Sport

Subterms

    More stories

    • 200 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Mikel Arteta BANNED for Arsenal’s final game of season after touchline antics in clash against Newcastle

      by

      MIKEL ARTETA will miss Arsenal’s final game of the season after picking up a touchline ban.The Spaniard picked up a yellow card against Newcastle after kicking the ball away late on.Mikel Arteta has been suspended for Arsenal’s final game of the seasonCredit: GettyIt was his third of the current campaign.And as a result, Arteta has now picked up a one-match suspension.It means he will not be present when Arsenal take on relegated Southampton on the final day of the Premier League.Assistant Albert Stuivenberg is likely to take charge in Arteta’s absence.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the Arsenal boss won’t mind too much after his side all-but-sealed a second-place finish.A super strike from Declan Rice saw the Gunners beat Newcastle to the runners-up spot while also cementing a place in next season’s Champions League.Arsenal could now lose their final match to Southampton.But they will still be present in Europe’s elite competition as Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Man City and Nottingham Forest scramble for the three remaining spots.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSArsenal will be eager to make amends for an underwhelming season, having fallen short in the title race once again.The door looked open for them to finally triumph after Man City fell off the pace.Arsenal reveal new home kit for 2025/26 season with major change to badge and eye-watering priceBut it was Liverpool who capitalised as Arne Slot sealed title victory in his first season.Arsenal did enjoy a good run in the Champions League though, reaching the semi-finals.However, the Gunners crashed out to Paris Saint-Germain as they missed out on a place in the final against Inter Milan. More

    • 263 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Man Utd will NOT host victory parade if they win Europa League – out of respect for hundreds of axed staff

      by

      MANCHESTER UNITED will not host a victory parade if they win the Europa League.That is out of respect for the hundreds of staff who have lost their jobs this season.Manchester United have decided against hosting a victory parade if they win the Europa LeagueThe decision is based on this season’s poor form and the brutal redundancies at Man UtdSir Jim Ratcliffe has seen mass layoffs since taking a minority stake in the clubCredit: GettyThe players and club have agreed that celebrations beyond on the night — should they beat Tottenham in Bilbao on Wednesday — would be in poor taste.They have made the decision based on this season’s poor form and the number of people who have been made redundant or are facing the axe. A source said: “The players really want to win the Europa League because they are desperate for some success in what has been an awful season.“If they do win, they will celebrate on the pitch and after the game but that will be it.Read More on Man Utd“Club officials are also mindful of the hundreds of colleagues who have lost their jobs this season and don’t think a parade would be the right thing to do.”About 150-200 staff members at Man Utd are facing the chop as part of the current redundancy process after 250 were let go last summer.Defeat to Spurs would cost United at least £100million in revenue from failure to qualify for the Champions League and leave them without any European football for next season.And staff reeling from the savage cuts under new part-owners Ineos are dreading even more bad news if the Red Devils are beaten in Bilbao.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordThe Manchester giants’ cuts have also affected the final with the board deciding only two tickets are available per player, while guests’ travel to and from Spain would not be covered by the club.Thus, Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim has offered to pay for 30 of his staff to take their families to San Mames.Amorim’s coaches, physios and support team were told the club would not be paying for their loved ones to attend the game.But the Portuguese tactician has taken matters into his own hands as a reward for their contributions and efforts during his time at the club.The ex-Sporting Lisbon boss wants to make sure everyone is able to take up to two family members or friends. More

    • 213 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Watch Cristiano Ronaldo Jr score first goals for Portugal U15s and celebrate in the only way possible

