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      Izzy Goodwin relishing chance to battle London City Lionesses’ new rivals in women’s top-flight

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      IZZY GOODWIN says her promotional-winning goal left her buzzing after London City Lionesses clinched a draw with Birmingham and a place in the WSL. The forward’s fiercely struck shot helped her side make the leap into the Women’s Super League for the first time in their history. Skipper Kosovare Asllani and her London City Lionesses team-mates will compete in the WSL for the first time next seasonCredit: GettyIzzy Goodwin netted the second goal that sealed an away draw with Birmingham City and the point required to ensure her team’s promotionCredit: GettyLondon City owner Michele Kang says the team have been structured with the aim of them functioning as a mid-table top-flight sideCredit: GettyLondon City’s promotion win means the WSL will have a women’s team, not affiliated with a men’s club, battling it out for points in the division next season. Their second tier triumph marks a highpoint for a side that has undergone considerable change since being acquired by American businesswoman and sports investor Michelle Kang. Goodwin, who finished this season as the second tier’s highest scorer, told Sky Sports: “I don’t think I’ve ever scored a goal like that in my life. “I put everything into it. I’m absolutely buzzing and happy I could help the team.Read More Football Stories “By the end I was so tired, I’m so happy we could get over the line.”London City winning the Women’s Championship title comes a year after they finished eighth in the second year last term. Since Kang’s December 2023 takeover, with London City becoming the third side purchased through her women’s sports organisation Kynsica, their squad has undergone an overhaul. The club signed 17 players between last summer and the end of this January including Kosovare Asllani and Sofia Jakobsson with the Sweden players joining from AC Milan and San Diego Wave.Most read in FootballKang, who also owns eight-time Champions League winners Lyon and US outfit Washington Spirit, insists rebuilding has been done with the purpose of London City evolving into a mid-tier WSL side. The Kynsica Sports owner told Sky Sports: “We’ve been actually building the team to be a minimum, from day one, mid-tier WSL side. “It remains to be seen, but we’ve seen so many clubs go up (to the WSL) and then come down, so we’ve been, on purpose, building the team to be somewhere in mid-tier, but who knows?”We’re very excited. When I first came here a lot of people were concerned for me that as an independent team. “They asked how could you do this, because you don’t have a men’s team from which you can draw the equity, brand power and the fanbase. “For us, as an independent team to accomplish this in one year, this is proof that with the proper investment and the resources, anything is possible.”Goodwin, who joined the club from Sheffield United last July, added: “We all love Michelle and what she has done for this club.”To play top teams like that week in, week out, is what you dream of. I can’t wait.”London broke the deadlock in the second half at St Andrews with Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah scoring their openerCredit: GettyGoodwin broke the deadlock two minutes into second-half yesterday with a powerful right-footed effort. Read More on The SunChantelle Boye Hlorkah made it 2-0 for the visitors in the 59th minute before Birmingham struck back with goals from Emily van Egmond and Cho So-Hyun. The visitors held on to seal the win that earned them a place in the top tier six years on from them becoming a standalone side after their breakaway from Millwall.  More

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      Oscar Piastri takes advantage of yet MORE Lando Norris-Max Verstappen F1 fireworks to cruise to Miami GP triumph

