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      Leicester vs West Ham LIVE SCORE: Van Nistelrooy takes charge of first Foxes game against Hammers – latest updates

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      RUUD VAN NISTERLOOY takes charge of Leicester for the first time in a tough test against West Ham.The Manchester United legend will be determined to right a few wrongs after witnessing his new side get lose comfortably to Brentford last weekend from the stands.However, the Foxes come up against a Hammers side who are eager to bounce back from their recent 5-2 Arsenal battering.Kick-off time: 8:15pm GMTLive stream/TV: Amazon Prime VideoFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from the King Power with our live blog below… More

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      Champions League club forced to change name and adopt new badge by Fifa as announcement made

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      A CHAMPIONS LEAGUE club has been forced to change their name and adopt a new badge by Fifa.The world’s governing football body today announced details for next summer’s first 32-team Club World Cup.A Champions League club has changed their name and adopted a new badgeThe historic tournament sees English duo Chelsea and Manchester City join a host of other top names in Thursday’s draw.Taking place in Miami, Chelsea could be drawn against giants like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain.While City risk landing tricky sides including Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.But Pep Guardiola’s defending champs could end up playing a side boasting a brand new name and badge.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAustrian giants RB Salzburg are now officially being called FC Salzburg by Fifa.The decision mirrors one taken by Uefa earlier this season, allowing them to compete in the Champions League.FC Salzburg are owned by energy drink giants Red Bull, as are German side RB Leipzig.But with both sides competing in the same competition, Salzburg were forced to undergo an official name change to avoid a conflict of interest.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd Fifa have continued in Uefa’s footsteps by also making Salzburg drop their RB tag.Indeed, the Austrian team’s badge has also changed.Fifa confirm 12 stadiums for new-look Club World Cup including TWO £1.2BILLION NFL grounds and 88,500-seat Olympic venueRed Bull Salzburg are now known as FC SalzburgTheir club badge has been tweaked to show just one bullCredit: GettyBefore it used to show two bulls competing under the words ‘Red Bull’.But the wording has now been modified to just ‘FC’, while one of the bulls has been removed completely.All eyes will now be on Thursday’s draw, which takes place in Miami.Next summer’s tournament will be played in the USA and runs between June 15 and July 13.Club World Cup draw potsPOT 1Real MadridBayern MunichRiver PlateFluminensePOT 2Borussia DortmundInter MilanAtletico MadridFC SalzburgPOT 3CF MonterreyBoca JuniorsPOT 4Urawa Red DiamondsEsperance Sportive de TunisieMamelodi SundownsCF PachucaSeattle SoundersAuckland CityInter Miami More

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      Chelsea fans say ‘how is this allowed?’ as referee for huge Tottenham clash is decided

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      CHELSEA fans were left furious after finding out Anthony Taylor will referee their derby against Tottenham, just two years after officiating a highly controversial clash.The Blues and Spurs will lock horns in the Premier League on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Chelsea fans are furious after finding out Anthony Taylor will be the referee against TottenhamCredit: RexTaylor oversaw a controversial 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham in 2022Credit: GettyChelsea were angry with Taylor’s officiating against Tottenham two years agoCredit: GettyAnd Taylor, 46, will be in charge after overseeing a dramatic 2-2 draw in August 2022 at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea were left incensed at full-time as they claimed both of the North Londoners’ goals should have been disallowed.Tottenham ace Rodrigo Bentancur appeared to have fouled Kai Havertz in the build-up to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s goal.And Cristian Romero then appeared to pull Marc Cucurella by the hair as they contested a corner-kick moments before Harry Kane scored as a result of that set-piece.Read More on ChelseaThe West Londoners’ manager at the time Thomas Tuchel even suggested Taylor should NEVER officiate another Chelsea game.Nevertheless, the Mancunian ref will referee the London clash once more despite a negative reaction from a section of Blues fans.One fan tweeted: “I sound like a broken record but how is he still allowed to referee our games? Especially what happened couple years ago.”Another commented: “Why does he get all of our big games? It’s every season.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third wrote: “It was fun while it lasted…”This fan gushed: “FFS!”Cole Palmer scowls at reporter’s question as fans hail Chelsea star’s interviews as ‘one of a kind’ And that one said: “Drama loading.”Taylor is among the Premier League’s most experienced and respected refs having been officiating in the Premier League since 2010. More

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      Bianca Bustamante is pioneering driver who has been part of McLaren’s meteoric rise alongside Lando Norris