      by

      CRISTIANO RONALDO JR is proving to be a chip off the old block – and even celebrates like his dad.The 14-year-old scored twice for Portugal in the final of the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament on Sunday.Cristiano Ronaldo Jr netted the opener for Portugal Under-15s against CroatiaCredit: XAfter smashing in off the crossbar, the 14-year-old ran off to celebrateCredit: XHe performed the iconic Siu celebration made famous by his dadCredit: XCristiano Jr was handed the No7 shirt made famous by his dad for the Under-15 showdown against Croatia.And the teenager needed just 12 minutes to open the scoring against the hosts. Ghosting into the box from the left wing, Cristiano Jr was played in after a team-mate’s mazy run.From a tight angle, he smashed in a sublime first-time shot off the crossbar.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLCristiano Jr sprinted off towards the corner flag to celebrate his first international goal. And he couldn’t resist mimicking his dad’s iconic ‘Siu’ celebration alongside his team-mates.One fan wrote in response: “Like father like son. SIU tradition lives.”Another said: “The moment he gets a taste of scoring, he won’t stop.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWhile a third joked: “I’m seeing double here, two Ronaldos!”Cristiano Jr has been eyed by scouts from a host of European clubs, including Manchester United and Tottenham. Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, 14, given dad’s number and copies iconic pose as he makes Portugal debut with grandma watchingAnd he was on the scoresheet again as Croatia threatened a comeback. With the scores locked at 1-1, Portugal went ahead again as the 14-year-old planted a header in at the far post.They would eventually run out 3-2 winners. Earlier in the tournament, five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo took to social media to congratulate his son on his international debut.A proud CR7 told his 115 million followers: “Congratulations on your debut by @selecaoportugal, son. Very proud of you!”Inside Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible lifeAS arguably the greatest player of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo lives a life befitting such a superstar.Ronaldo, 40, has remained prolific in front of goal this season for Al-Nassr, bagging 33 times in all competitions.But he has endured another trophyless season in Saudi Arabia.Al-Nassr are third in the Saudi Pro League – 11 points behind leaders Al-Ittihad.Read More on The SunThey were also knocked out of the Asian Champions League by Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale last month.Al-Nassr have not won the league title since Ronaldo signed in December 2022. More

    • 263 Shares139 Views

      in Boxing

      ‘Don’t come at me like that’ – Awkward moment Derek Chisora is rejected by woman after asking her out for dinner

      by

      DEREK CHISORA was awkwardly rejected by a woman after asking her out for dinner on camera.The boxing star, who beat Otto Wallin in February for his 36th career win, was pied off after posing with the mystery woman at an event.Derek Chisora was turned down by a woman after asking her out for dinnerChisora, 41, wore a cowboy hat as the female fan asked for a photo.The pair posed together for several snaps in front of onlookers.But things quickly became awkward as Chisora, who plans on retiring after his next fight, asked her out for dinner.The ace first said, “How are you?”, to which the woman replied: “Good, thanks.”READ MORE IN BOXINGChisora then changed course as he asked: “When are we going to grab dinner?”However, the woman responded: “Woah. Don’t be coming at me like that.”Chisora wasn’t overly fazed as he quipped: “Don’t you like dinner?”The woman answered: “I like dinner… on my own.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFans responded to the awkward clip on social media.One said: “He just asked her out basically and she thought that was somehow crossing the line?”ITV commentator forced to cut short Derek Chisora’s Cheltenham interview after telling punters ‘put your house on it’ Another declared: “How should a man ask a woman if they’re going to grab dinner or not?”One noted: “She grabbed him like he was her boyfriend and got upset about grabbing dinner with him.”Another added: “Derek shooting his shot, can’t blame the lad.” More

    • 263 Shares199 Views

      in Soccer

      Moment furious Man Utd flop Wout Weghorst SLAPS camera out of his face after Ajax lose league title by a point