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      OSCAR PIASTRI showed Max Verstappen who the daddy was to win the Miami Grand Prix on the Dutchman’s big weekend.Lando Norris also came in second as McLaren stole the show on the weekend that Verstappen welcomed his first child and secured pole position for Sunday’s race.Oscar Piastri was victorious in MiamiCredit: ReutersThe McLaren stars celebrate on the podiumCredit: GettyThe Dutchman, whose partner Kelly Piquet gave birth to their daughter Lily ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, settled for fourth behind George Russell in third.Ferrari suffered more team orders chaos as Lewis Hamilton was left fuming with his race engineer over swapping positions with Charles Leclerc as the seven-time world champion finished eighth behind the other Ferrari in seventh.There was drama from the start as Verstappen was a whisker ahead going into Turn One but he locked up and Lando Norris went wheel-to-wheel with him out of the corner.But the McLaren driver ran wide on the outside and dropped into sixth as Kimi Antonelli sped into second with Oscar Piastri in third.READ MORE IN F1But the pack was stabilised under a virtual safety car as Jack Doohan’s Alpine stopped on track after contact with Liam Lawson.Norris was fuming at the earlier battle with Verstappen, and said on his team radio: “He [Verstappen] forced me off mate. What am I meant to do? Just drive into the wall or something?”Like I was completely alongside?”Race Control was unfazed and noted no further investigation required between the duo and it was game on.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe battle for the lead was on and Piastri was all over Verstappen who brilliantly defended until lap 13 when the Aussie driver got past.But the McLaren attack was not done and two laps later Verstappen came under attack from Lando Norris.’I was dying inside’ – F1 fans stunned after Martin Brundle CONGRATULATES Conor Benn despite boxer losing to Eubank JrNorris lunged down the inside and got through but later gave the spot back as the battle got tasty.Finally the British driver got the job done on lap 18 and Norris got a clean overtake for second place despite Verstappen fighting tooth and nail to keep second.British Haas driver Oliver Bearman’s engine blew up and he stopped at Turn Eight prompting a Virtual Safety Car and a flurry of pit stops.It worked out very nicely for George Russell who jumped Antonelli and Verstappen into third under the VSC.There was more pit stop chaos for Red Bull as Yuki Tsunoda was slapped with a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane.Yet another VSC arrived, the third of the race as Gabriel Bortoleto stopped on the back straight with engine issues.Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton both passed Carlos Sainz with an expert double move.With 18 laps to go Piastri and Norris were separated by seven seconds and it would take a moment of magic for the Brit to close that gap.Seven-time world champion Hamilton was seething with his team who did not swap him with Leclerc.His engineer told him: “We want to keep the DRS to Charles go ahead like this.”Hamilton replies: “Man you guys! This is not good team work. That’s all I’m going to say!”Finally they switched the pair and fuming Hamilton said just before: “In China I got out of the way when you were on a different strategy. Have a tea break while you’re at it, come on!”While Leclerc said: “I need Lewis to go faster, I’ve just got dirty air now.”The Monegasque driver was all over Hamilton though and complained of his tyres overheating behind the Brit.Read More on The SunHamilton was told to “swap positions” with Leclerc and let him through into Turn 11 on lap 52, bizarrely telling Leclerc BEFORE the Brit to add to confusion.Sassy Hamilton was then told Carlos Sainz was 1.4s behind and he sarcastically responded with “Want me let him past as well?” More

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      Ryan Reynolds splashes out £500k to send Wrexham squad to Las Vegas for third year in a row

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      ACTOR Ryan Reynolds is splashing out £500,000 to send his Wrexham squad on a trip to Las Vegas to celebrate promotion — for the third year in a row.He and fellow owner Rob McElhenney promised to reward the players and staff if they made it to the Championship.Ryan Reynolds is splashing out £500,000 to send his Wrexham squad on a trip to Las VegasCredit: APDefender Max Cleworth is looking forward to the Vegas tripCredit: APDefender Max Cleworth said: “I can’t wait. “That’s the main thing this week. “I don’t think I’ll sleep until we go.”It will be his first trip to Sin City in Nevada but the third for some of the club — with Ryan and Rob picking up the tab.read more on wrexhamWrexham was a non-league club when the two actors bought it in 2020. Next season, the Welsh side will be in the second tier of English football.Manager Phil Parkinson, who is not going, said: “They deserve it.“I’ll be turning my phone off.Most read in Football“I just want a message when they’re all back in the country in one piece.”Celebrity Wrexham owner spotted in retro Celtic strip as he asks ‘are they Catholics or Protestants’Ryan and Rob McElhenney promised to reward the players and staff if they made it to the Championship.Credit: ReutersUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Forgotten England striker sends Thomas Tuchel selection headache after becoming Champions League winner

