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      EFL clash delayed after medical emergency in crowd during match aired live on Sky Sports

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      AN EFL clash aired on Sky Sports was delayed after an emergency in the crowd.Blackpool’s League One match against Huddersfield Town was halted in the 16th minute after a signal from the stands.Blackpool’s clash with Huddersfield was halted due to a crowd emergencyCredit: GettyBlackpool’s official social media account released a statement following the stoppage.It read: “Stoppage in play as a fan in the stadium is being treated for a medical emergency.”We send them our best wishes.”Play was resumed after seven minutes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBlackpool’s social media account added: “Play has restarted and we wish everyone involved the very best.”Fans reacted to the news on social media with many sending well wishes.One posted: “I hope the fan is ok.”A second wrote: “I hope they are alright.”Most read in FootballA third commented: “Thoughts are with those affected.”Erling Haaland’s salary is only ninth biggest in football with Chelsea flop Koulibaly earning more than Man City starA fourth said: “Hoping it is nothing serious!”Another added: “Praying everyone is fine.”At the time of the stoppage Blackpool were leading the match 1-0 thanks to a goal from Rob Apter.The Tangerines doubled their advantage deep into added time in the first half through Albie Morgan.However, the Terriers fought back with goals from Joe Taylor and Brodie Spencer to level the match and earn a point. More

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      Garry Brooke dead at 64: Tottenham star who won three trophies in four years dies as club pay heartbreaking tribute

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      FORMER Spurs star Garry Brooke who won the Uefa Cup and two FA Cups has died aged 64.The midfielder passed away on Saturday morning following a lengthy battle with illness.Ex-Tottenham star Garry Brooke has died at the age of 64Credit: GettyBrooke won three trophies in four years at the clubCredit: GettyBrooke, who was born in Bethnal Green, East London, joined the club as a ten-year-old in 1971.Ten years later, he was a substitute in the 100th FA Cup final, coming on for superstar Ricky Villa in the 1-1 draw with Manchester City at Wembley.The Englishman watched from the bench five days later as the Argentine World Cup winner produced a memorable piece of individual magic and scored twice to win the replay 3-2.Despite suffering with a long injury lay-off the next season, Brooke recovered to play in the 1982 FA Cup final and subsequent replay against QPR, both times as a substitute, collecting a second winner’s medal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA serious car accident in February 1983 left him fighting for his life and he was never the same player again – though he did play a part in the early rounds of Spurs’ 1983/84 UEFA Cup success.Brooke, a father-of-two, played for a number of other clubs, including Norwich, Dutch side Groningen, Wimbledon, Brentford and Reading before moving into non-league.After playing professionally, he coached in local schools and also worked as a matchday reporter for the Press Association and OPTA stats gurus at both Spurs and Leyton Orient.A statement from Tottenham said: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former player Garry Brooke this morning, following a lengthy battle with illness. Most read in Football”Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this impossibly difficult time.”Norwich City posted: “All at Norwich City are saddened to learn of the passing of former player Garry Brooke after a battle with illness. “We pass on our sincere condolences to Garry’s loved ones at this sad time.”Osvaldo “Ossie” Ardiles, who managed Brooke from 1978 through to 1985, said on social media: “Very very sad news. Gary was a wonderful player and even more a wonderful friend. “My thoughts and prayers with your family and friends. “Very honoured to have played football with you and been your friend. Rest in peace dear Brooksy.” More

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      Inside stadium opened by Sir Alex Ferguson and used by Luke Littler’s pal now up for sale for just £500,000 on Rightmove