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      BIANCA BUSTAMANTE has been at the beating heart of McLaren’s meteoric rise.  A picture of Lando Norris and Bustamante grinning ear to ear at the Miami Grand Prix in May summarises the family feel at McLaren. The 19-year-old Filipino driver’s P2 finish in Miami this year coincided with Lando Norris’ debut winCredit: GettyMcLaren development driver Bianca Bustamante has three-million social media followers combinedCredit: GettyBusatamante competes in F1’s Academy – the only all-female championshipCredit: GettyBustamante sealed her first-ever F1 Academy podium, coinciding with Norris securing a maiden race win that weekend.It was also when the season flipped on its head in round six in Miami where McLaren introduced their first major upgrades and brought the fight to Red Bull. McLaren are now in the driving seat in the constructors’ championship and can win their first title since 1998 in the season finale in Abu Dhabi this weekend. 19-year-old Busatamante, a McLaren Development Driver who competes in the only all-female championship – F1 Academy, said: “That weekend was a long time coming. IN F1 NEWS“McLaren was not a dominant team at all, we could barely score points, now fighting for the constructors’ is massive. “I got my P2 in Miami so it was a really great time for us and I will cherish it for the rest of my career. “McLaren is such a family oriented team. We all look out for each other, Lando, Oscar Piastri. They are the best teammates to each other.”Bustamante was born and raised in the Philippines, a country with no recognisable history or heritage of motorsport. Most read in MotorsportFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Filipino driver lifts heavy weights as part of a gruelling training regimeCredit: Instagram / @racerbiaShe has starred in Vogue PhilippinesCredit: Instagram / @racerbiaBustamante was introduced to her first go kart at age three and raced against boys when she was growing upCredit: Getty Images – GettyBustamante is inspiring the next generation of driversCredit: GettyShe was introduced to her first go-kart at age three by her racing-mad dad Raymund and it was love at first sight. It was also gaming that helped propel Bustamante’s career and is the reason she recently signed as one of the founding talents for EA’s GEN / EA SPORTS program.Lando Norris left with head in his hands as F1 rival tells him he’s getting instant fine for press conference blunderThe McLaren driver, who has been working alongside the likes of Real Madrid 18-year-old Endrick at EA, said: “I was introduced to sports through gaming and F1 was my very first game.“GEN / EA allows me to use my platform to get kids closer to their passion. “The F1 game was so important to me growing up and a main pillar of my childhood. I got to know all the F1 tracks and drivers.”During her childhood Bustamante says she was a snap-back hat wearing tom-boy who raced against only boys.She was told countless times not bother with racing and become a nurse or doctor instead. Now she is the third most influential female driver in the world, with a combined following on Instagram and TikTok of three million.Bustamante added: “It’s about breaking the norm. Coming from Asia and the Philippines there is a lot of stigma. “The culture difference is massive. Growing up because you’re a woman you’re only allowed to pursue certain paths. “In the Philippines they tell you to be a nurse, engineer or a doctor, a career that earns you a lot of money and that’s safe.”While F1 Academy has been a step in the right direction, opportunities in F1 for female drivers have still been limitedJess Hawkins did test an Aston Martin at the Hungaroring in 2023, but other than that there has been little progress.Bustamante believes she is in the right place at McLaren to reach the heady heights of an F1 debut, just like Norris and Oscar Piastri. She said: “These are drivers that I look up to pretty much my whole life. I mean ive followed Lando’s career ever since I was a young girl. “I idolise them, I remember Lando winning his F3 Championship. “He has been with McLaren since day one and they took care of him as part of the development programme and now he’s fought for a driver’s championship. It will come eventually for him.”Bustamante’s social media content ranges from gruelling workout videos to racing clips but also footage of her putting on her makeup. The makeup brand Charlotte Tilbury became an official sponsor of F1 academy this season and Bustamante loves that the sport has been sprinkled with a feminine touch. Bustamante added: “Sha’Carri Richardson has shown in track and field that you can have long hair, nails, lashes and it’s so refreshing to see.“To be an athlete doesn’t mean you can’t be feminine and do makeup. “I’ve always raced against the boys, I would always wear a snap back, baggy clothes because I thought I had to do that to fit in with the mold. “My mum thought I would always be a tom boy but then I realised it had zero effect on your performance. “The car doesn’t know if you’re a girl or a boy, if you’re wearing makeup or lipstick and I think that’s the beauty of sport. “I love that Charlotte Tilbury has come and sprinkled a bit of femininity into the sport.”Bustamante’s favourite driver is seven-time world champion Lewis HamiltonCredit: APBustamante’s idol is Lewis Hamilton, with both of them treading a similar path to becoming stars in the sport. Seven-time world champ Hamilton’s dad Anthony once held down three jobs to fund his son’s karting exploits. Meanwhile Bustamante’s father, Raymund, also did similar and once bought a race suit for his daughter when she was just a year old.She said: “Hamilton is just different. He doesn’t just drive for himself he drives for everyone, he drives for people that are underrepresented, aren’t fortunate, he drives for people – to me he is special. “I’ve met him a couple times, he’s such a cool guy, so composed, and so emotionally intelligent.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He has achieved so much but he is still so humble and so hard working still. Every attribute of that is everything I’d aspire to be.”To learn more about Bianca Bustamante and GEN / EA SPORTS Athlete Engagement Programme, please visit here. More