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      IVAN TONEY handed Thomas Tuchel a new selection headache by adding ‘Champions League winner’ to his CV.England striker Toney helped Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Ahli defeat Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 to lift Asia’s elite club trophy.Ivan Toney poses with his medal after winning the Asian Champions LeagueCredit: AFPToney, 29, left Brentford for Saudi Arabia last summerCredit: GettyToney celebrates with his Al-Ahli team-matesCredit: GettyTuchel picked Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke ahead of Toney for his first Three Lions squad two months ago.This was Toney’s first major trophy win — and was Al-Ahli’s debut Champions League final success after near misses in 1986 and 2012.Toney, 29, left Brentford in a £40million switch last summer having played three games for Gareth Southgate at Euro 2024.And he was not the only ex-Prem star to pick up medals as Al-Ahli triumphed in Jeddah.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFormer Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez and ex-Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino had both won Uefa’s Champions League with their former clubs.Whil Edouard Mendy helped Chelsea prevail in the competition four years ago.Firmino set up both goals, teeing up fellow Brazilian Galeno for a 35th-minute opener and crossing for Franck Kessie seven minutes later.Toney — who has bagged 26 goals in 39 Al-Ahli appearances —   might have netted early on but  was denied by keeper Louis Yamaguchi.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRoberto Firmino hailed his side as ‘mentality monsters’Credit: GettyEdouard Mendy was in goal for the victorious Saudi sideCredit: GettyRiyad Mahrez poses alongside team-mate Ziyad Al-JohaniCredit: GettyFirmino, who left Anfield in 2023, said: “This title win shows we have a monster mentality.”We believed we could be champions and we’ve done it.”Inside Ivan Toney’s wild £100k birthday party with free booze for women guests More

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      Serie A star Edoardo Bove bursts into tears as he makes first appearance at Roma stadium since collapsing on pitch

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      EDOARDO BOVE made an emotional return to Roma this evening, six months on from collapsing during a match.While on loan at Fiorentina, the 22-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest during a match against Inter Milan and was rushed to hospital.Edoardo Bove received a warm reception from Roma supportersCredit: GettyBove, 22, was visibly moved by his Stadio Olimpico returnCredit: GettyBove caught up with his Roma team-matesCredit: SplashBove was subsequently discharged 12 days later, having had a defibrillator fitted.The midfielder has since been recovering and has signalled his intention to return to action next season.Born in the Italian capital, Bove came through the ranks at boyhood club Roma.The Italy Under-21 international joined Fiorentina on loan last summer and remains contracted to Roma until 2028.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWith Fiorentina travelling to Roma earlier today, Bove made his first return to a packed Stadio Olimpico since his cardiac arrest.While still not back in action, the homecoming hero travelled with his team-mates to the match and was met with a brilliant response.Bove was visibly moved during a rapturous reception from Roma’s Curva Sud.While a banner read: “Edoardo, don’t give up, keep dreaming.”Most read in FootballSpeaking to the Italian edition of Vanity Fair earlier this year, Bove signalled his intention to return to action.The star said: “I know that this is a temporary condition. My goal is to return to playing in June.Christian Eriksen heads to public heart screening and urges fans to get checked after Euro 2020 cardiac arrest “I still have a few (medical) visits to do, the doctors have to cross-reference all of the data.”On how his defibrillator could affect his career, given that they are banned in Serie A, Bove added: “If I decide to keep it, I won’t be able to play in Italy.”Here, health comes before the individual, I’m not saying that the rule is wrong.”Abroad, yes, (it is possible to play) practically everywhere. Football is too important for me, I can’t allow myself to give up like this.”I’ll try again, without a shadow of a doubt. I will also see how I am, If I’m afraid, if I don’t feel calm, then everything will change.”Serie A’s defibrillator rule led to Christian Eriksen leaving Inter Milan, with the Dane initially returning to action with Brentford before signing for Manchester United.Bove collapsed during a match in December and was taken to hospitalCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I was dying inside’ – F1 fans stunned after Martin Brundle CONGRATULATES Conor Benn despite boxer losing to Eubank Jr