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      A FOOTBALL stadium opened by Sir Alex Ferguson is up for sale for just £500,000.The Valley Road ground was the home of Manchester-based outfit Flixton FC.Valley Road is up for auction next weekCredit: RightmoveThe ground has been listed on Rightmove for £500,000Credit: RightmoveThe ground has been unoccupied since Flixton FC dissolved in 2012Credit: RightmoveSir Alex Ferguson opened the ground back in 1995Credit: GettyThe once-popular club was formed in 1960 but was dissolved in 2012 after falling on hard times.Flixton last played in the North West Counties Football League Premier Division but had reached the Northern Premier League in the 1990s.After the club dissolved, the Valley Road ground became unoccupied, having been opened back in 1995 by Manchester United legend Fergie.It has not been completely disused since then, as Sunday League games have been played there.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Luke Littler’s friend and popular YouTuber AngryGinge, real name Morgan Burtwistle, has used the ground for an Under-18s team that he manages.The ground will go under the hammer next week after being listed on the property website Rightmove.A guide price of £500,000 has been set on the ground by SDL Property Auctions, part of Eddisons.The auction will open on January 22 for 24 hours with bidders hoping to win the ground.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSEddison’s national director, Andy Thompson, has suggested that the aim is to keep the ground for a football club rather than redevelop the site.He said: “We’ve had good interest.Non-league stars go SWIMMING on their pitch as entire stadium covered in water as Storm Bert wreaks havocValley Road has got plenty of interest from inside and outside of the sporting worldCredit: RightmoveIt is located behind a housing estateCredit: RightmoveIt has recently been used by Sunday League sidesCredit: Rightmove”Importantly, we’ve had interest from the sporting world.”People looking to keep it as a football club and as a community site rather than it being targeted by housing developers, albeit we’ve had a broad mix of interest.”The winning bidder will claim the ground as well as a spacious two-storey clubhouse, a car park and changing rooms.They will also be buying a former training field on the six-acre site.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Justin Kluivert beats dad Patrick’s St James’ Park record in just 44 minutes in Newcastle vs Bournemouth clash

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      JUSTIN KLUIVERT has made Premier League history after beating his father’s record by scoring a hat-trick at St James’ Park.The Bournemouth star netted twice in the first half of the Premier League clash with Newcastle before sealing a stunning hat-trick with a fabulous strike from range.Justin Kluivert beat his dad’s record by scoring three times for Bournemouth against NewcastleCredit: GettyPatrick Kluivert scored just one Premier League goal at St James’ Park for the clubCredit: GettyThe Bournemouth star was handed the Man of the Match awardCredit: GettyAnd by doing so at the Magpies home ground, the 25-year-old surpassed his father, Patrick.The 48-year-old played 37 times for Newcastle, scoring 13 goals.However, only six of these were scored in the Premier League, and only one of those was scored at home.That single goal came against West Brom on September 25 2004.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut fast forward 20 years and his son eclipsed his old man in the space of 44 minutes.His first goal came in the sixth minute of the game, before adding his second in the 44th.And he then netted the pick of the bunch in injury time by lashing a shot into the goal from outside the area.The hat-trick moved him on to ten league goals for the season.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSIt means he has now matched his career best tally of ten league goals scored for Ajax in the Eredivisie in the 2017/18 season.Kluivert originally joined Bournemouth from Roma in 2023.Premier League fathers and sonsPrior to his hat-trick against his dad’s old team, Kluivert had scored 17 goals in 58 games.He also joined an illustrious list of stars to have scored two hat-tricks away from home in a Premier League season.It had only happened six times before, with Ian Wright doing it first in 1993/94 and Raheem Sterling in 2019/20 the most recent before Kluivert.The win also ensured Bournemouth maintained their stunning unbeaten run.Premier League players to score two hat-tricks away from home in a seasonIan Wright – 1993/94 Robbie Fowler – 2001/02 Michael Owen – 2002/03 Luis Suárez – 2013/14 Harry Kane – 2016/17 Raheem Sterling – 2019/20Justin Kluivert – 2024/25 More

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      KSI set for talks with ex-champ Amir Khan, 38, but ‘son of Brit boxing legend in line to fight YouTube star next’

