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      Embarrassing moment Champions League star scuffs his lines with ‘one of the worst misses in football history’

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      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE star Ivan Martin had a moment to forget during Girona’s 1-0 defeat the Sturm Graz last night.Martin, 25, missed an absolute sitter to put Girona ahead in the Champions League league phase clash in Austria.Ivan Martin missed a golden chance for his first ever Champions League goal last nightCredit: RexMartin drifted into the back post to find space with the goalkeeper out of placeCredit: DAZNHe was found by a tidy pass from teammate Bryan GilCredit: DAZNMartin unbelievably missed the target, hitting the ball over the barCredit: DAZNThe midfielder was left face down with his head in his handsCredit: DAZNThe attacking midfielder found himself in a golden position to score his first ever Champions League goal during the first half of the match.But what looked to be a certain goal was soon a moment that will have kept Martin up all night as he fluffed his lines and hit his shot over the bar from around two yards out.The former Villarreal man was devastated with his miss and put his head in his hands following the shocking moment.While fans couldn’t believe what they were seeing with the keeper completely out of the equation when Martin missed the target.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOn social media, one wrote: “That has to be one of the worst misses in football history”.While another asked: “Miss of the century?!”A third joked: “That’s impressive tbh it’s so much harder to miss this chance than to actually score”.And a fourth teased: “He should be arrested after the match”.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThings got worse for Martin when his miss came back to haunt him as Sturm Graz scored a 58th minute winner through former Arsenal striker Mika Biereth.Girona have now lost four of their five Champions League games this season, falling to defeats at the hands of PSV, Feyenoord and PSG.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozers More

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      Tyson Fury doesn’t react as Oleksandr Usyk makes surprise sick admission ahead of rematch

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      TYSON FURY remained stonefaced as Oleksandr Usyk revealed his dislike of pre-fight preparations.The Gypsy King will bid to exact his revenge on the former undisputed heavyweight champion in a second successive Saudi showdown on December 21.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk renew their rivalry in a second successive Saudi showdown next monthCredit: GETTYUsyk candidly revealed in a sitdown with Fury that he finds fight preparations to be nauseatingCredit: TNT SPORTSFury was completely unmoved by Usyk’s revelationCredit: TNT SPORTS BOX OFFICEThe pair, 36 and 37 respectively, faced off for the first time since their May melee at a London press conference last month before doing a sitdown face-off.And it was in their sitdown with TNT Sports that Usyk revealed he finds the build-up to fights extremely nauseating.He told pundit Steve Bunce: “When I come the ring, I live there. Tyson, too I think.”When fighters go to the ring, there is more life. Preparation (imitates being sick), training (imitates being sick) – watch us fight.”READ MORE ON FURY USYK 2Usyk’s revelation didn’t move Fury in the slightest, with the former unified heavyweight king staring at footage of their first meeting playing on the TV.Slick southpaw Usyk edged an enthralling 12-rounder via split decision to become the first undisputed king of heavyweights in nearly 25 years.Fury came dangerously close to being knocked out in the ninth round of the Riyadh rumble but somehow managed to survive Usyk’s hellacious onslaught after being dropped.Usyk stalked a hurt Fury like a bloodhound looking for the finish, although his sights weren’t set on hurting the Brit.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWatch Fury Vs Usyk 2 live on DAZN*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue.How to Watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 live on DAZNGet ready to rumble with Fury vs Usyk 2 live on DAZN Pay-Per-View! Here’s how:Buy the PPV: Get access to the fight by purchasing the PPV on DAZN.No Commitment, 7-Day Free Trial: With your PPV purchase, you’ll also receive a 7-day free trial of DAZN. Enjoy all the action and explore DAZN’s sports lineup with no extra cost!First Month Free: Monthly DAZN subscribers can get their first month for free when signing up!No Subscription Required: The PPV price is all you need to pay. There’s no obligation to continue after your free trial ends.Don’t miss the biggest fight of 2024! On December 21st “Gypsy King” Tyson Fury takes on “The Cat” Oleksandr Usyk for a second time in what promises to be the rematch of the century — order now and start your free DAZN trial today!The former undisputed cruiserweight king said: “I didn’t want to damage him.”I know the game of boxing. After the fight, he would go back to his family.Oleksandr Usyk gets Tyson Fury to sign photo of first fight and vows to sell it to raise funds for Ukrainian troops”For this reason, there’s no need to hurt him.”Defeat to Usyk was the first of Fury’s professional career and has lit a fire under the Wythenshawe warrior, who is adopting a KILL-OR-BE-KILLED mentality for their rematch.He said: “I’m going to roll the dice and it’s going to be you or me… best foot forward and swing away.”I’ve never been afraid to get knocked spark out. I’ve always put it on the line every time.”He continued: “There’s no secret! I’m going in there to knock you out.”Because I don’t think I’m going to get a decision no matter what I do.”I don’t think I’m going to get a boxing decision.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So I’m going to have to take it out of the judges’ hands like I did in America that time [against Deontay Wilder].”And I’ve got to get him out of there. Hand on heart, I have to get him out of there to see victory.”Tyson Fury has vowed to exact his revenge on Olekandr UsykCredit: GETTY More