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      FORMULA ONE fans were left stunned after Martin Brundle CONGRATULATED Conor Benn for his loss to Chris Eubank Jr.F1 favourite Brundle was in the paddock hunting for celebs ahead of the Miami Grand Prix when the incident happened.F1 fans were stunned by Martin Brundle’s interview with Conor BennCredit: Sky SportsBenn lost his grudge match to Chris Eubank Jr last monthCredit: PABrundle charged towards Benn for a quick chat.But he left supporters amazed when he congratulated the ace on his defeat.Benn was beaten on points in his grudge match with Eubank Jr last weekend.Yet that didn’t stop Brundle from praising Benn’s efforts.READ MORE IN SPORTAfter introducing himself, Brundle said: “Wow, what a boxing match that was, congratulations.”Benn took it in his stride though, saying: “Thank you, I appreciate that.“Althought it was a great fight, I didn’t get the W which I can for, so hopefully we’ll run it back in September and I can make amends.“This is my first time here, it’s absolutely amazing, what an event, what an occasion, I see why loads of people turn up.”Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFans certainly found Brundle’s interaction with Benn hilarious.One said: “I was dying inside.”’Never seen Martin Brundle more confused in my life’ – Bonkers moment F1 icon interviews UNICORN live on Sky Sports_1Another declared: “Felt stressed watching it, so awkward.”One added: “Brundle usually quick on his toes, not this time.”Oscar Piastri showed Max Verstappen who the daddy was to win the Miami Grand Prix on the Dutchman’s big weekend.Lando Norris also came in second as McLaren stole the show on the weekend where Verstappen welcomed his first child and secured pole position for Sunday’s race.The Dutchman, whose partner Kelly Piquet gave birth to their daughter Lily ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, settled for fourth, behind George Russell in third.Ferrari suffered more team orders chaos as Lewis Hamilton was left fuming with his race engineer over swapping positions with Charles Leclerc as the seven-time world champion finished eighth behind the other Ferrari in seventh. More

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      I woke in hospital in Qatar with a drip in my arm after nearly dying on a flight… I feared the worst, says Frank Bruno

