supreme PR and announced his hopes for a Misfits boxing career. He said at the time: “I’m excited to embark on my boxing journey. Training with Samm at Churchills, alongside Neraldo Ymeri, to help prepare me for my debut in the boxing ring, is a privilege, and I can assure you I mean business.”The fight announcement comes just days after Wil challenged professional dancer and reality star Curtis Pritchard to a dust up.Most read in BoxingWil mocked Curtis over his cringeworthy Hollyoaks cameo and branded him a “fool”.The call out happened after Curtis told Sunsport that he wants to do “some boxing” now his dancing career has cooled off.Love Island’s Wil reveals his ‘real name’ in new video – and fans are shockedHe also told Boxing Buzz Hub he would be keen to fight several Love Island stars in the ring.In 2019, he laced up the gloves with the help of his fellow Love Island star Tommy Fury for a telly series called The Boxer and the Ballroom Dancer.Tommy, 25, coached him for a white collar bout – which he won on points.Speaking to Sunsport this week, Curtis said: “I’ve always been into fighting and boxing and all of that stuff so it’s something I’ve always wanted to do as a kid.”But dancing was my main career at the time and you couldn’t balance when you’re doing it at a very high level.”I’ve always been into fighting and boxing and all of that stuff so it’s something I’ve always wanted to do as a kid.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So I feel like now I’m at a different place in my life and I thought, let’s do some boxing. Let’s do something I’ve always wanted to do and get in the ring.”He said he has his eyes on Sammy Root and Davide Sanclimenti, who used to date his girlfriend Ekin Su Culculoglu.Diversity star Jordan, 32, has been training hard in recent months, posting from sweaty training sessions at his London gym on InstagramCredit: GettyWil soared to fame on last year’s series of Love IslandCredit: Instagram/@wilandersonn More

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      Manchester City’s Alex Greenwood left ‘shocked’ by Gareth Taylor exit ahead of cup final duel with Chelsea

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      ALEX GREENWOOD admits to being shocked by the sudden sacking of Gareth Taylor as Manchester City women’s boss.  However the City skipper expects her team-mates will come together under interim gaffer Nick Cushing. Man City will take on Chelsea in the Women’s League Cup final in their first game after Gareth Taylor’s departureCredit: AlamyMan City skipper Alex Greenwood said the sacking of Taylor shocked her and insists it was “purely results-based”Credit: GettyMan City’s duel with Chelsea will see the two sides face each other in a League Cup final for the first time since 2022Credit: ReutersTaylor, 52, was axed from his role just five days before City’s League Cup final clash with Chelsea this Saturday. His departure saw him become the fourth manager to have their reign at a WSL team ended this term. The Manchester giants’ decision to end Taylor’s tenure follows the team losing pace in the WSL title hunt. At present Chelsea look to be on course for a eighth top-flight title with their 12-point lead at the summit and the team yet to lose a game. Read More Football StoriesAfter four losses and two draws in 16 league games, City are currently fourth and facing a fight to qualify for Europe next term. With the team facing Chelsea four times this month including in the Champions League, club chiefs decided change was needed. Earlier today when reporters asked for her thoughts on Taylor’s departure, Greenwood said it was “a lot to process” and said it was “purely results-based”. The City captain, who won an FA Cup and League Cup during his four-and-half-year reign, added: “I was shocked by the news, of course. Most read in Football”I wasn’t expecting that news but it’s business and this is football. “The focus quickly shifted to what’s next, what is important to the team and that’s the final on Saturday.””My role as captain is to bring the team together and make sure the focus remains the same, which is on the final on Saturday and the run of games we’ve got coming up.”On whether she has spoken to Taylor since Monday, Greenwood said: “He brought me to this football club, he made me captain”We had some great moments together, so I will speak to Gareth when the time’s right. “But for now, I think, out of respect, I’ll leave him to digest this.”City will play their remaining games under the stewardship of Cushing, who is managing the side for the rest of this season. The head coach, who last November was sacked as New York City FC boss, led the Cityzens to the WSL title in 2016 during his first stint as women’s team boss.This Saturday the team will be without the services of their captain who is working her way back to fitness from a medial collateral injury. Greenwood said: “Nick had a great meeting with the team, a really positive one, about winning and what is achievable, what we need to focus on.”Man City’s first game following Taylor’s departure comes four days after construction got underway on a £10million training complex for their women’s team.  The 17,000 square-foot building, due to open next season, will contain a dressing room, a high-performance gym and a hydrotherapy area to aid players’ recovery from injuries Earlier today Greenwood joined women’s team managing director Charlotte O’Neill and football director Therese Sjogran to break ground on the new development. The City captain added:  “We’ve gone from an amazing facility which has gotten us to this point.Chelsea are currently unbeaten so far this season across all competitionsCredit: Getty”It’s time for us to move on from that now and expand as a team by giving us our own space to work from. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Right from the start we’ve been involved quite a lot so we could discuss what’s going to be in there and what’s necessary.”From what I know the facilities are going to be the best, which is nothing short of what I expect.” More

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      My family sold their house to fund my F1 career and still don’t own one now, admits Max Verstappen’s new team-mate

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN’S new team-mate Liam Lawson has revealed his family are still without a home after selling their place to fund his Formula One dream.Lawson, 23, will race for Red Bull next season after replacing Sergio Perez as world champion Verstappen’s partner.Liam Lawson has revealed his family sold their home to fund his F1 dreamCredit: GettyThe ace will be racing alongside Max Verstappen for Red Bull this seasonCredit: AFPThe New Zealander has come up through the ranks and will get his big break when teams start preparing for the new campaign.But Lawson admits he has only got to where he is thanks to an amazing sacrifice from his parents.The youngster has revealed his family SOLD their home while he was making his bones as a karting driver.The funds were used to help Lawson reach his potential, eventually leading to his big break with Red Bull.READ MORE IN F1And Lawson is desperate to make his parents proud after admitting they still don’t have a family home to call their own.He told GQ: “They still don’t own a house because of me.“I think I complained to my dad for more than a year about my kart. I’d tell him that the engine sucked but he just secretly thought that I sucked.“Eventually he got sick of me whining and bought two good engines, and we put them on for the first time at this big race.Most read in MotorsportCheltenham Festival betting offers and free bets“And when we went out, we qualified first. We started racing at the front all the time. That was the definitive moment, when karting became serious.“It was always serious to me. But for my dad, everything changed that one weekend.”Red Bull announce 22-year-old will be Max Verstappen’s new team-mate hours after Sergio Perez exit Lawson has also revealed the moment that F1 legend Fernando Alonso “yelled” at him during their first-ever meeting.Reliving the bizarre encounter, he added: “It’s funny because I’ve met a lot of guys I looked up to as a kid.“When you’re younger, they’re your heroes. Now, they’re my competitors.“I mean, the first time I met Alonso, he yelled at me. Maybe he was having a bad day.” More