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      Ipswich vs Crystal Palace LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as McKenna’s side face Eagles at Portman Road – updates

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      PREMIER LEAGUE football is back tonight as Ipswich face Crystal Palace in a must-win clash for both sides at Portman Road.The Tractor Boys will be determined to bounce back from their tight 1-0 loss at the hands of Nottingham Forest.While Palace are hoping to end a four-game winless run with their last victory coming against Tottenham at the tail end of October.Kick-off time: 7:30pm GMTLive stream/TV: Amazon Prime VideoFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Portman Road with our live blog below… More

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      Graham Potter lands new job in TV after Sky Sports role as former Chelsea manager awaits next club

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      GRAHAM POTTER has landed a new TV job as he prepares for a return to management.The former Chelsea boss hasn’t been in the dugout since April 2023 after an ill-fated stint at Stamford Bridge.Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter has landed a new gig on TVCredit: AlamyPotter won just 12 of his 31 matches after replacing fan favourite Thomas Tuchel.And he is now hoping for a return to management after being linked with several jobs including Manchester United and England.Potter has since been on TV screens working as a guest pundit for Sky Sports.But he has now landed a new job on the box.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd clubs considering a change are sure to be keeping a close eye on him.Potter will appear on Amazon Prime Video this week as the streaming service prepares to host 10 Premier League clashes.He isn’t the only superstar name appearing on the show though.Former top-flight players including Jimmy Floyd-Hasselbaink, Theo Walcott and Dimitar Berbatov will all feature throughout the week.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSRoberto Martinez, Gary Cahill and Emile Heskey are among the other star names set to take to the screen.While former Sky Sports hero Jeff Stelling will be a presenter along with aces like Gabby Logan and Kelly Somers. ‘It doesn’t come for free’ – Graham Potter reveals shock reason for 18 months of unemployment since Chelsea axeBut Potter could be the pundit to watch as he lines up a return to management.Speaking in September, he revealed several interesting ways he had passed the time following his Chelsea exit over 20 months ago.Potter said: “The most important thing was to be with my family and friends, just connect with them. “I spent some time with Steve Borthwick at England rugby. I went to the US and saw some sports over there, some organisations. “I went to the Falklands and did a leadership talk, and, much to the horror of my 14-year-old boy, I went to see Taylor Swift in concert. He’s not as much of a fan as me.” More

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      Tommy Fury faces missing out on multi-million pound Jake Paul fight as rematch offer is revealed