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      FRANK Bruno has told how he thought he was dying after falling seriously ill on a long-haul flight — admitting: “I feared the worst.”The British boxing legend, 63, recalled feeling feverish before blacking out.Frank Bruno has told how he thought he was dying after falling seriously ill on a long-haul flightCredit: Louis WoodFrank’s PA took a snap of the star as they prepared to take off on the ill-fated flightCredit: FacebookBritish boxing legend Frank in his heydayCredit: GettyHe woke in hospital in Qatar with a drip in his arm and worried PA Paul Hunter at his bedside.Unknown to Frank, he had been taken off the plane in a wheelchair after it landed, stretchered to a medical centre and then rushed off by an emergency ambulance.Talking for the first time about his mid-air health drama, the former world heavyweight champion said: “I did fear the worst because I have never been like that in my life.“If Paul hadn’t been there, I don’t think I would have been sitting here doing this interview with you.”Frank and Paul were on a Qatar Airways flight from Heathrow to Doha on March 3.As they prepared for take-off, Paul took a snap of Frank, which the star then shared online.They were due to take a connecting flight from Doha to Thailand, where four meet-and-greet speaking events had been lined up.But Frank became feverish and disorientated 2½ hours after take-off.Worried Paul, 59, alerted crew who found the now-delirious dad of four’s temperature was rising and his oxygen levels dropping.They alerted medics at Hamad International Airport.Frank Bruno in mid-air emergency after falling ‘seriously ill’ on flight prompting docs to take drastic actionSoon after being taken off the plane, Frank was heading to Al-Wakra Hospital, ten miles away — with Paul fearing it was “touch and go”.Frank was treated there for two weeks for a mystery virus.He was allowed to return home only after a doctor jetted out from London, passed him fit to fly and accompanied him back.Frank told The Sun: “I was excited to be going to Thailand. “I felt really good.“But on the plane, I was just agitated and couldn’t chill out. “I got up to go to the toilet and all of a sudden I forgot what was happening to me.’I just blacked out’“I had a fever but don’t really remember what happened at all. “It was crazy. “I’ve never had a problem on a flight in my life.“I just blacked out because next thing I knew, I woke up and I was in bed in hospital with a drip in my arm. “Paul was by my side and I just didn’t know what was going on.“I was wondering, ‘What the hell am I doing here? I’m supposed to be in Thailand’, you know what I mean? “I was surrounded by nurses and couldn’t understand a word of what they were saying.”Fan favourite Frank with his PA Paul HunterCredit: Louis WoodFrank was speaking at the Frank Bruno Foundation — his Northampton-based charity that offers those suffering mental health problems an eight-week programme including exercise to boost their well-being.He has made full recovery since his ordeal and looked in great shape due to his improved exercise regime at his home gym and a nearby fitness centre where he has a new personal trainer.During the chat, the much-loved fighter, known for his booming laugh, cracked jokes and did impressions.But he confessed he had struggled with having to stay in a hospital bed for two weeks.’My life was on the line’He had scans on his body and brain, and a lumbar puncture procedure which ruled out meningitis.He said: “I had a lot of energy and I was getting out and walking around.“I just wanted to move, and the doctors were b*****king me for getting out of bed.” As he had not cleared passport control, Frank had no belongings and could not discharge himself to leave the country.He said: “I realised I had to stay there for my health — because my life was on the line.“As for (contacting) family and friends, Paul was doing all the work, you know what I mean? I wasn’t allowed a phone.“And I felt bad because there’s a lot of British people in Thailand who had bought tickets and a lot of people involved who were disappointed. “I’ve been to Thailand before and I have a laugh over there.I feel very good about the tour. I am going to look after myself, I promise you that — and keep ducking and diving.Frank Bruno“I bought a load of suits last time I was over there so I was planning to buy some more — some brightly coloured suits, but it never happened.“Hopefully I will get over there to see my fans soon.”PA Paul spoke to their insurers Zurich, which arranged for the UK-based doctor to fly out and return with them in business class.Frank was given VIP treatment to whisk him through airport controls.He said: “I was OK but just felt a little bit weak.”He spent another two weeks in a private hospital in London. Frank went on: “I was at least able to eat, go to the gym, watch TV and go for walks around Hyde Park. “I came out feeling very strong again.”He was buoyed by the public support after we revealed the drama on March 21. He said: “It was very nice to get cards, calls and messages.”He is now set for some of the British dates that had to be rescheduled. And he reassured fans: “I feel good, very, very good — I was up at 5.30 this morning training.”Frank added: “I feel very good about the tour. “I am going to look after myself, I promise you that — and keep ducking and diving.” More

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      Italian amateur side gifted lifetime subscription to escort website after winning promotion to Serie D

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      AN AMATEUR Italian side has been gifted a lifetime subscription to an escort website after winning promotion to Serie D.Athletic Palermo are based on the island of Sicily and have been playing at amateur level for many years.An escort website has given a lifetime subscription to a team for achieving promotionCredit: RedditAthletic Palermo will be playing in Serie D for the first time next seasonCredit: RedditBut fans are now celebrating after the club achieved promotion to the big leagues for the first time.Athletic Palermo will now be playing in Serie D after securing a spot in Italy’s fourth division for next term.Players have been toasting their success ever since confirming their new status with a win over rivals Partinicaudace.But they have now been given an extremely bizarre gift by their sponsors.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAthletic Palermo are backed by an escort website called Escort Advisor.And the adult platform decided to pay homage to the players by giving them a lifetime subscription.CEO Mike Morra declared the present in a congratulatory message.He said: “We wanted to mark this achievement with a practical gift.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“Now the players and coaches can finally relax… with a little extra bonus.”Palermo’s escort present came as there were wild scenes amid Bradford’s promotion back in England.Bradford clash SUSPENDED with club seconds from promotion as fans storm pitch BEFORE full-timeFans invaded the pitch after a 97th minute sent them to League One.However, the ref’s final whistle had not yet blown, leading to panic among Bradford players as they tried to clear the supporters from the field. More