      by

      WOUT WEGHORST angrily slapped a camera away after his Ajax side squandered the Eredivisie title.The Amsterdam side had led their Eindhoven counterparts by nine points.A camera operator looked to get a close up of Wout WeghorstCredit: XWeghorst appeared to be fuming and slapped the camera awayCredit: XBut a run of two draws and two defeats in four matches saw Ajax go into the final round of fixtures trailing PSV by a point.Francesco Farioli’s side manage to do their part, beating Twente 2-0 courtesy of goals by Jordan Henderson and Weghorst.But PSV’s 3-1 triumph at Sparta Rotterdam, in which former Tottenham star Ivan Perisic scored, meant that Ajax agonisingly missed out.After the game, Ajax stars lined up together in front of the fans.READ MORE ON MAN UTDA cameraman sought to get a close-up view of Weghorst, who was standing on the edge of the row.The forward appeared to be furious with he camera operator, turning around and slapping the camera away.After the game, Weghorst was asked about the incident.The experienced forward said: “It is a very beautiful moment in which we are sung to, then I think it is a great pity that the team is not just simply shown on camera.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”It’s emotion. I think it’s a shame that the camera always has to be on me.”From the very first second, the camera was focused on me again.Watch Man Utd star Weghorst ‘hit supporter’ with wayward shot in warm-up as fans say ‘Jonny Wilkinson would be proud'”On Wednesday, it became too much for me in Groningen and I quickly ran inside.”I also experienced the consequences of that. Now I didn’t feel the need to be on camera again.”Weghorst joined Manchester United on loan from Burnley in January 2023.The Dutch international scored two goals in 31 appearances for the Red Devils, before returning to the Clarets.After featuring in Burnley’s first two Championship games of the season, Weghorst moved to Ajax.The 6ft 5in forward has scored 10 goals in 24 Eredivisie appearances this term.Ajax had been sitting pretty at the top of the league, before a bizarre collapse proved to be costly.The spiral began on April 20, when they lost 4-0 at Utrecht.Read More on The SunFarioli’s men then drew 1-1 with Sparta Rotterdam and lost 3-0 to NEC in back-to-back home games.The crushing blow came on Wednesday night, when Ajax conceded a 99th-minute equaliser to the ten men of Groningen.Ajax collapsed in the final weeks of the seasonCredit: Shutterstock Editorial More

    • 213 Shares199 Views

      in Soccer

      Tiny club on ‘haven of volcanic islands’ in middle of North Atlantic Ocean qualifies for Conference League

      by

      TEAMS playing in next season’s Conference League will be treated to an unusual venue – in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. C.D Santa Clara, who play in Portugal’s top flight, secured a fifth-place finish on Saturday. Portuguese side Santa Clara secured a best-ever fifth-place finish in the Primeira LigaCredit: XThe club are based in the Azores, almost 1,000 miles west of LisbonThe club beat Farense 2-1 to book their place in next season’s Conference League qualifiers. Saturday’s win secured a best-ever Primeira Liga finish for the club, who are located on the tiny Atlantic archipelago of the Azores.Santa Clara are the only team from the stunning volcanic islands to have ever competed in a Uefa competition.The Azores are made up of nine main islands situated around 870 miles west of Lisbon. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt is the outermost region of the European Union and became an autonomous region of Portugal in 1976. Santa Clara are based in the capital city of Ponta Delgada, which has a population of just over 70,000 and is located on Sao Miguel Island.The club made their European football bow back in 2002, replacing fellow Portuguese side Vitoria in the Intertoto Cup. And they made their Conference League debut almost two decades later after a sixth-place finish in 2021. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSanta Clara will enter next season’s competition at the second qualifying round. They almost made the group stages four years ago, falling to Serbian side Partizan Belgrade in the final qualifier. ‘I can’t see anything’ – Chelsea fans moan as live TNT Sports coverage of Conference League clash is ruined by smokeShould they make it this time, fans will face around a seven-hour trip to the club’s 12,500-seater Estadio de Sao Miguel.Flights to the Azores from the UK are mostly via Lisbon, with travel between the different islands tricky. One fan wrote on X following Saturday’s game: “Santa Clara vs [Kazakstan side] Astana, let’s make it happen.”Another laughed: “Mid Atlantic trip!”While a third added: “I hope the record for most km traveled in an European game is set if they get like a team from Azerbaijan. Teams will be lucky to visit Azores, it’s a great place.” More