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      TOMMY FURY has been told to get realistic or face losing out on millions to rematch Jake Paul. Fury became the first and so far only to defeat Paul after winning their February 2023 grudge match by split-decision in Saudi Arabia. Tommy Fury faces missing out on a lucrative rematch with Jake PaulCredit: SplashJake Paul is coming off victory over Mike TysonCredit: GettyAnd the two have since been linked with a rematch with talks progressing throughout this year. Fury, 25, last fought in October 2023 defeating Paul’s arch YouTube rival KSI, 31, via controversial decision. But he was sidelined with a hand injury which required surgery and now returns on January 18 against ex-UFC star Darren Till, 31. Paul meanwhile has won five times since losing to Fury – most recently beating 58-year-old boxing icon Mike Tyson. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut initially Fury was tabled a deal to face Paul in what was Netflix’s first move into live boxing.Paul claimed on social media that an offer of $8million (£6.3m) was turned down by Fury. And the American’s promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian warned Fury runs the risk of pricing himself out of the rematch. He told SunSport: “Jake has offered Tommy millions and millions of dollars, a lot more than he’s getting paid to fight Darren.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”You could make the argument that they think the fight is worth more. “And we’ve always said to them, if you think it’s worth more, show up with the money and let us know.KSI’s boxing coach discusses YouTuber’s next fight, Jake Paul and Tommy Fury”I had a US journalist text me, I don’t know when Jake put out that tweet about having made Tommy an $8million offer that was rejected.”And a journalist hit me up and said that’s like a step backwards for Jake – Tommy Fury has been nowhere since Jake Paul.”And I don’t necessarily agree with that, but what I will say is, we’re certainly not going to do something that doesn’t make economical sense, right?”So to the extent that Tommy Fury and his advisers can be realistic around what the fight is worth as far as they’re concerned, of course, Jake wants to do that fight.”But we’re certainly not going to overpay a guy who’s been inactive, is fighting an MMA guy that has zero pay-per-view star power. Zero.”And again, love Darren Till but he’s never sold a pay-per-view in his life. It’s not gonna be something that happens.”So I think the message is; absolutely Jake wants to rematch Tommy Fury. If it makes business sense. “And business sense means Tommy, you’re gonna get paid millions and millions of dollars to try and show the world that, you know, you really are better than Jake Paul.”Fury was the first opponent of Paul’s with a recognised professional boxing record before it ended in defeat. But he answered critics of his opposition by defeating 10-1 Andre August and 17-2 Ryan Bourland over the past year. The controversial clash with Tyson – slammed over the age gap – then followed with over 100MILLION watching on Netflix and 72,000 in attendance.It leaves the direction of Paul’s boxing career unclear – but Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Bidarian insists winning a world title is top of the list.He added: “Jake’s number one priority is to be a world champion, but equally Jake and MVP like to be disruptive and do massive crossover cultural events.”Even if you look at 2023 the Nate Diaz event from a mainstream coverage perspective was bigger than WrestleMania 39, was bigger than WrestleMania 40, was bigger than just about any event from a mainstream coverage perspective.”I’m not saying pay-per-views because as you know, the fan base of these younger athletes likes to steal content versus to pay for content.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But in terms of social media impressions, in terms of reach, in terms of, as I said, kind of just online interest.”So we we’ll continue to to explore massive cross cultural opportunities while really focused on him becoming a champion.”Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy Fury in 2023Credit: Reuters More

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      World Cup final stadium set to be abandoned by footy giants with plans to build 78,000-seater ‘Marvellous City’ arena

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      FLAMENGO are to leave the legendary Maracana Stadium for a new state-of-the-art stadium in Rio de Janeiro.According to Coliseum, the new ground’s designers Arena Events+Venues have presented their plans to the club’s board of directors and members.Flamengo are leaving the legendary Maracana Stadium to build their new home – imagined in this artist’s impressionCredit: https://www.coliseum-online.com/The new stadium is expected to have a capacity of 78,000Credit: www.coliseum-online.comThe ground will combine innovative design, state-of-the-art technology and a multifunctional visionCredit: https://www.coliseum-online.com/Flamengo’s new home in Rio will host football matches as well as a variety of eventsCredit: www.coliseum-online.comThis comes after the Brazilian giants submitted a winning bid to secure land at the Gasometro site in Rio for their new stadium, which is expected to have a capacity of 78,000.The ground will combine innovative design, state-of-the-art technology and a multifunctional vision.Flamengo’s new home in Rio will host football matches as well as a variety of events.It will offer unique experiences for fans and tourists, including the Flamengo Museum, a Megastore and a unique rooftop walkway with breathtaking views of the “Marvellous City”.Read More on FootballThe stadium is expected to be completed by November 15, 2029, coinciding with the club’s anniversary. Flamengo, though, are not ruling out the possibility of opening the stadium earlier. Arena Events+Venues CEO Carlos de la Corte said: “This project represents the fusion of tradition and innovation, uniting the passion for sports with a design that reflects the greatness of Flamengo and its fans, as well as the culture of Rio de Janeiro.“Our goal is to create a space that transcends sports, offering a lasting legacy for the country.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Maracana, though, will not be abandoned after Flamengo’s exit.The ground is still being used by Fluminense and Brazil’s national team.Bolivia move to stadium 2,000 FEET higher in bizarre bid to qualify for World Cup 2026 The esteemed Maracana has hosted two World Cup finals in 1950 and 2014.The stadium is expected to be completed by November 15, 2029Credit: https://www.coliseum-online.com/The decision means abandoning the Maracana, which has hosted two World Cup finalsCredit: ReutersGermany lifted the World Cup at the stadium in 2014Credit: Getty Images – Getty More