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      Misfits star pulls out of huge Supercard event just hours before fight as he gives X-rated reason for injury

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      A MISFITS boxing star has pulled out of the huge Supercard due to injury.HSTikkyTokky injured his shoulder and withdrew from his clash with Masai Warrior just hours before the bell was set to ring.HSTikkyTokky has withdrawn from his fight against Masai WarriorCredit: Instagram @hsdubaitokkyTheir fight was due to take place tonight in Doha, Qatar live on Dazn.HSTikkyTokky revealed his withdrawal was down to injuring himself doing a sex act on social media.He wrote: “Quick nobu with @lillie_may6 in Qatar.”Injured my shoulder hard last night so can’t scrap tomorrow unfortunately, big love.”READ MORE ON BOXINGSunSport understands that medics would not let him fight due to the shoulder injury.More to follow…THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Roy Keane reveals brutal two-word put down to rude selfie-hunter as Man Utd legend discusses fame with Ricky Gervais

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      ROY KEANE has revealed the brutal two-word put down he said to a rude selfie-hunter.The Manchester United legend has made it no secret that he hates being asked for pictures.Roy Keane revealed his brutal put down to a rude selfie-hunterCredit: YouTube/The OverlapKeane, in the past, has hidden himself from selfie hunters and snubbed a request at an NFL game in London.During a trip to America in 2023, one fan did not take his rejection well.This led Keane, 53, to make a brutal put down in order to fire back at their comments.Keane recounted the story during the latest episode of the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe said: “There was a guy last year when I was in America meeting some lads.”Everyone was flexing their muscles, and this big guy came over and asked for a picture.”I just said, ‘No, I am waiting for some friends, and I am not taking pictures’.”He just said ‘you know nobody knows who you are around here’ and I just went ‘you do’. It was perfect.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSpecial guest comedian Ricky Gervais agreed with Keane in his dislike of selfies.He said: “I’m worried that I’m going to be running for a train and someone is going to ask for a selfie – I’m going to say, ‘Yes’ and miss the train’.Roy Keane tells fan ‘I’ll wait in the car park’ after furious pitchside confrontation following Ipswich vs Man UtdKeane has often refused to take selfies with fans”I can’t stand someone out there who says that I’m a complete a***hole. I even had someone ask me for one at breakfast today! “Once I was at the urinal and someone asked if he could have a selfie with me.”He put his arm around me and took the selfie. Unbelievable – and I couldn’t say anything.”Now, I haven’t got the selfie, but it’s in his phone!”Gervais also poked fun at Keane for his confrontation with an Ipswich Town supporter after the 1-1 draw with Man United.Keane clashed with the supporter and said: “I’ll wait for you in the car park.”To which Gervais joked: “I’m just glad Roy didn’t want to chat to me in the car park.”Ultimate sports presenters rich listTV sports presenters make a mint.The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!Read the story and see the full list here. More

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      Frank Lampard CONFIRMED as Coventry manager as Chelsea legend returns to management after 18 months unemployed