    • 225 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Brentford 2 Fulham 3: Harry Wilson scores screamer to seal win in thrilling clash after falling 2-1 behind

      by

      HARRY WILSON returned to haunt Brentford yet again and cap a spectacular turnaround in a feisty West London derby.Wilson scored a sensational winner from outside the box only four minutes after coming on as a sub.Fulham ace Harry Wilson sealed the three points against Brentford with a screamerAnd it came just 60 seconds after club captain Tom Cairney had pulled the visitors level in what could become a fitting farewell before he leaves at the end of the season.In addition to five goals and a saved penalty, there were also moans and drones as Fulham boss Marco Silva lost the plot in the first half.And a low flying drone which appeared over the roof of the away end also delayed the start of the second half.Brentford will be kicking themselves for chucking away their hard earned lead with defeat landing a major blow on their already outside hopes of playing European football next season.Read More on FootballThey remain eighth but need a complex combination of events involving Newcastle, Chelsea and the Conference League final to combine for them to qualify.And they could be caught by Brighton who are level on points with them.Wilson’s stunning winner was the last word in a gripping game between two neighbours.The Wales wideman scored twice in second half added time at Craven Cottage back in November when Fulham turned a losing position into a winning one.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWilson also had his contract extended by a year last week along with Raul Jimenez who got things under way with a powerful 16th minute header to put the visitors ahead.Brentford then levelled six minutes later from a classy finish by Bryan Mbeumo then took the lead through Yoane Wissa three minutes before half time.In between, ref Jarred Gillett – who let Crystal Palace keeper Dean Henderson off the hook as VAR in yesterday’s (SAT) FA Cup Final – gave the home team a penalty.Silva was furious with the decision but seemed to have the particular hump with a Brentford security guard standing behind his dugout.The earpiece-wearing official was moved further away. But Silva lost his cool again when Bernd Leno saved Mbeumo’s spot kick. He was also angry at several of the ref’s decisions.Cairney was introduced after the break and headed home Kenny Tete’s deflected cross 68 minutes into a crazy match.The Scottish veteran, 34, is out of contract at the end of the season and has been linked with a £50K a week move to Championship newcomers Wrexham.Fulham’s breathless victory means they have set a new record of 54 Premier League points in one season, beating the previous high of 53 under Roy Hodgson set in 2009. More

    • 225 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Sampdoria ‘no longer relegated from Serie B’ with iconic club ‘revived’ just four days after they were doomed

      by

      SAMPDORIA will no longer be automatically relegated from Serie B – just four days after they were doomed to life in Italy’s third tier.The iconic club set European football alight in the late 80s and early 90s, culminating in Serie A glory in 1991.Sampdoria will no longer be automatically relegated from Serie B after being handed a shock lifelineCredit: GettyThe same period also saw Sampdoria clinch four Italian Cups and a European Cup Winners’ Cup thanks to the prowess of stars like Gianluca Vialli and Roberto Mancini.But their fortunes have since steadily declined, eventually resulting in a shock relegation to Serie B in 2023.However, the club has endured even more pain in the lower leagues.And just four days ago, Sampdoria fans’ worst fears were realised as they finished 18th to suffer automatic relegation to Serie C.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYet in a shock twist, they have now been handed a dramatic lifeline.Fellow Serie B strugglers Brescia finished 15th this term, just two points ahead of Sampdoria.But they have now been deducted four points as a penalty for financial issues, sending them to 18th place instead.It means Sampdoria moved into 17th, and therefore have qualified for a relegation play-off against Salernitana, now in 16th.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSSampdoria take the place of Frosinone, who are the main beneficiaries of Bresca’s points deduction and have confirmed their survival with a 15th-place finish.But it gives Sampdoria a second bite of the cherry, with a two-legged tie now taking place to determine their fate.Eight of the greatest players to never win the Ballon d’Or despite their incredible careersIt is certainly an ending dramatic enough to match their disastrous season, which has seen four managers enter the dugout.Italy legend Andrea Pirlo was sacked in August after taking just one point from Sampdoria’s opening three games.Andrea Sottil and Leonardo Semplici were also given their marching orders, while Alberico Evani could now stay should the playoffs go his way.Sampdoria used an incredible 38 players this season, including five different goalkeepers.But they will be hoping star players like ex-Liverpool striker Fabio Borini and former England U21s ace Ronaldo Vieira can finally step up to the plate. More