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      KSI could revisit talks with British boxing legend Amir Khan after a deal to fight collapsed last year. Khan, 38, retired in 2022 following a defeat to bitter rival Kell Brook.KSI has a number of potential opponents lined up to fight himCredit: GettyAmir Khan previously held talks with KSICredit: ReutersBut he later served a two-year ban after testing positive for ostarine – a substance known to build muscle mass and increase stamina. An independent tribunal accepted Khan’s argument that he did not knowingly take the substance – ruling out “deliberate or reckless conduct”.The former light-welterweight world champion then emerged as a shock name to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI last year. But KSI’s manager Mams Taylor revealed a deal could not be struck – although he remains hopeful it can come together at some point. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told Jamal Niaz: “I think it’s a possibility at some point. Amir and I spoke, very good guy, very respectful funny guy.”And then when some of his representatives and ours started talking it started going a bit left. “And I think we can bring it back and some point and figure it out.”But it was a good start, rough middle, let’s see if we can finish it at some point. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”But I think that’s a fight that the public would love to see and something we would love to make happen at some point.” KSI, 31, has not returned since suffering defeat for the first time, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 25, in October 2023. KSI’s boxing coach discusses YouTuber’s next fight, Jake Paul and Tommy FuryHe was due to face MMA fighter Anthony Taylor, 35, and Misfits boxer Slim Albaher, 30, in a wild two-on-one bout. But KSI was forced to pull out with a hand injury. According to Fred Beck, he is now in talks to face ex-sparring partner and 9-2 boxer Harley Benn next. Benn, 28, is the son of British boxing legend Nigel and brother of unbeaten welterweight Conor, also 28. KSI has sparred Harley Benn before More

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      Watch horror moment footballer’s eye ‘pops out’ as he blows nose during game before he casually jogs off

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      FOOTBALL star Ion Nicolaescu’s eye appeared to pop out after he blew his nose during a game.The Moldovan striker was left with a shiner under his right eye following a collision with a rival player in Heerveen’s Dutch cup clash with Quick Boys.Ion Nicolaescu was left with a shiner under his right eye after a heavy challengeHis eyeball appeared to bulge out its socket after he made the mistake of blowing his noseNicolaescu didn’t look to be bothered by the heavy blow, shrugging it off before play got back underway.But he made the mistake many boxers and MMA fighters know not to make when they suffer damage around their orbital bone.The 26-year-old decided to blow his nose, a decision which made it look like his eyeball had POPPED OUT of its socket.The blowing of the nose prompted Nicolasescu’s eyeball to shoot up towards the outer rim of his orbital bone.READ MORE IN SPORTOnline would-be medics claimed the freak injury was due to air being trapped under the skin from the earlier blow and being forced up when he blew his nose.Nicolaescu briefly appeared to be in discomfort, touching his now bulging eyebrow as he casually ran back into position.He didn’t know it at the time, but his sneeze left him looking like he’d gone 12 rounds with a prime Mike Tyson.Footage of the incident went viral on social media and left footie fans absolutely stunned.Most read in FootballOne wrote on X: “WTF? Look what happens to Nicolaescu’s eye after blowing his nose.”JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSRobin van Persie’s troops suffered an embarrassing 3-2 defeat to the amateur sideCredit: REXAnother said: “Yuck.”And another said: “Doctor should keep an eye on things here.”Robin van Persie under-fire after bizarre coaching decision backfires in cup KO One remarked: “Oh s**t. That must hurt?!Another chimed in with a diagnosis, saying: ” I am going for a blowout fracture of the medial orbital wall with intraorbital emphysema.”The severity of Nicolasescu’s injury is currently unknown.Heerenveen were dumped out of the tournament by Quick Boys courtesy of a shock 3-2 defeat to the amateur side.Manager Robin van Persie said of the defeat: “In the first half we were too flat, they surprised us too often on the counter.”We started the second half well. With the last goal, we lost the ball too easily, which allowed a cross to be given.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Those balls are difficult to defend. This is painful.”Heereveen will look to bounce back from their embarrassing exit this afternoon against Dutch giants Ajax. More

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      Bizarre reason Arsenal icon Dennis Bergkamp is named after Man Utd legend Denis Law despite different spelling