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      FRANK LAMPARD has been announced as the new manager of Coventry City.The Championship outfit have announced that the former Chelsea, Everton and Derby County boss will take over at the club.Frank Lampard has been announced as the new Coventry City managerCredit: GettyLampard has penned a two-and-a-half year deal with the Sky Blues, who currently sit 17th in the Championship.A statement from the club read: “Coventry City are delighted to announce the appointment of Frank Lampard as the Club’s new Head Coach.”The 46-year-old has signed a two and a half year contract with the Sky Blues and will take charge of City for the first time this Saturday against Cardiff City at the Coventry Building Society Arena.”Frank will be supported by two new coaches, Joe Edwards and Chris Jones, who he has worked with extensively previously.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Lampard has enjoyed an illustrious career in football, both on and off the pitch.”While Coventry owner and Executive Chairman Doug King said: “I am delighted that Frank Lampard has agreed to join our club as Head Coach.”Frank cut his teeth in the Championship and knows what is needed in this League to be successful.“His experiences thereafter at Chelsea and Everton will ensure he brings to our talented squad clear understanding of exactly what is needed to succeed at the very top level that we as a Club are striving to reach.” Most read in FootballFrank Lampard’s managerial recordHere’s a look at Lampard’s record as a manager…Derby County May 2018 – July 2019P57 W24 D17 L16 Win percentage 42.1%Chelsea July 2019 – January 2021P84 W44 D17 L23 Win percentage 52.4%Everton January 2022 – January 2023P44 W12 D17 L24 Win percentage 27.3%Chelsea (caretaker) April 2023 – May 2023P11 W1 D2 L8 Win percentage 9.1%Overall: P288 W132 D72 L16 Win Percentage 45.83%FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLampard is set to sit down in front of the press himself this afternoon.Lampard, 46, last held a job in management in June 2023, when he spent two months as Chelsea’s interim boss.I played with Frank Lampard at Chelsea and we never lost.. but I’d still rather line up alongside Steven Gerrard’Taking charge of just 11 games, Lampard managed to guide the Blues to only one victory.The unsuccessful interim period came after Lampard had spent a season and a half in charge of his former club between 2019 and 2021, securing a top four Prem finish and making it to the FA Cup final.The former England international also managed Everton between 2022 and 2023 where he helped keep the Toffees afloat in the Premier League.While he began his managerial career in the Championship with Derby County where he narrowly missed out on promotion to the top flight before earning his first move to Chelsea.Lampard’s first game will come on Saturday as Coventry host Cardiff City at the Coventry Building Society Arena.And fans have welcomed him to the club online, getting behind the Premier League hero already.One said: “Time to get behind him now. Super Frank’s Sky Blue Army.”A second wrote: “Always been better than Gerrard.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA third commented: “Finally! Get in there.”And a fourth said: “Welcome Frank! Time to kick on, and write a new chapter.”Lampard started his managerial career as Derby County boss in the ChampionshipCredit: PA:Press AssociationLampard’s appointment is a kick in the teeth to Coventry faithful – fan’s viewBy Alex JohnsonIt was always going to be tough to fill the boots of a club legend like Mark Robins, a manager who provided many Sky Blues’ with their best-ever memories supporting the club, but the arrival of Frank Lampard has gone down like a lead balloon among the Cov faithful.In his Q&A appearance with fans after firing Robins, owner Doug King emphasised his intention to bring in a tactically minded head coach to get the best out of what is the most expensively assembled squad in Coventry City history.To end up with Lampard, whose former assistant Jody Morris received a lot of the credit for his success at Derby County, feels like a kick in the teeth. This isn’t someone who has won league titles or been praised for his brilliant style of football in the slightest.Coventry fans will get behind Lampard and give him a chance. But to suggest he is an upgrade on Mark Robins after one playoff finish and a 9.1% win percentage in his last job is laughable. More

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      Ring girl Sydney Thomas says ‘I’m legal’ in see-through top for 21st birthday after stealing show at Paul vs Tyson

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      RING girl Sydney Thomas delighted fans as she posted a snap from her birthday bash.The stunning model and influencer stole the show at the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson bout earlier this month.Sydney Thomas recently celebrated her 21st birthdayCredit: instagramSydney rose to fame as a ring girl on the Paul-Tyson fightThe 21-year-old gained hundreds of thousands of followersCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasShe has since gathered a huge social media following, with fans claiming that she was the “real winner” of the fight.Yesterday, Sydney celebrated her 21st birthday.To mark the occasion she posed in a blue dress with balloons.She beamed for a picture holding pink balloons in the shape of the numbers “2” and “1”.READ MORE SYDNEY THOMASSydney cheekily captioned her snap: “I’m legal.”Her post has already been viewed more than seven million times on X.While plenty of her fans wished her a happy birthday.Sydney was one of five ring girls on duty for the Paul-Tyson fight.Most read in BoxingShe went on to go viral on the Netflix broadcast, gaining hundreds of thousands of followers.Having grown up in St. Louis, Missouri, Sydney now attends the University of Alabama.Logan Paul tipped to sensationally fight his own brother Jake in bid to ‘teach him a lesson’ in never-before-seen boutShe is part of the St. Louis Cardinals’ hype squad on game days.And she has also worked as a catwalk model.Sydney is studying management and entrepreneurship.She recently revealed in a recent TikTok video: “I’m very athletic.”I love health, wellness, fitness and anything that has to do with improving yourself physically, mentally and emotionally, I’m all in for.”I’m very driven with self-improvement and just becoming the best version of yourself.”Fans adored Sydney’s ring girl appearanceCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasShe has continued posting glamorous snaps on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasSydney is a student at the University of AlabamaCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasSydney is a huge sports fanCredit: X/itssydneythomasHer most recent post has been viewed more than seven million timesCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomas More