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      ARSENAL icon Dennis Bergkamp has his name in the roots of Manchester United.The legendary Dutchman’s father, Wim, was an ardent Red Devils fan.Arsenal icon Dennis Bergkamp was named after Man Utd icon Denis LawCredit: GettyThe Dutchman’s father, Wim, was an ardent Man Utd fanCredit: RexAnd he named his son after Red Devils icon LawCredit: RexHowever, an extra ‘n’ was added to his name for a bizarre reasonCredit: Getty Images – GettyAnd such was his love, that in 1969 the Amsterdam electrician named his first son after the late Denis Law.During the 1960s Law was in the prime of his career, winning the Ballon d’Or in 1964 and helping Man Utd to win two First Division titles and become the first English side to win the European Cup in 1968.However, Bergkamp was forced to add another “n” into the name by the registrar, who wouldn’t allow him to have Law’s version of Denis.This was bizarrely because of an obscure Dutch baptismal regulation.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRegardless, Bergkamp followed in the footsteps of his father’s icon by becoming a top striker in English football.It was announced on Friday that Law had passed away at the age of 84 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s.The King, as he is known to the United faithful, was the last surviving member of the Holy Trinity completed by George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton.Law is only Scottish footballer to have ever won the Ballon d’Or and holds the record for the most hat-tricks by a Man Utd player with an incredible 18 – for reference Wayne Rooney scored eight.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTributes poured in for Law from across the world following the news of his death.David Beckham wrote on his Instagram page: “Tonight we lost a true gentleman of the game. Our heart goes out to Denis’s family.Former Man Utd footballer Denis Law looks back on his incredible career in Sky doc The Law Man “Our hearts are heavy tonight. A legend on the field but the perfect gentleman off.”Neville, who played 400 times for United during a two-decade career, said: “Rest in Peace Denis. A great footballer and a great man. “It’s a privilege and an honour to have spent time in your company. The King of the Stretford End.”United’s record goalscorer, Rooney, took to X, writing: “Legend. Thoughts with all Denis’ family and friends.”Law’s ex-United team-mate Brian Kidd added: “He was slight, with the heart of a lion.”An unbelievable finisher, he scored every type of goal.”Singer Rod Stewart was one of his biggest fans, and shared a photo of them arm in arm in Scotland garb.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe image was taken after he had been filmed scoring a goal for Scotland in a match involving England stars Ray Clemence, Trevor Brooking and Jack Charlton for the title sequence of An Audience With Rod Stewart on ITV.He added the words: “Farewell my hero – Rest in Peace.” More

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      Champions League winner and ex-Prem star both lined up for stunning fights on KSI’s Misfits Boxing

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      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE winner Wes Brown and ex-Chelsea star Wayne Bridge are among the ex-footballers interested in turning to boxing. Former Leicester defender Danny Simpson – who won the Premier League in 2016 – became the first football star on Misfits Boxing. Ex-Man Utd star Wes Brown could be set for a boxing fightCredit: Willie VassAs could ex-Chelsea defender Wayne BridgeCredit: GettyMisfits was co-founded by YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI and his manager Mams Taylor – and is home to celebrity-style crossover bouts.And Simpson, 38, drew over four rounds with social media influencer Danny Aarons, 22, last August. Now, more retired footballers are expressing an interest in making the same switch. Brown has trained with Simpson to keep fit after retirement and SunSport understands he is also keen to have a fight.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe centre-back – who won the Champions League in 2008 and SEVEN Prem titles at United – will be ringside for Misfits 20 in Manchester. And he has already told Misfits head honcho Taylor he is on board to follow in former team-mate Simpson’s steps. Meanwhile Bridge – a Prem winner with Chelsea – is a fight fan and has even had an England Boxing licensed amateur bout. He beat Made in Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews in 2018 for Sport Relief.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Daily Mail reported how Bridge, 44, was even being lined up to fight KSI, 31. And music mogul Taylor warned how other footballers are considering the same switch after seeing Simpson’s debut. Ex-Man Utd stars Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic both teases for stunning boxing bouts He told SunSport in October: “I’m not going to give you any names because I’ll ruin the surprise. “But definitely there’s some really big names and some very credible footballers, ex-footballers who have expressed interest.”So I think that’s gonna unfold in its own time.”Danny Aarons and Danny Simpson drew over four rounds More