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      Deji vs Dawood Savage EXACT ring walk time: When is Misfits Boxing 19 fight on TONIGHT?

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      YOUTUBE legend and KSI’s younger brother Deji will finally make his return to the ring TONIGHT – and fans are all searching for the exact time.The social media star is set to feature on Misfits Boxing 19 in Qatar which sees Gib box Slim at the top of the bill.Mayweather outboxed and outclassed DejiCredit: YouTube / DAZN BoxingDeji hasn’t fought since his 2023 victory against British musician Swarmz.And despite losing an exhibition bout to mogul Floyd Mayweather in 2022, the YouTube star will feel confident that he can win three consecutive competitive fights following his Fousey 2022 triumph.Deji is now returning to the ring against Dawood Savage, who is looking for his first boxing ring.But what SunSport can spill is the exact start time of the ring walks and when the fight will get underway.Read more on Deji OlatunjiWhat are the EXACT ring-walk times for Deji’s fight and when will it start?The ring-walk and fight time for Deji vs Dawood Savage is expected at approx 9.30pm UK time/ 4.30pm ET.The big show starts at 4pm UK time/11am ET.While the first punch in the main event between Gib and Slim should be thrown around 10.45pm UK time/5.45pm ET.Who else is fighting on the MisFits Supercard?Fans are looking forward to the return of YouTube mogul Deji and Salt Papi is also in action against King Kenny.Most read in BoxingBut the headline act sees undefeated Gib take on undefeated champ Slim in Qatar.AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyHS TikkyTokky vs Masai WarriorDeji vs Dawood SavageJarvis vs Ben WilliamsNichLmao vs Warren SpencerLil CraCra vs YuddyGangTVChase DeMoor vs KelzLuis Alcaraz Pineda vs SwarmzAmir Anderson vs NeerajWhat has been said?Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather toyed with Deji in their 2022 exhibition bout, but the boxing legend still heaped praise on his opponent.Speaking after the fight, Mayweather said: “I’m proud of you, keep up the great work.”I want anyone to go after their dreams, go after what they believe in, continue to work hard and continue to build. “I didn’t get to where I got to overnight. It took a lot of time, it took a great team. I didn’t do it by myself.”I’m glad that he landed a good shot. This is a part of fighting, this is a part of entertainment.” More

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      Misfits Boxing 19 commentators: Who is calling the action in Qatar?

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      THE wait is almost over for the blockbuster Misfits Boxing 19 supercard!There are some huge names set to feature this evening, with long-term rivals Gib and Slim topping the stacked bill.Deji, the brother of KSI, will make a stunning return on the Misfits Boxing 19 card as he faces Dawood Savage.The internet sensation has not been in the ring since he beat Swarmz by unanimous decision back in May 2023.This evening’s card also sees HS Tikky Tokky go head-to-head with Masai Warrior in one of the most eagerly anticipated bouts of the night.And some big names will be talking us through all the action in Qatar.READ MORE IN BOXINGWho are the Misfits Boxing 19 commentators?Commentary on tonight’s huge Misfits Boxing 19 event will come from many familiar voices.The lead commentator for this evening’s show will be Ben ‘The Bane’ Davis, while Roundhouse Radio (Riley Osborne) will be providing co-commentary.Misfits Boxing CEO KSI will be in Qatar, contributing to commentary alongside Anthony Taylor.How to watch Misfits Boxing 19Misfits Boxing 19 will be aired on DAZN.The show will begin at 3pm GMT.You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.You can also pay £99.99 for the year upfront, and this is the lowest cost option.Most read in BoxingMisfits Boxing 19 cardHere is the FULL card:AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyHS Tikky Tokky vs Masai WarriorDeji vs Dawood SavageJarvis vs Ben WilliamsNichLmao vs Warren SpencerLil CraCra vs YuddyGangTVChase DeMoor vs KelzLuis Alcaraz Pineda vs SwarmzAmir Anderson vs Neeraj More